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NewsIATA reports an 8% increase in November cargo traffic
IATA data shows that air cargo traffic increased by a 2023 high of 8.3% year on year in November, although the improvement also reflects a weak compression period in 2022.The association said that the November increase in cargo tonne kms (CTK) was the fourth monthly improvement in a row and ...
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NewsAirlines warn of cargo delays due to 737 Max 9 grounding
Source: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines and United Airlines have warned cargo customers that some shipments could be delayed due to the grounding of their Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.On January 6, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) requiring inspections of all 737 Max 9s after ...
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NewsAFKLMP partners with SkyCell on ULDs
Adriaan den Heijer. Photo:Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has selected technology company SkyCell as its unit load device (ULD) tracking partner.The partnership will see SkyCell integrate its IoT-driven visibility platform, SkyMind across AFKLMP's entire ULD fleet.The SkyMind technology includes advanced readers and tags, to provide airlines with real-time visibility ...
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NewsNippon Express moves into the top-five airfreight players with cargo-partner deal
Photo Copyright: cargo-partnerNippon Express Holdings has completed its acquisition of several cargo-partner businesses based in central and eastern Europe.The shares of the businesses were acquired by a special purpose company wholly-owned by Nippon Express Europe, which is in turn a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings.Terms of the deal were not ...
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NewsAirbus Beluga Transport certified for operations
Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) has secured its air operator certificate (AOC) and is now able to operate as an airline using BelugaST freighters.Airframer Airbus first launched outsized air-cargo service AiBT, operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI), in January 2022.The BelugaSTs, which until 2021 were used to carry aircraft parts for ...
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NewsSwissport hires global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn. Photo: SwissportSwissport has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as global head of operations, as of January 1.Dobbelsteijn has over 30 years of experience in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the US.He will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with its overall strategic goals, ensuring consistent ...
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NewsHandler Frankfurt Cargo Services nabs Amazon's Mosqueira
Federico Mosqueira. Photo: privateFrankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has recruited Federico Mosqueira as its new director of operations.Mosqueira has more than 20 years of experience in air cargo and supply chain management roles.Most recently he worked for Amazon where he was "a key player" in launching Amazon Air in Europe.He has ...
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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey 2024
Air Cargo News is carrying out a survey of logistics and airfreight professionals to understand how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year.The survey provides also the air cargo industry with an opportunity to tell us how you think the industry is changing.Participating in the ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints new MD for Hong Kong and Macau
Andy Chiang. Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed Andy Chiang as the managing director for its Hong Kong and Macau business.Chiang is tasked with strengthening DHL Express' position in the two locations.He is currently head of global strategic finance at the company and has a total of 30 years of ...
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Astral appoints Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation as GSAs
Astral Aviation has appointed Euro Cargo Aviation as its GSA in Europe, US & UAE, and Take Off Aviation as its GSA in South Africa.The partnerships became effective on January 1 and will see Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation marketing the cargo airline's cargo capacity to potential clients, ...
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FedEx pilots hit out at insulting job offer and disappointing management comments
FedEx Pilot representatives have expressed their disappointment at the latest round of talks over a new contract while labelling an offer to move to a regional airline as insulting.The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) said it was disappointed to read "management’s comments made to a small group of pilots ...
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EASA approves 321 Precision's A321-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200 freighter conversion.Certification of the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) means the model can now operate on key European routes.Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, said: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent ...
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NewsDHL Air sets up MRO facility at East Midlands Airport
Air Cargo Centre East Midlands Airport. Photo: FHPDHL Air UK has established an MRO-focused warehouse facility at East Midlands Airport's Air Cargo Centre to strengthen its UK operations.The cargo airline, which is based at the airport and already operates there, has leased a unit at the Centre for approximately five ...
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UPS to end day sort at Louisville facility as volumes weaken
UPS will cut the day sort at its Louisville Centennial Hub (LCH) in its latest response to weaker package volumes.The closure of the sort is expected to result in some job losses, although at this stage it is unclear how many positions will go.The LCH facility handles ground shipments while ...
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Ethiopian Cargo adds Casablanca to freighter network
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is adding Casablanca, Morocco to its freighter services.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post on January 4 that it "has finalized preparations to launch freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco".Ethiopian Cargo added that it will begin operations to Casablanca on January 9.The airline has not specified ...
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NewsAir cargo eyes a year of uncertainty and opportunity
Geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictability could fuel demand for air cargo as shippers move to benefit from the stability of services.Figures from data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 9% year on year in December - although this is partly a reflection of a weak end to 2022 ...
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Cargojet renews air cargo partnership with Canadian North
Canadian cargo airline Cargojet has renewed its cargo partnership with fellow Canada-based airline Canadian North to increase air cargo capacity to better serve northern Canada.The renewed partnership and increased capacity will enable more frequent and efficient deliveries of shipments to remote and northern communities.Under the renewed partnership, Cargojet will be ...
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Airfreight rates slide as 2023 draws to a close
The last few weeks of 2023 saw airfreight rates start to fall as demand eased after the peak season.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that in December all-in rates paid by forwarders (contract and spot) from Hong Kong to North America increased to $7.10 per ...
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Cargo Airline Association names policy MD
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) in the US has named Brianna Manzelli as managing director for legislative policy.Manzelli brings 10 years of experience working in US Congress and the Administration on key aviation initiatives.She joins the trade association from US senator Mitt Romney’s office, where she served as senior advisor ...
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Red Sea conflict sees air cargo demand rise
Airfreight demand is rising as a result of the Red Sea conflict impact on Suez Canal shipping, according to Bolloré Logistics.The international transport and logistics company said that the "volatile" situation, which has resulted in higher rates, increased transit times and supply chain delays, will squeeze airfreight capacity."The increased ocean ...