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NewsLufthansa Cargo adds fourth A321F
Lufthansa Cargo fourth A321F. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has added a fourth A321 freighter to its short- and medium-haul network as part of its plan to expand capacity.The freighter, with the registration D-AEUJ, has been operating in Lufthansa Cargo’s network since November, and has already made its first flights to ...
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Western Global stable as it completes financial restructuring
US FAA 121 certified cargo airline Western Global Airlines (WGA) has successfully completed financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.The widebody freighter operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August, while also reaching an agreement with financial stakeholders on the company’s reorganisation as part of efforts to ...
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NewsIATA: Air cargo optimism to be balanced with caution
Air cargo traffic increased year on year for the third month in a row in October, but IATA has warned that optimism over the improvements should be balanced with caution.The latest figures from the airline association show that cargo tonne kms (CTK) increased by 3.8% year on year in October, ...
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JAL to begin 767 freighter operations in February
Japan Airlines (JAL) has said it will launch dedicated freighter operations in February as it announced its first Boeing 767-300ER freighter converted from its passenger fleet.Tokyo-headquartered JAL said the the freighter will operate from Tokyo Narita and Nagoya to Taipei, Seoul Incheon, as well as Shanghai Pudong.Operations are scheduled to ...
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NewsAIT Worldwide Logistics acquires pharma forwarder
Ultra-low temperature freezer farm units at Mach II's Netherlands facility. Photo: Business WireUS-headquartered global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Mach II Shipping Ltd, a UK-based freight forwarder specialising in worldwide distribution of pharmaceuticals and related products.The deal includes a subsidiary in the Netherlands in addition to a global ...
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NewsAlaska buys Hawaiian to boost air cargo
Photo: Hawaiian AirlinesAlaska Airlines will acquire Honolulu-headquartered Hawaiian Airlines in a deal that in part aims to boost the cargo businesses of both airlines.Alaska Air Group and Hawaiian Holdings have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition. Both brands will remain separate.The deal is for $18.00 per share in ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints regional CEOs for Americas and Europe
Mike Parra (L) and Andrew Williams (R). Source DHL ExpressDHL Express has appointed new regional chief executives for its Europe and Americas businesses.Current Americas chief executive Mike Parra will take on the role in Europe while current Canada chief executive Andrew Williams has been appointed to the Americas role.Both will ...
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Hellmann expands into Ireland with new business
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has expanded into the Republic of Ireland with the opening of its first branch.The forwarder's new business is close to Dublin Airport and will provide airfreight, seafreight, overland and customs clearance services.The new company will target the time-critical pharma and healthcare industries, as well as the electronics ...
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NewsUPS to expand at Hong Kong International
Source: UPSUPS is expanding its presence at Hong Kong International Airport with the development of a huge new facility on the back of growing demand.The express giant has entered into an agreement with Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) to develop a 20,000 sq m facility with direct access to aircraft ...
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Embraer completes first E190 freighter conversion
Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer Embraer has completed work on its first E190 freighter conversion.In a LinkedIn post on November 30, Embraer shared a time-lapse video showing how the company modified the E190.According to the video, structural modifications to the aircraft have included reinforcement of the maindeck floor, installation of a ...
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US FAA orders urgent inspection of 747 lightning protection
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered all US Boeing 747 operators to carry out urgent inspections of lightning protection systems on the aircraft.The US FAA yesterday issued an airworthiness directive ordering all 747 operators to carry out the inspections due to early degradation of the lightning protection safety ...
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MSC Air Cargo adds its third 777 freighter
Atlas Air has taken delivery of the latest Boeing 777 freighter that it will operate on behalf of MSC Air Cargo.The new aircraft will be operated for MSC under a previously announced ACMI deal and is the third of a four-aircraft partnership.The aircraft will be used on existing routes but ...
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Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines consider cargo joint venture
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate on air cargo with the possibility of forming a joint venture (JV) in the future.Following the agreement, the two airlines said they would examine the potential launch of an air cargo JV providing customers with the "benefits of a ...
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Demand up for Asia Pacific airlines in October
Asia Pacific airlines saw increased international air cargo demand in October ahead of an anticipated Christmas e-commerce boost."Despite some moderation in trade activity, October saw Asia Pacific airlines post a 3.2% increase in international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), when compared to the depressed volumes ...
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NewsFive firms scoop a prize at IATA's latest cargo hackathon
Source: Qatar CargoFive teams were awarded prizes for their cargo solutions developed at the latest IATA Hackathon hosted by Qatar Cargo.The hackathon took place in Doha on November 26 and saw 17 teams work over a 28-hour period to create and cargo submit solutions utilising the IATA ONE Record data ...
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Texel Air Australasia grows freighter fleet
ACMI/charter cargo airline Texel Air Australasia has taken delivery of its third 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter).Bahrain-headquartered Chisholm Enterprises confirmed the freighter had been delivered to its subsidiary Texel Air Australasia in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday November 29.The LinkedIn post said: "What a great way to end 2023 with the ...
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Insurance integration for Breeze and Barrington Freight
Barrington Freight has signed up with Breeze's integrated digital insurance platform.Use of the platform removes the need to source insurance separately, which Breeze claims reduces costs by avoiding high premiums charged by third-party insurance providers."Utilising Breeze’s AI-driven platform to optimise quote generation, policy binding, and claims processing, Barrington has significantly ...
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DB Schenker continues to roll out API connections with airlines
DB Schenker is continuing to add direct Application Programming Interface (API) connections with airlines' booking systems.This week, the forwarder announced it had created another API link, this time with American Airlines Cargo.The digitalisation investment is anticipated to streamline, simplify and speed up the air cargo shipment booking process, as well ...
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NewsK+N ships cargo on 100% SAF powered transatlantic flight
© 2023 Kuehne+Nagel. All rights reserved.A Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) shipment was onboard the first ever commercial transatlantic flight 100% powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) earlier this week.The flight hit the headlines on November 29 when a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner was filled with 50 tonnes of SAF for its ...
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Newsdnata wins Maersk handling contract at Cologne Bonn
dnata at Cologne Bonn Airport. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cargo handling services to Maersk Air Freight at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Germany.The dnata team at CGN will handle up to 6,000 tonnes of cargo annually for Maersk Air Freight, which, according ...