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Qatar Airways lands QR7.3bn state injection after heavy pre-crisis loss
Qatar Airways Group has turned in a pre-tax loss of QR6.96bn ($1.9bn) and a net loss of just over QR7bn, for a financial year that concluded before the airline industry felt the broad impact of the coronavirus crisis.The Doha-based carrier says that, at the end of the fiscal year on ...
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US DOT allocates $5.8m to Chicago RFD for cargo apron
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has allocated $5.8m to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to expand its cargo operations.The money will be will be used to construct a larger cargo apron to "meet growing demand".US Senator Dick Durbin commented: "Chicago RFD is not only a vital transportation asset, ...
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NewsIAG Cargo notes its heaviest uplift on Mumbai-London B777 flight
IAG Cargo has uplifted 50,026 kgs of cargo on a single flight on its long-haul route from Mumbai to London – a record for payload moved by the carrier from India.The cargo, which was carried on a B777-300ER aircraft earlier this month, comprised of perishables, pharma and courier shipments."However, it ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr Airlines teams up on charter flight to Moria refugee camp
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has teamed up with Chapman Freeborn Airmarketing to carry out a charter flight to deliver aid to refugees at the Moira camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.The majority of the camp and neighbouring areas were recently destroyed by a huge fire, which resulted in more than 12,000 ...
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NewsIATA to hold annual general meeting virtually
IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac speaking at 2019’s IATA Annual General Meeting, held in Seoul.IATA will move its annual general meeting — traditionally the biggest event in the airline calendar — online, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to preclude large scale physical meetings.The airline trade body had initially rescheduled ...
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NewsAAPA renews call for government action after airlines’ poor August
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reiterated its call for better regional coordination for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, as airline traffic suffers another poor month in August.Air cargo demand, as measured in ATKs, fell 19.3% year on year, which reflected weakness in trade.While freighter operations were ...
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NewsPreighters' flight-time limited to reduce fire risk
KLM is among operators to convert passenger cabins. This one a Boeing 777 interiorEuropean safety regulators are intending to impose a 2,000h flight-time limit on passenger aircraft converted to transport freight (also known as 'preighters'), as part of a mitigation strategy to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire.The European Union ...
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NewsAFKLMP Cargo expands pharma capabilities at Schiphol
In preparation for the widespread distribution of Covid-19 vaccines when they become available, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is building a new temperature-controlled room at its Schiphol Pharma Hub.The room will be able to store pharma between temperatures of 2°C and 8°C.Other features of the room include: additional ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo expands fleet with Boeing 747-400F
Saudia Cargo has increased its cargo capacity across its network with the addition of a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number of aircraft in its fleet to seven (four Boeing 777 and three Boeing 747-400F).The company said the aircraft, which started operations this month, is helping to meet the ...
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NewsUnited Cargo carries out 5,000th cargo-only PAX flight
United Cargo has carried out five thousand cargo-only flights using passenger aircraft.The carrier has been operating the flights since March 19, using its Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft, to transport cargo such as medical supplies and PPE.In total, United's cargo-only flights have moved more than 83,000 tonnes of cargo around ...
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SAS Cargo achieves IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification
SAS Cargo has achieved IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification despite Covid-19 restrictions.SAS Cargo said that due to Covid-19 restrictions, the audit process for re-certification was carried out remotely.Nick Careen, IATA’s senior vice president of airport, passenger, cargo and security (APCS), commented: "In the middle of a global pandemic, those challenges are ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group notes 'stable' first-half results
Volga-Dnepr Group, which is in its 30th year of operations, said it has performed with "stability and consistency" in the first half of this year.Total revenue across the Group's three airlines (Volga-Dnepr Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN Airlines), was up by more than 40% year on year, which was achieved ...
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SpiceJet launches cargo services to serve north east India
SpiceJet has launched 14 cargo services to and from north east India, using its Bombardier Q400 aircraft, to move perishables, pharma, express and general cargo.The carrier said it is the first Indian airline to introduce dedicated cargo flights serving North Eastern India "thus ensuring unparalleled connectivity with the rest of ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo marks 15 years of flights to mainland China
Emirates SkyCargo has marked 15 years of operations to mainland China through which it has provided a "continuous and robust trade link" and has facilitated exports' movements to primary, secondary and tertiary cities across the world.Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, key exports from Shanghai included electronic devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals ...
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NewsFedEx prepares for vaccine distribution with launch of precise tracking sensor
FedEx has launched a lightweight, sensor-based logistics device called SenseAware ID that enables the highly precise tracking of shipments.FedEx said that the launch of SenseAware ID is "well-timed", as it continues to move pharma and medical supplies around the US. In addition, it expects SenseAware ID to be used in ...
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NewsGeodis promotes Honious to president and CEO Americas
Mike Honious, GeodisGeodis has promoted Mike Honious into the role of president and chief executive, Americas, effective from October 3.Honious will report to company chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard.He succeeds Randy Tucker, who is retiring as president and chief executive, Americas.In his new role, Honious will oversee the company's freight forwarding, ...
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NewsStarlux Airlines deploys IBS Software’s iCargo platform
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has deployed IBS Software’s iCargo platform as it prepares to expand operations.The new carrier said that iCargo now manages all aspects of its cargo business including: sales, airline operations, US customs, mail, ULDs, cashiering, claims, revenue accounting, portal services, data warehousing and business intelligence modules.The iCargo platform ...
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Cathay to park 40% of fleet in long-term storage overseas
Beleaguered Cathay Pacific will move about 40% of its fleet to long-term storage locations overseas, as it adjusts downwards its forecasted capacity for the coming months.In its monthly traffic results for August, Cathay confirmed that it is parking a significant number of aircraft overseas, given that it “will be operating ...
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NewsDHL launches airfreight charter covering three continents
DHL Global Forwarding (GF) has introduced an airfreight charter service, which connects Asia Pacific to Europe and the US.Managed by StarBroker, DHL GF’s in-house charter team, the twice-weekly charter originates from Chongqing and flies to Amsterdam, Chicago and Incheon before returning to China.DHL GF said the service was launched in ...
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NewsIATA launches platform to improve transparency across the supply chain
IATA has launched a digital platform called ONE Source to help the airfreight industry match shipping needs with available capabilities and service providers across the supply chain.The move comes as the industry prepares to tackle mass distribution of Covid-19 vaccines when they become available.ONE Source, which is free for air ...