All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 105
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NewsEuropean Cargo announces growth accelerator investment
Photo: European CargoEuropean Cargo Limited has closed a minority equity investment that will be partly used for converting the company’s A340 fleet to full cargo freighters.The minority equity investment has been made by Priority 1 Logistics Holdings LLC, a newly-formed subsidiary of US-based, Priority 1 Holdings LLC.Proceeds of the investment ...
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NewsATSG publishes first sustainability report
Source: ATSGAir Transport Services Group (ATSG) has published its first sustainability report, showing how its technology investment is aiding decarbonisation.The inaugural sustainability report from the global lessor of freighter aircraft highlights progress in the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and initiatives, and covers achievements in key focus areas ...
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NewsAir New Zealand cargo flights backed by government
Air New Zealand has been awarded a further twelve months of support for cargo flights under an extension of the government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme (MIAC scheme).This contract is for freight capacity operating from April 1 2022 to March 31 2023.Under the most recent extension, the airline has been ...
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NewsTIACA launches industry first sustainability programme
Photo: petrmalinak/ ShutterstockThe International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has officially launched the “BlueSky program”, the air cargo industry’s first sustainability assessment, validation and verification programme.TIACA said the sustainability programme is a tool that air cargo industry stakeholders can use to track their sustainability progress, benchmark against peers and accelerate the ...
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NewsJettainer to manage ULDs for T’way Air
Photo: JettainerSouth-Korean low-cost airline T’way Air has chosen Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary Jettainer to provide unit load device (ULD) management services as it expands its aircraft fleet.The two partners have signed a five-year contract that from March 1 has seen the ULD management company provide containers and pallets for the Seoul-based ...
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NewsIAG Cargo restarts flights to Australia after two year pause
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has restarted its London Heathrow to Sydney route for the first time since early 2020, as Australia re-opens its borders.From March 27, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation.The route will utilise a B787-9 (789) widebody aircraft ...
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo adds two B737-800 P2Fs to fleet
Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Air Cargo will add two Boeing 737-800 P2F aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska.These additions increase the freighter fleet from three to five aircraft.The two 737-800 converted aircraft will come from Alaska Airlines existing passenger fleet. The conversion will begin this ...
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NewsDronamics appoints chief financial officer
Photo: DronamicsDronamics has appointed Paul Morton as chief financial officer and a member of the executive team.The appointment comes as the London and Sofia-based cargo drone development company prepares for the first commercial flights of its flagship Black Swan aircraft, gearing towards operating its first commercial routes, and a Series ...
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NewsCMA CGM humanitarian charter flight helps Ukraine refugees
Photo: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has transported 55 tons of humanitarian aid and supplies from France to Poland to support refugees affected by the war in Ukraine.Working alongside the French Government’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the CMA CGM Foundation chartered a CMA CGM Air Cargo A330-200F aircraft ...
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US grants Romcargo foreign air carrier permit
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted Romcargo Airlines a foreign air carrier permit to conduct operations to and from the US under the US-EU Air Transport Agreement.Romania-based Romcargo Airlines filed a permit application on February 16 and the permit, alongside an exemption, was approved on March 16, according ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo is granted US foreign air carrier permit
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted CMA CGM Air Cargo a foreign air carrier permit.“We tentatively find and conclude that the public interest warrants granting the applicant a foreign air carrier permit,” said the DOT in a document published on the government’s Regulation.gov website.Air Cargo News reported that ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo renews Cargo iQ certification
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has successfully renewed its Cargo iQ certification in accordance with Cargo iQ Standards for quality management.Following an audit on the UAE national carrier’s compliance with the Cargo iQ airline member requirements conducted by independent auditor SGS, Etihad Cargo achieved Cargo iQ recertification for its global network.Etihad ...
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NewsRussian fleet sanctions squeezing capacity
Photo: AntonovSanctions imposed on Russian aircraft fleets are further squeezing air cargo capacity in an already constrained market.Pierre Van Der Stichele, vice president of global freight at aviation services group Air Partner told Air Cargo News that airspace bans on Russian aircraft imposed by the EU, US and others have ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International opens JFK facility
Photo: AGIUS ground handle Alliance Ground International (AGI) has opened a facility at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airport in New York.Working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, AGI took possession of Building 22 last autumn and began preparing it for occupancy.“Building 22’s launch customers are ...
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Triumph powers Mammoth Freighter' 777 freighter conversions
Triumph Group’s Actuation Products & Services operating company has been selected to supply hydraulic power pack units on Mammoth Freighters' Boeing 777 freighter conversion programmes.The hydraulic power pack units were designed, qualified, and manufactured at the North Carolina-based Actuation facility and are expected to offer a cost-effective solution for Mammoth's ...
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Air cargo terminal opens at Uganda's Entebbe Airport
Uganda's Entebbe International Airport has opened a new air cargo terminal that is anticipated to boost the east African country's foreign trade.The Chinese-constructed air cargo terminal is part of the expansion and upgrade of the airport, a $200m project financed by the Import-Export Bank of China, said China's state press ...
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NewsECS Group launches "world first" GSA mail service
Source: ECS GroupECS Group has launched a dedicated mail and e-commerce service that is believed to be a world first for GSAs.The Group said its Mail & More module means it is the first GSA worldwide to provide a comprehensive mail solution with in-house digital process support to carry mail ...
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Air cargo software platform Aircon launches
New air cargo software platform Aircon has closed a $1m dollar pre-seed round by Schematic Ventures.Texas, US-based Aircon facilitates air cargo rates and consolidation of cargo for freight forwarders and supply chain solutions providers. Development of the platform began in February 2021 and it will be launching live with forwarders ...
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NewsThorough horse transport feat for Intradco Global and Etihad Cargo
Photo: Intradco GlobalIntradco Global and Etihad Cargo have collaborated to fly 75 thoroughbred horses from Ireland to China.The companies transported the horses from Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), China, onboard an Etihad B777-200F aircraft.Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in China create various travel challenges for both humans and ...
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Emery Air wins Chicago contract
Emirates SkyCargo has awarded Emery Air a ground handling contract at Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) in the US.Emery Air has also recently completed upgrades to its safety management system (SMS), quality management system (QMS) and training system.“Following a rigorous process of compliance, the Emery team is delighted to have been ...