All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 111
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NewsTAM delivers 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion
The Saab 340 msn 336 was previously operated in full passenger configuration by Seaborne Airlines of Puerto Rico. Photo: TAM, Täby Air MaintenanceSweden-based TAM, Täby Air Maintenance has delivered its 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion to global lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital.The aircraft (a 340B with msn 336), not yet painted ...
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NewsTextron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier gets flight ready
Cessna SkyCourier. Photo: Textron AviationThe first production unit of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier has been rolled out by Textron Aviation ahead of its use by launch customer FedEx Express.Designed by Textron Aviation, the aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features ...
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NewsCargo Start tackles emissions with CarbonCare
Photo: CarbonCareDigital service startup Cargo Start has signed an agreement for the interfacing of its airport-to-airport air cargo tracking solution StarTracking with the CO2 emissions calculator developed and operated by CarbonCare.As of February 1, users of StarTracking will be able to access CarbonCare’s solution for the calculation of CO2 emissions ...
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LATAM transports Covid-19 vaccines for free
LATAM Airlines Group plans to continue to transport Covid-19 vaccines at no cost through its Solidarity Plane programme in 2022, to support the vaccination drive in Latin America.The group, which first announced its free capacity initiative in December 2020, will transport medical supplies from different parts of the world to ...
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Cargo Spectre offers speedy AI cargo scanning
Cargo Spectre’s AI scanning system offer the air cargo industry a speedy way of recording the dimensions of cargo with black plastic surfaces.According to Texas, US-based Cargo Spectre, its advanced machine-learning scanning system achieved industry-leading speeds in recording US NTEP-certified dimensions of cargo with black plastic surfaces.Using scales, cameras, and ...
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NewsMiddle East J&T Express logistics park aids air cargo
J&T Express launches in UAE and Saudi Arabia. Photo J&T ExpressThe air cargo industry is set to benefit from J&T Express’ plans to build the biggest smart logistics industrial park in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.Express delivery company J&T Express said it will set up its MENA ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr completes massive charter operation
Photo: Volga DneprVolga-Dnepr has completed a series of charter flights carrying over 12m Covid-19 test kits.In collaboration with UK-based freight forwarder JAG-UFS, the test kits were carried from Shanghai in China to Billund in Denmark during January, with an average load of 72 tonnes per flight.The flights were carried out ...
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NewsIAG Cargo ups Latin America reach
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has increased services to Colombia and Argentina from Madrid, whilst offering daily capacity between Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires.The business, which saw cargo revenues increase and volumes exceed 2019 levels in the third quarter of the year, now ...
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NewsDrones offer speedy medical deliveries in Nigeria
Zipline drone. Copyright: Zipline InternationalThe Government of Bayelsa State, Nigeria and California-based drone delivery company Zipline have partnered to leverage Zipline’s drone technology for speedy delivery of medical commodities.Zipline will establish a distribution hub in Bayelsa State for the introduction, operation, and maintenance of a just-in-time instant logistics solution to ...
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NewsCLIVE: Marginal air cargo volume increase in January
General air cargo volumes in January 2022 recorded a 0.1% increase in chargeable weight compared to January 2021, according to the latest industry analysis by CLIVE Data Services.While the “global airfreight supply chain remains fragile,” volumes were also on a par with the pre-pandemic January 2019 level at plus 0.2%, ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo renews quality management certification
Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has successfully renewed its Cargo iQ quality certification.The German cargo airline was recently re-certified by the independent auditing company SGS in accordance with IATA’s Cargo iQ Standards for quality management along the airfreight transport chain.SGS’ audit included a documentary pre-audit as well as an examination of ...
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Qatar Airways orders GE9X engines for B777-8Fs
Qatar Airways has announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters. Boeing’s agreement with Qatar includes 34 firm 777-8 orders and an additional 16 purchase right options. In addition to the GE9X engines, Qatar has also struck ...
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NewsSilent Arrow drone completes first overseas deployment
A Silent Arrow GD-2000 is deployed from a C-130 by rolling backwards and safely separating from the cargo ramp over an undisclosed desert test range. Photo: Silent ArrowA Silent Arrow cargo delivery drone has delivered 1,026 pounds of cargo in its first overseas deployment.US-based Silent Arrow, a trade name of ...
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Air cargo rates to stay high as challenges remain
Strong air cargo rates are set to continue but capacity and ground handling challenges will continue.This was the takeaway from the World Cargo Summit’s Air Cargo Market Update & Outlook, which focused on the market outlook for 2022 and beyond, hot spots for growth and the outlook for cargo charters.Niall ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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Drone Delivery Canada innovation on track
Development and testing of Drone Delivery Canada’s new cargo drone is progressing on schedule.Drone Delivery Canada said the ‘Canary’, which is expected to have a range of approximately 20km and cargo capacity of 4kg, will feature smart battery technology and “touchless” cargo drop functionality.The drone is successfully progressing through the ...
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NewsECS secures contract extension with Royal Brunei
Photo: ECS GroupGSSA ECS Group has secured a two-year contract extension with Royal Brunei Airlines to represent the cargo division of the airline at a mix of online and offline destinations across nine territories and 26 countries.These territories are South East Asia, Australia, China, Middle East/Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, India, ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches emissions calculator
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a CO2 emissions calculator for customers to help them move closer towards green operations.Available under the eServices menu on the airline’s website, the calculator quickly determines a shipment’s total CO2 emissions in kilos or pounds.The user enters the shipment’s origin, destination, flight ...
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NewsDnata invests in Amsterdam automated cargo centre
dnata Cargo City Amsterdam. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata will invest over €200m investment in a fully automated cargo centre at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).The 61,000 sq m dnata Cargo City Amsterdam facility, located at Schiphol South-East, will be capable of processing over 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually.Scheduled to become operational ...
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Atlas Air and Flexport expand partnership
Atlas Air will expand its charter partnership with freight forwarder Flexport to add a third Boeing 747-400 freighter from September.This long-term charter agreement will broaden Flexport’s network of dedicated freighters to include service from Asia to Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA) and soon, Chicago (ORD).The additional freighter will increase Flexport’s ...