All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 112
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NewsQatar Airways to become the launch customer for the B777X freighter?
Qatar Cargo 777F. Photo: BoeingBoeing is reportedly in talks with Qatar Airways about becoming the launch customer for its proposed B777X freighter.According to Reuters, Qatar Airways is considering renewing its existing fleet of around 34 freighters with the new Boeing 777X in a deal potentially worth $14bn.“Qatar has indicated it ...
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Hong Kong air cargo volumes up 12.5% in 2021
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said cargo throughput in 2021 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) rose by 12.5% year on year to 5m tonnes, exceeding the 4.8m tonnes recorded in 2019.The number of cargo flights surged to an all-time record of 82,935, a year-on-year increase of 19.8%, confirmed AAHK. ...
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NewsElroy Air unveils autonomous cargo aircraft
Chaparral aircraft. Photo: Elroy AirElroy Air has unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircraft that is capable of autonomously picking up 300-500 lbs of cargo and delivering it by air up to 300 miles.The Chaparral is a transitioning “lift + cruise” vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with a full carbon composite ...
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NewsVolatus Aerospace invests in cargo drone
One of Natilus' aircraft models. Photo: NatilisVolatus Aerospace has secured the first production delivery slot for the Natilus large remotely-piloted cargo drone.California-based Natilus develops large autonomous cargo drone freighters designed to reduce "both the cost and environmental impact of airfreight".The twin-engine turboprop will have a maximum take-off weight of 8,618 ...
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NewsAirbus launches supersize air cargo service
Airbus has launched a new air cargo service using its BelugaST fleet to help meet outsized freight transportation needs.Airbus said the new service can cater for various possible market applications since the planes possess the "world's largest interior cross-section of any transport aircraft", accommodating outsized cargo of up to 7.1m ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines and CHAMP extend partnership
Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for access to the largest air cargo community platform, TRAXON cargoHUB.The carrier will continue to use the air cargo software provider's services for access to its global network of freight forwarders.CHAMP’s solution has been used by American Airlines for ...
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NewsIATA: Strong 2021 air cargo demand with constrained capacity
Willie Walsh. Photo: IATADemand for air cargo in 2021 was strong but capacity was constrained, according to IATA.Full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (7.4% for international operations) and 18.7% compared to 2020, following a strong performance in December 2021.This was the second biggest ...
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MSC and Lufthansa eye ITA Airways
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is interested in acquiring a majority stake in Italian state airline ITA Airways.The MSC Group aims to create a partnership with the Italian Government and the German airline Lufthansa.Both the MSC Group and Lufthansa have expressed the wish that the Italian Government maintains ...
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News321 Precision Conversions receives A321-200PCF conversions order
Copyright: tratong/ ShutterstockA joint venture (JV) formed by Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation (GHA) has secured four A321-200PCF conversion slots with 321 Precision Conversions.These four A321-200PCF conversions follow an order by the JV for two aircraft, MSN 1438 and MSN 1953, which will be introduced early this year ...
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NewsGeodis awards WFS contract for Paris cargo facility
Geodis’ cargo facility at Paris CDG is expected to handle up to 20,000 tons of air cargo annually. Photo: WFSGlobal logistics service provider Geodis has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a manpower contract to supply a dedicated team of cargo handling professionals for its new cargo facility at Paris Charles ...
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Modair launches air cargo express company
Indian aviation firm Modair has launched an air logistics company that offers same-day cargo delivery.Modair Express will use small aircraft to offer daily scheduled express cargo fights between large Indian cities and less accessible areas.On its website, the company said it serves the e-commerce and retail, pharmaceutical, tech and telecom, ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo to insource Spain operations
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo will insource its entire commercial operation in Spain from February 1.The company has successfully been represented by GSA, ATC Aviation Services in Spain since 2005. However, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Spanish operations are now ready to fly under the airline's own flag.“It is because our ...
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NewsFunding for Electra.aero’s cargo-carrying e-aircraft
Electra’s hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft demonstrator. Photo: Electra.aeroNew funding will support Electra.aero’s plans to begin flight testing a full-scale hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft capable of carrying cargo.The US aerospace company dedicated to sustainable urban & regional mobility has received an investment in its Series A funding ...
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Massive cargo climb for east China's Jiangsu province
East China's Jiangsu Province saw its cargo flight sector over the last two years surge by 489% compared with the level before the COVID-19 epidemic.This is according to the provincial border inspection department, said Xinhua, China’s state press agency.The number of international air cargo flights reached 13,686 in 2020 and ...
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NewsANA Group to ramp up freighter operations
Credit: ShutterstockJapan’s ANA Group plans to maximise the operation of freighters and utilise passenger aircraft for cargo operations following what it said is strong continued demand for cargo operations.“For the freighter routes, ANA will maximize the use of its 11 freighters through its network to operate charter flights and additional ...
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NewsAmazon Air launches cargo service at Kansas airport
Photo: Wichita Eisenhower National AirportAmazon Air has launched a daily cargo service at the Wichita Eisenhower National Airport in Kansas, US.This is Amazon Air’s first regional gateway in Kansas. Amazon Air flights will be operated by Silver Airways using an ATR72-500 aircraft and operate daily between Wichita and Fort Worth ...
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NewsAirbus paves way for greener freighters
Aircraft lifecycle service centre. Photo: AirbusAirbus is paving the way for greener freighters with the first sustainable aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China.The aircraft manufacturer told Air Cargo News that freighters are amongst the aircraft that will be handled at the facility, where activities will include parking and storage, maintenance, ...
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NewsAtlas Air extends agreement with SF Group
Photo: Atlas AirAtlas Air has announced the extension of a long-term aircraft transportation services agreement to operate a Boeing 747-400 freighter for SF Group between China and the US.The agreement, which has been in place since 2018, enhances the operating capability and global network of the China-headquartered express service provider ...
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NewsGeodis appoints contract logistics MD
Antje Lochmann. Photo: GeodisGeodis’ freight forwarding managing director in Germany, Antje Lochmann has expanded her role to also become managing director of the company’s contract logistics activities in Germany.Since Lochmann took over the role as the managing director of Germany’s freight forwarding activities in 2018, she and her team have ...
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NewsAir cargo drone start-up secures investment
Impression of Urban-Air Port hangar. Copyright: Urban-Air PortThe UK urban air cargo drone market could be boosted by new investment secured by London start-up Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP).UAP said it has secured funding from Supernal, previously the urban air mobility division of Hyundai Motor Group, that will help support its ...