All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 48
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NewsChallenge Group adds first 767-300BDSF to its freighter fleet
B767-300BDSF. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has taken delivery of its first Boeing 767-300BDSF converted freighter aircraft to increase the capacity and diversity of its freighter fleet.Challenge expects the 767 to help it be more competitive and versatile in meeting specific customer needs, allowing for greater flexibility when less capacity is ...
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Northlink Aviation gets FAA approval for Ted Stevens Anchorage air cargo terminal
NorthLink Aviation's project to develop an e-commerce and express air cargo terminal at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).NorthLink's air cargo terminal project at the Alaskan airport has received a Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) from ...
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Wallenborn withdraws from stake in Skyroad Logistics
Wallenborn will not go ahead with its previously announced acquisition of a stake in Australia-based Skyroad Logistics.Road feeder services (RFS) operator Wallenborn said in November that it would acquire a shareholding in fellow RFS firm Skyroad Logistics, though it did not confirm how large a stake it would take at ...
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NewsChangi and Cairo partner on air cargo
Signing of agreement between Cairo Airport Company chairman and CEO Magdy Ishak Azzer, and CAI CEO Eugene Gan. Photo: Changi Airport GroupCairo International Airport is in line for the development of a new cargo and logistics area to boost its handling capacity.Changi Airports International (CAI) has signed a consultancy agreement ...
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SF Airlines expands to Papua New Guinea
SF Airlines is continuing to expand with the launch of a new route between Shenzhen in China and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.The first flight on the route took place on August 20 using a B747-400 freighter, carrying electrical equipment, said SF Airlines in a press release.This is the ...
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Worldwide Logistics Group hires airfreight director
Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL) has appointed Robert Stadnicki as national airfreight director to oversee its US airfreight division.Stadnicki will be responsible for setting the company’s airfreight strategy, managing import and export air services for WWL, and creating and implementing new strategies to drive revenue.“In today’s intricate global supply chain climate, ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds Ezhou Huahu Airport to its network
Photo: EtihadEtihad Cargo has become the first international airline to operate a flight to China's new cargo-focused Ezhou Huahu Airport.The carrier's Boeing 777-200 freighter arrived in Ezhou on August 18, marking the commencement of freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou.Located in the Hubei Province of China, Ezhou Huahu Airport ...
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NewsSwissport takes majority stake in Düsseldorf Airport cargo handling unit
Photo: SwissportSwissport has closed the acquisition of a 74.9% stake in Flughafen Düsseldorf Cargo, the cargo handling unit of Düsseldorf Airport.Starting August 17, Swissport Deutschland and Flughafen Düsseldorf have embarked on a long-term joint venture partnership at Düsseldorf Airport, operating under the new name of Swissport DUS Cargo Services.First announced ...
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NewsOnBoard Logistics partners with Raft for digital efficiency
Rodrigo Sosa Quiroga, co-founder and vice president, OnBoard Logistics. Photo: OnBoard LogisticsUS-based freight forwarder OnBoard Logistics has partnered with logistics platform Raft to make its operations more efficient and further its digitalisation efforts.OnBoard Logistics now boasts a fully automated warehouse pre-check process, utilising Raft’s platform to optimise the receipt and ...
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Air Cargo News Awards: two weeks left to vote!
There are now just two weeks left to vote for the best regional cargo airlines and the coveted Cargo Airline of the Year categories of the Air Cargo News Awards.Voting closes on Friday September 1, so we are urging companies to take this opportunity to recognise those airlines who have ...
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NewsUnilode and AviusULD sign long-term agreement for ULD supply
Klaus Hofmann, AviusULD CEO (left) and Ross Marino, Unilode CEO. Photo: UnilodeUnilode Aviation Solutions and AviusULD have announced the renewal of their long-term agreement for the supply of ULD containers and pallets.The ULD management company and AviusULD, formerly known as Safran Cabin Cargo, a manufacturer and distributor of ULDs, have ...
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E-commerce and fresh shipments support Cathay Pacific volumes
E-commerce and fresh product shipments helped Cathay Pacific boost its cargo volumes both month on month and year on year in July as capacity picked up.The airline carried 115,729 tonnes of cargo last month, an increase of 14.9% compared with July 2022. Cargo tonnage also grew 4% month on month.July's ...
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Jat Tehnika completes first 767-300ER freighter conversion for Challenge Group
Serbian Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Jat Tehnika said it has carried out the first Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversion in Europe, for Challenge Group.In October last year, Challenge Group became the first customer for the B767-200/300 conversion programme launched by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in cooperation with Polish maintenance and ...
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TSA expands air cargo screening programme
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has expanded its 'Certified Cargo Screening Program' to enable more air cargo shippers to enter the secure supply chain, while boosting speed and security of shipments.Supply chain stakeholders now have the option of undergoing training to achieve Certified Cargo Screening Facility status.“The Certified Cargo Screening ...
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Avianca Cargo lists capacity on Airblox
Avianca Cargo has listed its capacity on digital air cargo capacity exchange Airblox.This will enable thousands of freight forwarders to book capacity on Avianca Cargo's flights weeks or months in advance, within minutes.Airblox said in an update on LinkedIn: "Currently, you can secure lanes between Miami (MIA) - Bogotoa (BOG), ...
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Flurry of freighter deliveries for ATSG
Air Transport Services Group’s (ATSG) Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) subsidiary has delivered a record six converted freighters under lease in one month to customers globally.This brings ATSG’s total deliveries this year to nine.Converted freighter deliveries by the company in the past month, each of which are under lease for a ...
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NewsDachser eyes acquisitions
Burkhard Eling, DachserAcquisitions are on the growth agenda for German logistics company Dachser.Chief executive Burkhard Eling said the company is “definitely looking for some targets” across its Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) division.However, while in its Road Logistics (RL) business Dachser has traditionally waited for opportunities to acquire partners it ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn strengthens crisis response operations
Photo: Chapman FreebornGlobal air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has strengthened its crisis response provision by establishing an 'Aviation Emergency Services' (AES) business unit.AES introduces a range of solutions, including crisis management; assisting organisations in effectively preparing for unexpected emergency situations, and security and risk management; enabling organisations to proactively detect ...
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NewsAloha Air Cargo takes part in Maui wildfires aid efforts
Maui relief efforts. Photo: Aloha Air CargoAloha Air Cargo has helped ship over 77,000 pounds of relief items to Maui to help people affected by the wildfires on the Hawaiian island.Additionally, the airline had offered Hawaii customers free shipping to Maui from Wednesday August 9, but ended this initiative as ...
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Air Canada Cargo revenue drops nearly 25% in Q2
Air Canada's cargo business saw second-quarter operating revenues drop 24% year over year.Operating revenues for Air Canada Cargo in the three months ended June 30 were C$227m, down from C$299 in the same period in 2022.Michael Rousseau, president and chief executive of Air Canada, said in a press release: "Our ...