All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 55
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Air Algérie orders two 737-800BCFs
Algerian flag carrier Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to meet increasing cargo demand in the region.The 737-800BCF carries more payload (up to 23.9 tonnes) and offers more range (2,025 nautical miles) than previous standard body freighters.Global Boeing customers have ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo links with DB Schenker using API
Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has connected with DB Schenker's booking system through a direct Application Programming Interface (API).The carrier's smartBooking API is a digital interface that maps the booking process for customers and partners to make it easier and more targeted.Customers can then receive information on up to 40 routes ...
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Boeing predicts demand for over 900 new freighters in next 20 years
Boeing has predicted there will be demand for 2,825 dedicated freighters over the next 20 years.In its 2023 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the airframer said this included 925 new freighters, in addition to converted aircraft.Out of the 2,825 aircraft, there will be 650 large widebodies, 885 medium widebodies and 1,290 ...
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Newscargo.one partners with Eastern Air Logistics to bring more China capacity to market
Photo: cargo.oneEastern Air Logistics and cargo.one have partnered to bring freight forwarders capacity from both China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary China Cargo Airlines.Through cargo.one's booking platform, the air logistics group will provide freight forwarders with capacity on China Cargo Airlines’ dedicated Boeing 777 and 747 freighter fleet, as well ...
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NewsAirbus: Conversions lead new freighter growth over next 20 years
Source: Airbus GMFConversions will account for over 60% of new freighters over the next 20 years, according to the latest data from Airbus.In its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), the airframer predicted there will be global demand for 2,510 freighter aircraft during the period 2023-2042.920 of these will be newbuild ...
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NewsAir China Cargo extends partnership with Lufthansa Cargo in Chengdu
Photo: Lufthansa CargoAir China Cargo's handling business has extended its collaboration with Lufthansa Cargo through the signing of freighter ground handling and cargo handling contracts at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in China.Under these new agreements, Air China Cargo will provide ground services for Lufthansa Cargo at CTU, including freighter ...
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Management changes for SATS and WFS
Singapore-based aviation services company SATS, the owner of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), has streamlined its organisational structure and made new executive appointments.SATS, which acquired WFS in April, will adopt a global model for operating and managing its gateway services business lines, with three business leaders and industry veterans helming their ...
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Atlas Air promotes Broekman
Atlas Air has promoted Richard Broekman to executive vice president, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability.In his new role, Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies, and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and charter services.Additionally, Broekman ...
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NewsEmbraer grows its cargo talent
Mark Neely. Photo: EmbraerEmbraer has appointed Mark Neely to the position of vice president freighter, in its commercial aviation division.He will report directly to Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation.Neely boasts extensive experience in both the passenger and freighter markets and is set to lead the company’s growing ...
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Airbus hikes payload specification for A350 freighter
Airbus has hiked the payload capability of the A350 freighter, bringing it up to 111 tonnes from the initial level of 109 tonnes.Senior vice-president for widebody programmes Florent Massou disclosed the higher figure during a briefing on June 14.The aircraft emerged towards the end of 2021 and has so far ...
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Russia calls Canada’s seizure of AN-124 “shameless theft”
Russia has labelled Canada's decision to seize a Volga-Dnepr AN-124 stranded at Toronto Pearson Airport since the start of the war in Ukraine as “shameless theft”.The aircraft has been grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport since February 27 last year, after landing just before the government of Canada announced restrictions on ...
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NewsULS Airlines Cargo to grow its fleet with Boeing Converted Freighters
Photo: ULS Airlines CargoTurkey-based cargo airline ULS Airlines Cargo said it will expand its fleet with two B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The Istanbul-Airport headquartered airline said the first aircraft will be delivered in September 2023 and the second aircraft will arrive in 2024."The planes will be ready for regular and ...
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NewsCargolux inaugurates SAF at Luxembourg Airport
Photo: CargoluxCargolux is part of a team that has brought Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Luxembourg Airport (lux-Airport) for the first time as the cargo airline works towards decarbonising its operations.In partnership with World Fuel Services, Neste, and Luxembourg Airport, Cargolux worked to achieve delivery of the bio-based fuel to ...
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NewsAFKLMP Cargo opens renovated warehouse at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Source: AFKLMPAir France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has opened a renovated warehouse at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, AFKLMP Cargo’s third cargo hub.The renovated warehouse is designed to have increased capacity for pharma, plus 60% more plugs for ACT containers. This makes it possible to handle greater volumes of specialised ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo is “highly unlikely” to operate freighters again in current market
Virgin Atlantic Cargo (VAC) is “highly unlikely” to operate freighters now the air cargo market is in decline following its pandemic peak.VAC managing director Phil Wardlaw told Air Cargo News that favourable economic conditions that include high demand and rates would have to occur in the market for freighter operations ...
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El Al gets clearance to operate freighters
Israeli airline El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it awaits its first converted aircraft.The extension to its commercial licence gives the airline the right to transport freight using all-cargo aircraft until June 5 next year.El Al had disclosed last ...
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Qatar Aviation Services becomes first ground handler to gain IATA environmental certification
Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) has become the first ground handler in the world to receive IATA's environmental management system certification – the IATA Environmental Assessment programme (IEnvA)The IEnvA for Ground and Cargo Handling Service Organisations certificate, which is an expansion of the IEnvA for Airlines programme, was launched last year.QAS ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics joins forces with FLYING WHALES
Bolloré Logistics has partnered with FLYING WHALES. Photo: Bolloré LogisticsBolloré Logistics has partnered with French airship firm FLYING WHALES for the future transport of heavy and oversized shipments.The agreement will see Bolloré Logistics use the FLYING WHALES LCA60T airship, due for a maiden flight in late 2025, to transport exceptionally ...
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NewsFreight forwarders continue the hunt for market share
Freight forwarders are on the lookout to expand their customer base as market volumes dwindle.Niall van de Wouw, Xeneta’s chief airfreight officer, said freight forwarders are becoming restless with continued reduced demand."There are a lot of ambitious forwarders in the market that want to grow – but they cannot grow ...
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France's domestic passenger flight ban won't curb cargo, says AFKLMP
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has told Air Cargo News that the French Government's decarbonisation plan to ban domestic short-haul passenger flights on routes where train alternatives exist will have "no impact" on its operations.The group said that lack of train alternatives for some supply chain routes may see ...