All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 59
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ST Engineering and SF Airlines set up MRO JV in China
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd's (ST Engineering) commercial aerospace business and SF Airlines have incorporated a new joint venture company (JVCo) in Ezhou, Hubei, China.The JVCo was set up with a registered capital of approximately S$19m. ST Engineering has a 60% stake in the JVCo, with the remaining 40% stake held ...
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NewsCVG Airport to add air cargo facility
Photo: Burrell Aviation Cincinnati, LLCCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Burrell Aviation Cincinnati are planning to build an air cargo warehouse facility with airside access on approximately 4.5 acres of airport property.The agreement includes a minimum capital investment of $20m.Last year, the US airport demolished old cargo facilities to make ...
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NewsEFW receives Chinese validation of its A330P2F STC
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), has received validation of its Supplement Type Certification (V-STC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft conversion programme.The conversion company, a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, said the validation enables customers with A330 aircraft registered in China ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic enters third-party booking space through cargo.one
cargo.one's Veit Dinges and Virgin Cargo's Phil Wardlaw Source: cargo.oneVirgin Atlantic Cargo is placing its cargo capacity on a third-party online booking portal for the first time after partnering with cargo.one.The move is part of efforts to improve digital access to its services, add new booking channels and expand its ...
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NewsRobust airfreight will aid nearshoring
Tobias Bartz (left) and Korcan Tugrul. Photo: Rebecca JeffreyRobust airfreight infrastructure is a valuable tool in helping the Rhenus Group build nearshoring business.The German logistics company said it is focusing on nearshoring to support flexibility within transport chains during a press conference at Air Cargo Europe.“With the infrastructure, airlines and ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo uses AI to boost cargo capacity on flights
Photo: Martin Drew (fourth from left). Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has launched three artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products designed to boost cargo capacity on flights.In 2021, Etihad Cargo entered into a proof-of-concept agreement with Speedcargo Technologies. Following successful trials of Speedcargo's AI solutions, Etihad Cargo has rolled out the AI-powered products ...
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NewsChennault Airport targets air cargo with aircraft clearance
Photo: Chennault International AirportChennault International Airport in the US has now secured foreign clearance for aircraft as it seeks to generate air cargo business.The airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana has established procedures with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enabling 24/7/365 clearance of select international aircraft at the growing airport.The ...
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NewsEmployees need to understand digitalisation for companies to progress with technology
Air Cargo Europe digitalisation conference session panel. Photo: Rebecca JeffreyPeople pose one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively utilising technology, according to a digitalisation conference panel at Air Cargo Europe in Munich.Employees need to understand what changes digitalisation will and won’t make to a company’s operations, said the panel ...
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Central Airlines launches Shenzhen-Jakarta air cargo route
China's Central Airlines has begun operating a new cargo route between Shenzhen and Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.The route is operated by Central Airlines six times a week, with a weekly transportation capacity in excess of 120 tonnes, said China's state press agency Xinhua.Confirmation of the aircraft used was not ...
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Nippon Express acquisition of cargo-partner is confirmed
Austrian logistics provider cargo-partner will be sold to Japanese global logistics services company Nippon Express, the companies have confirmed after speculation dating back to last year.Cargo-partner company owner and founder Stefan Krauter, who had already passed on control of the company to the management team, described Nippon Express as his ...
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NewsDHL Express airline launches SAF service to cut shipment emissions
Photo: DHLDHL Aviation, the in-house airline of DHL Express, is launching a new GoGreen Plus service that allows customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their air cargo shipments using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).From June, air cargo customers of DHL globally can choose the GoGreen Plus service for their ...
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GlobalX prepares for another Airbus A321P2F
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) is due to receive another Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion aircraft shortly.The Miami-based airline said in a LinkedIn post on May 7 that the aircraft is due to become operational at the end of May."Our next A321 freighter- N411 GX- the "Spirit of Liberty" has now ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds two 747-400Fs and plans to double capacity
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet and expects to double its existing capacity over the next decade.The cargo division of Emirates is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders and its freighter conversion programme, plus a boost in bellyhold ...
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NewsCardinal Global Logistics invests in automated cargo insurance
Eyal Goldberg, chief executive and founder, Breeze. Photo: Breeze via MeantimeDigital cargo insurance firm Breeze has partnered with logistics software provider Ceedbox and freight forwarder Cardinal Global Logistics to develop a solution that aims to deliver seamless and instant all-risk cargo insurance, tackling the prevalent, global issue of underinsured freight.Cardinal ...
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NewsMaastricht Aachen Airport starts runway renovations to support cargo flow
Photo: Maastricht Aachen AirportMaastricht Aachen Airport has started renovation work on its runway as part of an infrastructure investment plan of up to €100m over the next few years.The Dutch airport is investing €35.3m in its runway upgrade between May and June in anticipation of a project to extend its ...
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ATSG sees no diminished demand for leased freighters
Lessor ATSG hasn’t seen a dip in demand for freighters despite a difficult first quarter on account of "operating headwinds".The Wilmington, Ohio-headquartered firm said its aircraft leasing business Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) "has seen no reduction in demand for its desirable leased freighters, and continues to invest with the expectation ...
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InsightsLevelling up the gender gap in logistics
Laura Odell. Source: DG InternationalDG International head of airfreight Laura Odell started in the industry by chance but has since established a longstanding career.If there is one piece of advice UK-based DG International’s female head of airfreight would give to others climbing the corporate logistics ladder, it would be to ...
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New chief executive for Atlas Air Worldwide
Atlas Air Worldwide has appointed executive vice president and chief commercial officer Michael Steen as chief executive from June 15.He succeeds John Dietrich, who is retiring from the company after nearly 25 years.Steen has more than 30 years of experience in aviation and logistics, including 16 years of executive leadership ...
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NewsMagma Aviation starts first regular flights into China
Photo: Chapman FreebornFreighter operator Magma Aviation has added its first regular scheduled flights to China.The Chapman Freeborn subsidiary's China operations address growing demand and broaden its access to customers in the Asia Pacific region, the airline said.Taking place three to four times per week on a Boeing 747-400 freighter, the ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches first cargo hub outside of Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo’s chief officer, Guillaume Halleux, and Yvonne Makolo, chief executive of RwandAir officially launched operations at the Kigali Africa Hub. Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a Kigali, Rwanda cargo hub in partnership with RwandAir.This is the carrier’s first cargo hub outside Qatar and will be ...