All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 6
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NewsReports: China Airlines mulls order for four freighters
Photo: China AirlinesTaiwan-based China Airlines is reportedly considering placing an order for new freighters against a backdrop of maintaining Taiwan’s relationship with the US.The airline is considering an order for four freighters alongside as many as 20 passenger aircraft, according to a source known to Reuters, and the US election ...
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NewsFirst Cargo iQ certification for dnata
Photo: dnataGround handling specialist dnata has received its first Cargo iQ certification as it focuses on continuous reporting and transparency across its network.The Dubai-based airport services provider, which has been a member of Cargo iQ since 2020, has integrated the Cargo iQ principles into its existing Quality Management framework, with ...
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NewsEFW and MRO Japan partner on A320P2F/A321P2F conversions
Left Jordi Boto, EFW CEO , right: Takashi Takahashi, CEO, MJP. Photo: EFWMRO Japan (MJP) and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) have formally signed a partnership that will see MJP provide third-party conversion services for EFW's Airbus A320 passenger to freighter (P2F)/A321P2F programmes.The process of onboarding MJP as a subcontractor for EFW ...
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NewsSwissport targets e-commerce with ViaEurope acquisition
Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport; and Bram-Jan Streefland, chief executive of ViaEurope. Photo: SwissportSwissport has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an end-to-end e-commerce handling company, specialising in advanced solutions for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders.ViaEurope offers its e-commerce services at five major airports in Europe: ...
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NewsTrump presidency could curb e-commerce air cargo
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockA crackdown on e-commerce shipments could see the air cargo industry lose valuable volumes in the dawn of a new era of presidency in the US.Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, said there’s a strong possibility that a new government led by the soon-to-be president Donald ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsSwissport opens fifth cargo facility at Heathrow
Joe Bellfield, chief operating officer, cargo, UK & Ireland (left) and Luke Hayhoe, chief commercial officer, UK & Ireland. Picture credit: Stuart BaileyGround handler Swissport has opened its fifth cargo facility at Heathrow Airport (LHR) as part of its plans to increase handling capacity.The new airside facility, which joins four ...
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NewsTexel Air operates world’s first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight
Texel Air 737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirTexel Air Australasia has completed the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 flight on a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following recent certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand (CAANZ) for EDTO 120 flights.The New Zealand registered airline, launched last ...
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InsightsTop 20 cargo airports: Hong Kong retains top spot
Photo: Fedor Selivanov/ ShutterstockAirport Council International (ACI) World’s latest annual dataset indicates an overall decline in air cargo traffic for 2023, while cargo traffic remains concentrated in the world’s main hub airports (see the top 20 table at the end of the article).Global air cargo volumes are estimated to have ...
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InsightsFreight forwarders face complex challenges
Source: ShutterstockAs we close out 2024, it’s clear that freight forwarding in the US is navigating a complex web of challenges and opportunities. From labour disputes to natural disasters and tightening regulatory frameworks, the air cargo and logistics sector continues to be at the forefront of US economic resilience.Members of ...
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InsightsA tale of two airports
Photo: European CargoTwo UK airports are undergoing major changes, but only one of these airports will become more involved in air cargo.Manchester Airports Group (MAG) have announced a £1.1bn investment to expand London Stansted Airport, but made no reference to expanding freight services at its subsidiary operation.The fact that freight ...
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InsightsScaling up open source software
Andreas Nettstrater (Lleft) and Henk Mulder. Photo: Open Logistics Foundation/ IATACollaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.The Open Logistics Foundation, a European organisation that focuses on developing open-source solutions, and trade association, IATA are cooperating to advance digitalisation ...
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InterviewsBroader business strategy fuels Cargojet's growth
Photo: Cargojet Cargojet’s co-chief executive Jamie Porteous discusses how the airline is expanding thanks to new charter business, alongside ACMI and fleet investment. With new business under its belt and good prospects for 2025, Cargojet continues to expand its fleet in the coming year. Two Boeing 767-300s ...
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NewsNunes heads up operations at Chapman Freeborn
Bernardo Nunes. Photo: Chapman FreebornBernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn.Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and ...
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NewsATSG to be acquired for $3.1bn
Photo: Number1411/ ShutterstockInvestment firm Stonepeak is set to acquire US freighter lessor and operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for $3.1bn.The two businesses have entered into a definitive agreement, which has been unanimously approved by ATSG’s board of directors.Upon completion of the transaction, ATSG's shares will no longer trade on ...
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NewsSpeedX acquires Accelerated Global Solutions
Chris Zheng. Photo: SpeedXTech-enabled last mile delivery platform SpeedX has delved into airfreight with the acquisition of freight forwarder Accelerated Global Solutions (AGS).AGS brings a range of services to SpeedX, including international air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing solutions and licensed customs brokerage.With over 300 employees, AGS serves the fast ...
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NewsNew Saltchuk Aviation president and CEO
Betsy Seaton and Mike Thompson. Photo: Saltchuk AviationSaltchuk Aviation president and chief executive Betsy Seaton will retire at the end of the year and former chief operating officer Mike Thompson has now taken on the top role.Thompson, who joined the Seattle-based family of air cargo and aviation services companies as ...
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NewsAir Canada reports 18% cargo revenue growth in Q3
Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada saw 18% year on year cargo revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to thriving belly cargo in the Pacific market.Revenues reached C$253m during the quarter ended September 30, up from C$215m during the third quarter of 2023, said the Montreal-headquartered airline.In its ...
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NewsGlobal K9 acquires Dog Detectives
From left to right: Major Ali Aljeeran, head of Bahrain customs K9 unit; Andrew Jones, director; and major Hamad Alnaham, head of search and investigation section. Photo: Dog DetectivesUS air cargo screening business Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider, Dog Detectives.The acquisition represents GK9PG’s first ...
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NewsNAV AERO partners with Saudia Cargo
Photo: Saudia CargoGlobal General Sales and Services (GSSA) network, NAV AERO has announced a partnership with Saudia Cargo.NAV AERO said the collaboration is expected to offer customers "improved efficiency, capacity, and connectivity in air cargo logistics".With three strategic hubs in Saudi Arabia, Saudia Cargo utilises Saudia Airlines’ passenger flights and ...