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Freighter switch continues to take its toll on Dubai International
Dubai International recorded another decline in air cargo tonnage in April as the effect of switching dedicated freighter flights to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to take its toll.During the month, freight volumes totalled 204,075 tonnes, a contraction of 3.6% compared with the 211,588 tonnes recorded ...
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Finnair sorts out cargo handling for new Helsinki terminal
Finnair Cargo has signed an agreement with Germany's Lodige Industries to supply a cargo handling system for the airline’s new Helsinki cargo terminal, which is scheduled to open in spring 2017.The flight build and break process within the terminal will be managed by using the Lodige warehouse management software, Cargo ...
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B757 conversion quartet heading for SF Express
US-based Precision Aircraft Solutions is to convert four B757 passenger aircraft into freighters for China’s SF Express Co, the Shenzhen-based logistics specialist and courier.“We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner.The aircraft were ...
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A320/A321 conversion programme launched
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) has signed collaboration agreements with Airbus and the Airbus subsidiary Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) to launch the A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme.This follows a similar collaboration for the A330 P2F programme launched in 2013. Under the new agreements, ST Aerospace will lead the A320/A321 P2F ...
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Cargolux welcomes animal facility expansion
Cargolux has welcomed the extension of Luxair’s animal facility at its cargo hub in Luxembourg.Luxair, which is a shareholder in the all-cargo airline, recently added a series of new fixed stalls to the facility, while nine collapsible stalls are now available on request.The additions bring total capacity at the centre, ...
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Air cargo volume growth slows in April
Airfreight volume growth at airports began to slow in April as gains from the US west coast port strikes and the Chinese New Year effect began to tail off.Figures released by Airports Council International (ACI) show that airports experienced “moderate growth” in April as volumes increased by 3.3% year on ...
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Airbus signs up Beluga XL suppliers
Airbus has selected its major aerostructure suppliers for the Beluga XL programme, the new oversize air transporter.Stelia Aerospace has been selected to design and build the nose fuselage and main cargo door which gives the Beluga XL its signature "whale" shape.Aernnova has been selected to design and build the rear ...
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Swissport and Swiss WorldCargo agreement extended
Ground handler Swissport International and Swiss WorldCargo have extended their strategic handling partnership until 2020.The newly signed agreement extends the long-term cooperation between Swissport and the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines for another five years.The cooperation with Swiss WorldCargo includes 35 stations across the globe and the ...
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SDV implements CEIV Pharma in major hubs
Freight forwarder SDV is implementing the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharmaceutical Logistics programme (CEIV Pharma) certification in 16 major airports across Europe, Asia, North America and South Africa.The Bolloré Logistics subsidiary said that it will be the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to ...
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Saudia launches new Indian freighter service
Saudia Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Delhi, Riyadh and its home base Jeddah, as the Indian city continues to grow in importance for the airline.The twice-a-week service utilises a 747-400 freighter and departs from Delhi every Thursday and Saturday.Delhi has over the years become a key market ...
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Boeing ups aircraft demand expectation
Boeing has upped its expectation for demand of new aircraft from last year’s forecast, predicting that 38,050 new airplanes will be needed over the next 20 years.The company predicted that by the end of the 20 year forecast period, the commercial airplane fleet will double, from 21,600 airplanes in 2014 ...
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Swissport hit dnata for six at Old Trafford
Aeroflot’s ground-handling partners, Swissport and dnata, were given the chance to show their silky football skills on the hallowed Old Trafford turf.They were the guests of the Russian airline, official carrier to Manchester United, which had invited them to a ‘pitch day’ at the Red Devil’s home ground.The end of ...
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EVA commits to five B777 freighters
EVA Airways has a commitment to purchase five B777 freighters, the first of this type to enter the Taiwanese carrier’s cargo fleet, in a list price deal valued at more than $1.5bn.According to its website, EVA currently has a fleet of eight B747-400F and six MD-11Fs."EVA Airways has been a ...
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Russian freighter debut for Cargolux Italia
Cargolux Italia has started a weekly B747 freighter service from Milan Malpensa to the freighter airline’s Chinese hub in Zhengzhou, via Novosibirsk in Russia.The intermediate stop marks the first commercial service by Cargolux to Russia, with Novosibirsk being an important Russian gateway for flowers, garments and machinery.Said Cargolux: “The weekend ...
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Volga-Dnepr shifts giant power stations
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has flown from New York to Cairo, Egypt, a 28-ton shipment of power stations that will be used to supply the Suez Canal widening project.Volga-Dnepr engineers provided technical expertise to ensure that the power stations, mounted into special six metre cradles, would fit into the IL-76TD-90VD’s cargo hold.The ...
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Qatar orders four Boeing freighters
Qatar Airways has ordered four Boeing 777 freighters on the opening day of Paris Air Show.The freighter order was part of a $4.8bn list price deal that includes ten passenger B777-8Xs announced by the Middle East carrier."The order for four 777 Freighters underpins the value that this airplane has also ...
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Aparo takes new role at FPS
Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has appointed Sam Aparo as the new advisory board chairman of the independent network of forwarders and consolidators.Aparo replaces FPS Group founder Benny Ling, who has taken early retirement on health grounds.Said Aparo: “I am delighted to take on this important role, although I would ...
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Lufthansa adds Natal freighter call
Lufthansa Cargo has expanded its South American network with a new freighter connection to the Brazilian city of Natal.“The destination fits right into the existing route to Frankfurt via Viracopos,” explained Achim Martinka, vice president Americas at Lufthansa Cargo.A MD-11F now flies to the ‘City of the Sun’ every Sunday.Located ...
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ABC in 16% traffic surge
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) saw tonnage up 16% in the first five months of 2015, carrying 180,605 tonnes across its global route network linking Europe, Asia and the US via Russia.In Asia, Russia-based ABC increased its footprint by launching twice weekly flights from Hanoi with further onward connections to Europe and ...
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Fast lane loading at Athens
A team effort between two competitor handlers at Athens International airport resulted in the efficient loading of a new Lamborghini sports car.The export shipment - arranged by forwarder GC Lymberpa - was carried out by Swissport Greece Cargo as the cargo handler and Goldair Handling for the loading onto the ...