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NewsCanada approves Saab 340 cargo conversion STC
Photo: TAMSweden-based Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has now received approval of its Saab 340 Cargo Conversion supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada.The STC is already approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)."We are happy that the STC is now approved ...
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NewsModern Logistics strikes GSSA deal
Photo: Modern LogisticsBrazilian cargo carrier Modern Logistics has chosen ATC Aviation Services to be its General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) in Latin America.This collaboration supports Modern's expansion by extending the company’s reach into new markets, including Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay.Earlier this year, São Paulo-based Modern announced a ...
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NewsSchiphol cargo handlers reach 'milestone' agreement with union
Image: ShutterstockFour major cargo handling firms at Schiphol Airport have reached a "milestone" joint agreement with union FNV over pay rises.The agreement will provide pay rises of an average of 10% over the coming two years for employees at Menzies World Cargo, Swissport, dnata and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS).Employees will ...
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NewsMenzies expands into Malaysia
Source: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation will begin providing cargo handling services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) as it expands into Malaysia for the first time.The company has secured a 12-month ground handling license to deliver passenger, ramp and cargo services at KUL through the creation of a joint venture (JV) ...
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NewsGSSA Aircargonet partners with booking portal CargoAi
Philipp Gladigau (L) of Aircargonet and Matthieu Petot of CargoAi. Source: CargoAiGSSA Aircargonet International has formed a new partnership that will place its airline customers' capacity on booking portal CargoAi.The partnership will introduce real-time rates and capacity booking for the GSSA's represented airlines in the German market. This includes Amerijet ...
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NewsWFS wins SAS Cargo handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda
The agreement was signed in Stockholm by Markus Ek, CEO of SAS Cargo Group, and Lone Riise, the airline’s Head of Cargo Handling, and, on behalf of WFS by Marc Claesen, SVP Northern Europe and Africa, and Kim Elfström, Managing Director Sweden. Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a ...
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NewsBoeing: Potential under supply in widebody freighters over coming years
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryThere is the potential of an undersupply of large widebody freighters in the second half of the decade, according to Boeing vice president of commercial marketing Darren Hulst.Speaking at the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum and following the release the latest Boeing market forecast, Hulst gave an ...
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NewsWestJet teams up with TCE for customs compliance
Source: Shutterstock/PKpixCanadian carrier WestJet Cargo is to use ECS Group’s TCE solution to manage elements of its customs and operational compliance. TCE will oversee customs operations and related activities including planning, day-to-day management, documentation and regulatory adherence.TCE has a dedicated 24/7 customs reporting team and will use its technology and ...
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NewsAir cargo's "wait and see" approach to US tariffs and positive demand outlook for 2025
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe air cargo industry is taking a wait and see approach to the likely impact of potential new US tariffs and stricter regulatory requirements for e-commerce shipments.At the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum industry leader session, panellists were asked their opinion on how the possible implementation of stricter ...
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NewsEFW signs deal with China’s HNA Aviation
(Picture 1, f.l.t.r.: Zhu Tao, Vice President of HNA Aviation Group; Xu Gang, CEO of Airbus China; Ding Yongzheng, Chairman of HNA Aviation Group; Jordi Boto, CEO EFW; Guo Hongji, President of HNA Aviation Technic Co.,Ltd; Torsten Kühn, Senior Vice President of Business of EFW). Photo: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has ...
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NewsEmbraer secures EASA approval for E190 freighter
Copyright: Alberto Whyte. Source: EmbraerBrazilian aerospace company Embraer has obtained type certification for its E190 passenger to freighter conversion from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).The EASA published the type certificate document, dated November 7, on its website."The Type Design, system reliability and performance of the ERJ 190-100ECJ model ...
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NewsEFW redelivers 100th converted freighter aircraft
EFW's A320, A321 and A330 passenger to freighter conversions. Source: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has reached a major freighter conversion milestone with the redelivery of its 100th converted aircraft.The Airbus A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft was redelivered from EFW’s facility in China.Since the redelivery of its first P2F aircraft for ...
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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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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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NewsMore Menzies facilities implement new cargo software
Source: Menzies. Copyright: Monty RakusenMenzies Aviation is continuing the roll-out of new cargo software that it hopes will create efficiencies in its cargo handling operations.The expansion will see the handler deploy the Wipro Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system at 28 additional stations in 2025.This follows the successful ...
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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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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 ...
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NewsAir Charter Service sees China demand take off
Wanny Wu and James Royds-Jones. Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service's (ACS) China offices have had a bumper year in terms of charter numbers and revenues as the company benefits from a recent re-organisation and general market growth.ACS said that its Greater China offices had a "remarkable" first nine months ...