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InsightsAll change for energy airfreight
Reduced heavylift capacity, costs and shifts in the oil market have forced the air charter market to think outside the box, but new opportunities are emerging in the energy airfreight sector.The reduction in heavylift airfreight capacity since the invasion of Ukraine is prompting manufacturers in the energy sector to consider ...
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NewsASL extends Liège contract with Swissport
Photo: SwissportCargo operator ASL Airlines Belgium has extended its collaboration with Swissport Belgium at Liège Airport.The partnership, which dates back to 2017, now covers all services including ramp handling, warehousing and customs clearance for general, perishable, and sensitive pharmaceutical cargo.ASL Airlines Belgium operates cargo flights between Liège and China, the ...
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NewsWFS boosts capacity at Chicago O’Hare Airport
Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased its cargo capacity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport by more than 10% with the opening of a further cargo terminal.The cargo handler, acquired by SATS in April, has signed a 15-year lease on the new facility in the airport’s northeast cargo area, which ...
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NewsKMC and NIAR WERX 777 freighter conversion plans accelerate
Recently NIAR WERX and KMC began testing of a full-scale demonstrator cargo door for the 777-300ER conversion. Photo: Wichita State UniversityThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the certification plan for Kansas Modification Center's (KMC) 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter conversion FAA Supplemental Type Certificate programme.KMC is developing its 777-300ERCF ...
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NewsAir Partner and Worldwide GSA join forces in APAC
Centre of photo: Pierre Van der Stichele, Air Partner; and Maggie Goh, chief executive of Worldwide GSA groupGlobal aviation services group, Air Partner, has joined forces with Worldwide GSA, a sister company of the Air Logistics Group, to enhance and expand its cargo offering in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.Air Partner ...
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NewsDigitalisation could see air cargo winners and losers
Ismail Durmaz. Photo: Global GSA GroupWinners and losers could emerge as digitalisation’s role in air cargo develops, says the head of Global GSA Group.Speaking to Air Cargo News, chief executive Ismail Durmaz says digitalisation will disrupt the industry, but it’s not yet clear which part/s will be impacted, and how.“We ...
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NewsWFS opens air cargo terminal in India
Members of the WFS team in Bengaluru at the launch of operations. Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened an air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) in India.The cargo handler was awarded the 15-year licence to operate the international cargo terminal and cold ...
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Qatar Cargo and Envirotainer partner on pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer have joined forces to offer a more sustainable solution for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.By capitalising on both organisations’ extensive network capabilities, along with Envirotainer's Releye container, CO2 shipment emissions can be reduced by up to 90% compared to other solutions, the partners claimed.The Releye RLP and ...
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NewsAEI receives Argentinian STC Approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion
Photo: AEIAeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) has approved its STC for the 12-pallet position Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion.The Florida-based conversion company has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), Brazilian and now Argentinian ANAC approvals for its ...
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Challenge Group lands investment package for 767 conversions
Maltese-based airfreight and logistics specialist Challenge Group is receiving investment supporting its acquisition and freighter conversion of a batch of Boeing 767-300ERs.Investec Aviation Finance is providing just over €60m for the purchase and modification of four 767s.Challenge Group operates carrier divisions in Israel – the company formerly known as CAL ...
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Strike Aviation scoops Air Canada Cargo deal for Costa Rica
Air Canada Cargo has selected Strike Aviation to provide General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA) services for its new freighter flights to Costa Rica.The GSSA had previously been providing services for the airline's bellyhold operation to Costa Rica but this has now been expanded to include the recently launched freighter ...
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CharterSync looks to expand team following portal updates
Cargo charter portal CharterSync is looking to expand its team after the successful launch of its updated platform.The UK-headquartered firm recently upgraded its portal to offer a digital end-to-end booking process and management system for its freight forwarder users.Speaking at the Air Cargo Europe event, CharterSync co-founder and director Ed ...
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NewsArrowsmith returns to ACS in North America cargo role
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Alfie Arrowsmith as regional vice president of cargo for North America.Arrowsmith has previously worked for the broker; he originally joined ACS’s South African operation in 2010, before moving to another charter broker in the country.In 2015, he moved to Miami and ...
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SmartLynx targets a fleet of 13 A321Fs by year end
SmartLynx Airlines is aiming to become the largest operator of A321-200 converted freighters in Europe by the end of the year.The charter carrier and lessor currently operates six A321Fs but plans to increase its fleet to 13 by the end of the year, while adding four more units by the ...
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NewsSwissport upgrades perishable and pharma facilities in Kenya
Source: SwissportCargo handler Swissport has expanded its cold storage facility at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).The facility now boasts a new 750 sq m cold storeroom with direct access from the airside. The new cold storeroom can hold up to 110 aircraft pallets and is equipped with a flatbed ...
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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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NewsUSC to be launch customer for Avensis' A340 cargo conversion programme
Source: AvensisNew airline USC has been announced as the launch customer for Avensis Aviation's conversion programme for Airbus A340-300 and A340-600 aircraft.The Germany-based carrier entered service early this summer with a fleet of A340-300s and A340-600s. The aircraft are initially being used on passenger ACMI services and will later be ...
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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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Cargo Air orders another 737-800 conversion
Bulgaria-based Cargo Air has ordered its fifth Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI).The aircraft, (MSN 30881) is slated to commence modification in June 2023 with all conversion-related touch labor to be performed by authorised AEI conversion centre Commercial Jet in Miami.Cargo Air purchase and fleet acquisitions director ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation expands in Panama with latest acquisition
Source: Menzies AviationGround handler Menzies Aviation has expanded its presence in central America through the purchase of Aircraft Services and Consulting.The acquisition gives Menzies access to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH), with additional operating licenses secured for David Airport (DAV) and Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB)."Panama ...