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NewsRecord quarter for ACS with almost 1,500 cargo charters
Cargo switching from sea to air and a continued lack of bellyhold capacity saw broker Air Charter Service (ACS) record the busiest ever quarter for its cargo division, with 1,445 cargo charters from August to October.ACS said that the current supply chain disruption is curently showing no signs of slowing ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints new India director
Malcolm Dsouza. Source: Chapman FreebornCharter broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Malcolm Dsouza as its new director, India.Dsouza joins the business following over 10 years at freight forwarder Jeena & Company. He also has over 18 years’ experience working with international airlines, 10 of which were in senior management roles in ...
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FlightService secures A330 and A340 freighter conversion kits
AELF FlightService (FlightService) has purchased ten Medius passenger to freighter (PTF) conversion kits from aviation engineering group Avensis Aviation.FlightService is a commercial aircraft leasing company and ACMI/Charter provider of passenger and freighter aircraft.Operated by sister company, Malta-based Maleth Aero, FlightService will work with Avensis to convert its Airbus A330 and ...
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Turkish Cargo selects Unilode for ULD repair
Turkish Cargo has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions for the maintenance and repair of its ULD fleet under a three-year agreement.Unilode will repair Turkish Cargo’s standard and heavy-duty pallets, pallet nets, cargo and special containers at 22 locations in Unilode’s EASA and FAA-certified repair network in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, ...
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NewsHactl opens central operations control centre
Source: HactlHong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has centralised control of operations across the business with the opening of Integrated Hactl Control Centre (iHCC).The iHCC will centralise operations control, systems control and maintenance control for the first time, with duty managers able to monitor the entire SuperTerminal 1 facility ...
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NewsSwissport gains full ownership of Korean JV
Source: SwissportSwissport International has become the full owner of its South Korea joint venture as part of its growth strategy in Asia.The handler has increased its shareholding in Swissport Korea from 59% to 100% "underlining its confidence in the Korean aviation market".Since entering the market in 2005 with local partners, ...
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NewsCargojet the launch customer for Mammoth's B777 conversion programme
Source: MammothCargojet Airways will be the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters' B777-200LR freighter conversion programme.The Canada-based lessor and operator has initially signed up for two B777-200LRMF freighters, with options two -300ERMFs and two additional -200LRMFs.The first aircraft (MSN 29742) is expected to begin the conversion process in mid-2022 with delivery ...
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NewsBoeing to open new conversion lines as Icelease orders B737BCFs
Source: BoeingBoeing will open three new B737-800BCF conversion lines on the back of rising cargo demand.The company will open one conversion line at Boeing's London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility and two conversion lines in 2023 at KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna.Earlier this year, Boeing announced it would ...
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Emirates Skycargo to expand freighter fleet with $1bn investment
Emirates SkyCargo will add two new production freighters and convert four passenger aircraft in response to rising cargo demand.The Dubai-hubbed carrier signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for two B777Fs that will join its fleet in 2022 and also convert four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters ...
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NewsEastern appoints Ebanks to oversee B777 cargo conversions
Mark Ebanks. Source: Eastern AirlinesEastern Air Holdings has appointed Mark Ebanks as executive vice president – aircraft management and leasing to oversee the conversion of its express freighter fleet.Ebanks will lead the development of aircraft leasing and asset management business operations, the company said.He will also oversee the transition and ...
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Cargo handlers feel the peak season strain
Cargo sheds across Europe and North America are struggling to keep up with this year's peak season demand, causing delays for the pick up and drop off of cargo.In Europe, handlers at major cargo hubs Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are all feeling the strain.Air Cargo News reported ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn targets Russia with new Moscow office
Maxim Tsarev. Source: Chapman FreebornCharter firm Chapman Freeborn has opened a Moscow office as it looks to expand in Russia.In line with the opening, the company has appointed Maxim Tsarev as director general, Russia, to lead the business in the new territory.Tsarev joins the business following 10 years at forwarder ...
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SkyUp Airlines selects Skyport for Prague handling
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines has selected Skyport to handle import and export cargo at Prague Airport.The contract follows SkyUp Airlines' launch of a new service between Boryspil International Airport, Ukraine, and Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Czech Republic.Skyport chief executive David Adámek said: "The Ukraine market has been traditionally very strong ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International expands again
Warren Jones. Source: AGICargo handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has continued its expansion in the cargo market with a new building at New York JFK.AGI has moved into JFK’s Cargo Building 22, adding 11,960 sq ft of office space and 82,153 sq ft of warehouse space to its existing facilities ...
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Hactl returns to full operations after Covid quarantine slowdown
Ramp operations at Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl are back up to full speed after covid quarantines resulted in a reduction in resource.The handler said that it is has returned to "full manning and normal operations" after a single Covid-19 case was reported on October 7 in the ramp handling ...
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NewsNew cargo customs requirements add to the strain at Frankfurt
Photo: Fraport AGCargo shipments at Frankfurt Main Airport are continuing to face delays as a result of high demand and new customs procedures for imports.The latest figures from Europe's busiest cargo hub show that demand at the airport continues to surge - in September cargo volumes increased by 13.4% year ...
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GA Telesis returns for six more B737-800 conversions
GA Telesis has placed an order for an additional six B737-800SF freighter conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The first aircraft of this new order will commence modification in March 2022, and all modification and maintenance requirements will be performed by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet.The remaining aircraft are ...
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Lufthansa Cargo opts for WFS for handling in Brazil
Lufthansa Cargo has awarded a three-year cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport.The contract covers cargo carried onboard the German carrier's passenger, freighter and ‘preighter’ services.The agreement, which commenced this month, is WFS’ first contract including cargo-only operations in Brazil.Lufthansa Cargo offers daily Boeing ...
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NewsCargo Force set for expansion following US Postal win
Cargo Force Seattle. Source: Cargo ForceHandler Cargo Force will open four new US facilities after winning a new contract with the US Postal Service (USPS).The new contract for mail and express services will last seven years and is worth $100m.The new facilities to be opened by Cargo Force are located ...
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NAS expands cargo presence in Kenya through Siginon partnership
National Aviation Services (NAS) has acquired a 51% stake in Siginon Aviation which provides airport ground handling and cargo management services at two Kenyan airports.The deal means that NAS has expanded its presence in Africa through the addition of Nairobi and Eldoret airports in Kenya.NAS group chief executive Hassan El-Houry ...