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AEI to carry out additional ten B737-800SF conversions for Aero Capital
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has been awarded a contract to carry out an additional ten B737-800SF freighter conversions for lessor Aero Capital Solutions (ACS).These ten freighter conversions are in addition to the four announced by AEI in October last year. When the orders are fulfilled, AEI would have converted 14 ...
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Menzies makes a series of cargo appointments
Menzies Aviation has made a series of appointments as it looks to looks to grow in cargo.Rory Fidler joins Menzies in the newly created role of vice president cargo technology and is responsible for digital innovation across cargo operations."Rory has extensive experience in designing and executing digital transformation programmes as ...
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NewsAirport Handling and Beta Trans team up on cargo at MXP
Alberto Morosi, Airport Handling, left and Giorgio Bianculli, Beta TransAirport Handling and cargo handler Beta Trans are teaming up at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to offer airlines at the airport a "one-stop shop" for freight services.Airport Handling, which is a dnata joint venture, offers handling services at MXP, while Beta ...
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BA cargo worker dispute ends after agreement is reached
British Airways’ (BA) cargo handlers in the UK have reached an agreement with the airline following a dispute about planned changes to terms and conditions.The cargo handlers had carried out nine days of strikes over the Christmas period and were set to launch further industrial action last week.However, this was ...
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Air cargo charter demand picks up due to ocean freight issues
Charter broker Air Partner has reported a 50% increase in demand as a result of ocean freight supply chain issues.Over the last few months the container shipping sector has experienced major supply chain issues due to a box shortage in Asia, a surge in demand and port congestion.Air Partner chief ...
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NewsJettainer launches streamlined ULD service for smaller carriers
ULD management firm Jettainer has created a solution to help small- and medium-sized carriers benefit from outsourced ULD management by optimising their ULD fleets and saving money.The company's plug&fly solution is a "streamlined" version of its full-service and includes a fixed pricing model that is guided by the number of ...
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NewsTurkmenistan to take first Airbus jets through A330 freighter conversion
Turkmenistan Airlines has ordered a pair of Airbus A330-200 converted freighters — the first time the central Asian operator has signed for the airframer’s aircraft.The aircraft are set to be delivered in 2022, following the modification work.Airbus has not detailed the source of the airframes to be converted.Turkmenistan Airlines’ fleet ...
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Cargo helps stabilise Swissport in a difficult year
Ground handler Swissport saw its cargo volumes drop last year but the sector helped to stabilise the company.The handler said that its cargo volumes at its 115 warehouses declined by 12.3% year on year in 2020 to 4.1m tonnes. The number of flights handled dropped 59% to 1.7m and passenger ...
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British Airways' UK cargo workers call off first three days of strike
British Airways' cargo handlers in the UK have called off the first three days of strike action that were due to start today.The handlers had been planning nine days of discontinuous strike action, but this has now been reduced to six (see updated timetable below).It is understood the move is ...
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NewsHandler dnata expands cargo operations at Manchester Airport
Cargo handler dnata has opened a new £30m cargo complex at Manchester Airport in the UK to expand and consolidate operations at the facility.The new dnata City North on-airport complex measures 150,000 sq ft and will have an annual capacity of 150,000 tonnes."It is equipped with the latest technologies and ...
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NewsLessor BBAM orders more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCFLessor BBAM will further expand its freighter fleet with an order for six B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, with options for six more.The agreement brings BBAM’s B737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15 and Boeing said also "highlights the continued strength of the e-commerce and express cargo market".The aircraft offers around 23.9 ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn expands in US
New Jersey, USAircraft charter broker Chapman Freeborn has expanded its presence in the Americas by opening a new northeast US office.The company already has three other offices in the US: Los Angeles, Houston and Fort Lauderdale.Chapman Freeborn said the office, which is located in Parsippany, New Jersey, will help it ...
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Air France-KLM extends contract with Swissport in Saudi Arabia
Air France-KLM Group has extended its contract with ground handler Swissport for its operations in Saudi Arabia.As a result of the contract extension, Swissport will carry out cargo handling and passenger services for the group's subsidiaries — including KLM, Air France, Air France Cargo, Martinair and Transavia — until 2025.Gerold ...
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Russi Batliwala on Chapman Freeborn's global ambitions
Since its establishment in 1973, Chapman Freeborn has developed into one of the largest and best-known aircraft charter brokers.The UK-headquartered company was originally set up to market Alaska International Air’s Hercules freighter fleet, which comprised five aircraft at the time.Today, Chapman Freeborn operates on a global scale — with offices ...
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NewsTitan Airways enters the A321 cargo market
Titan Airways A321P2F Source - ST EngineeringUK charter airline Titan Airways has taken delivery of its first A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion on lease from BBAM.In total, the airline has committed to three of the aircraft, with the second unit — also on lease from BBAM — due to be delivered ...
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NewsIAG Cargo ends 2020 with its 1,000th charter flight
IAG Cargo ended last year with the completion of its 1,000th charter flight after having initially launched the services in March.The celebrated flight was carried out with a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, loaded with e-commerce goods "reflecting the acceleration in growth of online retail", from London Heathrow to Los Angeles.IAG Cargo ...
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Aviation Holdings III Investments secures fifth B737-800SF from AEI
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) is to provide a fifth B737-800SF freighter conversion for Aviation Holdings III Investments.The aircraft (MSN: TBD) is scheduled to commence modification in April this year, with work carried out in Miami by Commercial Jet, the authorised AEI conversion centre.The AEI converted B737-800SF freighter offers a main ...
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NewsAir Charter Service appoints Fisher in the US
Air Charter Service has appointed Chris Fisher as business development director in the US.He has 30 years of experience in the aviation industry and will work primarily with the airfreight charter broker’s team based in New York.Fisher began his career in aviation logistics in the US Navy before moving into ...
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NewsAF KLM Cargo signs va-Q-tec lease agreement
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has signed a new airline lease agreement with pharma container manufacturer va-Q-tec to offer the latest sustainable, advanced passive equipment.Va-Q-tec's advanced passive containers can maintain various temperature ranges between -80 °C and +25 °C, set at the start of the journey, for up ...
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LUG aircargo handling looks to an uncertain 2021
In this contributed article, Patrik Tschirch (PT), chief executive, LUG aircargo handling, provides an outlook for the year ahead.What are your expectations for 2021 with respect to air cargo volumes - in Europe/Germany/Frankfurt?PT: That is a difficult question. There are so many uncertainties. When is the pandemic going to end? ...