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NewsSmartLynx Malta expands into freighter market
SmartLynx Malta converted A321-200FSmartLynx Malta, a subsidiary of ACMI and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines, has signed a lease contract with VALLAIR that will see two newly converted A321-200 freighter aircraft joining its fleet.SmartLynx Malta said it plans to expand its fleet and aims to have ten A321s by 2023.Zygimantas ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: IAI Aviation Group notes increasing demand for Boeing 737 conversions
As leader in passenger-to-freighter (P-2-F) aircraft conversions, IAI BEDEK has successfully converted more than 260 aircraft, which have collectively accumulated over 2,500,000 operational flight hours over the past 40 years. Among these aircraft are different types of Boeing 737, 757, 767, 747, and the MD-11, with the conversion of the ...
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Strong year for ATSG as subsidiary delivers fifth converted freighter to UPS
Air Transport Services Group, Inc (ATSG) subsidiary firm Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has delivered a fifth converted Boeing 767-300 freighter to UPS.The delivery is one of five Boeing 767-300 freighters committed to UPS by CAM and brings ATSG’s total deliveries this year to twelve.The company said its fleet expansion during ...
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NewsAEI carries out first B737-800SF conversion for Allied Air
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has delivered its first B737-800SF freighter conversion to Nigeria-based carrier Allied Air — making the carrier the first in Africa to own and operate a B737-800SF on the continent.The conversion follows AEI entering into an agreement with Allied Air in March this year, which will see ...
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NewsMoscow's ZIA Cargo achieves RA-3 certification
Zhukovsky International Airport cargo handler ZIA Cargo JSC has completed the RA-3 certification process making it easier for airlines to transport cargo to the European Union (EU).All cargo intended for or traveling through the EU must be transported along a verified and approved supply chain, which is achieved by obtaining ...
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NewsDnata utilises Hermes at six Australian airports
Cargo handler dnata has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT)’s cargo management system Hermes 5 (H5) at six airports across Australia.As well as cargo management, the software provides business intelligence, machine learning, track and trace, and self-serve capabilities.Yuval Baruch, chief executive, HLT said: "All of dnata’s cargo management systems at ...
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NewsPrecision's first A321 converted freighter completes test flight
Conversions firm 321 Precision Conversions has completed the first post-conversion flight of its A321-200PCF freighter.The first flight carried out by 321 Precision Conversions, which is a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS), took place on October 10.The passenger A321 aircraft was converted to ...
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NewsWFS prepares for Covid-19 vaccine with Project Coldstream
Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched Project Coldstream to co-ordinate its response to the anticipated global transportation of some 16bn doses of Covid-19 vaccine.The project is headed by the firm's executive vice president of innovation Mike Duffy, who will be supported by "senior operations, commercial and communications specialists".The ...
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NewsFrankfurt Cargo Services achieves IATA CEIV pharma certification
Cargo handler FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services has successfully concluded the IATA CEIV certification process for its pharma operations.The handler said it had upgraded its facilitates as part of the certification.Christoph Cyranek, manager of quality assurance and performance improvement at FCS, said: “In the course of the certification process, the FCS ...
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NewsBatliwala moves from CEO to chair of Chapman Freeborn
Russi Batliwala, chair, Chapman FreebornGlobal aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of the Avia Solutions Group has appointed Russi Batliwala as its chair.The move comes as the company welcomes back Eric Erbacher to take up Batliwala's former role of chief executive."The appointments come at an exciting time for the business, ...
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AGI integrates digital platform with CHAMP's Cargospot Handling system
Ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has selected CHAMP's (application programming interface) API to enable the interweaving of its digital cargo system with CHAMP’s Cargospot Handling system.CHAMP said its API gateway includes a developer portal designed to facilitate "independent development" by its customers.In light of this, AGI and CHAMP worked ...
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NewsAsiana converts A350 to temporary freighter
Source: Asiana. Asiana A350 temporarily concerted to all-cargoAsiana Airlines has commenced operations with an Airbus A350-900 partially retrofitted as a maindeck freighter, as it plans scenic flights with its grounded A380s.The A350 renovation work involved removing 283 economy class seats and installing a steel panel on the floor “to ensure ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn names its first group humanitarian cargo director
Chapman Freeborn has promoted Daniel Carriett into the newly created role of group humanitarian cargo director.In his new role, Carriett reports directly to Neil Dursley, chief commercial officer.Dursley commented: "I am delighted to announce the promotion of Carriett to group humanitarian cargo director."We have expanded our client portfolio during this ...
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Volga-Dnepr moves fire engines to assist in California fires
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried out an An-124-100 charter flight for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the bushfire firefighting efforts in California.The carrier moved two fire engines and a Ford F-250 pick-up truck, weighing more than 20 tonnes in total, from Atlantic City in New Jersey to ...
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NewsQatar Cargo signs up for SkyCell containers
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a lease agreement for temperature-controlled pharma containers with SkyCell.The airline said the addition of the temperature-controlled hybrid containers will provide its customers with the choice of a "wide range of containers in which to transport their pharmaceuticals".Qatar Airways’ chief officer cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: “The ...
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John Menzies looks to expand in cargo despite volume decline
Ground handler John Menzies saw its cargo volumes decline in the first half of the year but is looking to expand in the sector.The company reported a "resilient" performance in its cargo business as volumes dropped by 22% year on year as a result of reduced bellyhold operations due to ...
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Fourth AEI-converted B737-800SF for Aviation Holdings
AEI has entered into a partnership that will see it providing Aviation Holdings III Investments with its fourth B737-800SF freighter conversion.The order follows Aviation Holdings III Investments placing an order for three AEI B737-800SF conversions in May.Work on the fourth aircraft (MSN 29040) is expected to start in January next ...
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NewsAirBridgeCargo continues vaccine preparation with SkyCell shipment
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has completed the transportation of 12 SkyCell containers from Hong Kong (China) to Amsterdam (Netherlands).The operation was organised in partnership with UPS Healthcare, with the SkyCell 1500C containers shipped from Europe to Asia in pre-conditioned mode, meaning the temperature is at the correct level for the arrival ...
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NewsWFS and Airbus partner on Beirut aid flight
Ground handler Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) team in Toulouse, provided ground and cargo handling services for a humanitarian flight organised by the Airbus Foundation to help victims of last month’s devastating explosion in Beirut.The incident on 4 August, in which ammonium nitrate stored at the port of Beirut exploded, caused ...
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NewsAerSale swoops on 24 B757s as it eyes cargo conversions
Lessor and MRO firm AerSale has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 24 Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft that it will convert into freighters.AerSale, which offers and array of aviation services including conversions, said it had targeted Boeing 757 passenger aircraft as feedstock "for a burgeoning freight market".“Pre-Covid, more freight ...