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NewsKuehne+Nagel takes delivery of dedicated B747 freighter
Copyright: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has started dedicated freighter operations through a partnership with lessor Atlas Air.In total, the freight forwarder will charter two brand-new B747-8 freighters from the lessor.The first of the two was named "Inspire" at a handing-over ceremony at the Boeing Everett Delivery Center in Everett.The two B747s are ...
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AEI gains B737-800SF freighter conversion approval from Indonesia
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has received approval from Indonesia for its B737-800SF freighter conversion.The Miami, Florida-based company said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DgCA) for the Republic of Indonesia has approved its STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, ...
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Hellmann establishes three new logistics solutions
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has established three new logistics solutions: Consumer Goods, Industrial and Technology.The initiative aims to expand and strengthen Hellman's business throughout the end-to-end logistics supply chain.Hellmann Consumer Goods Logistics aims to ensure that manufacturers can operate at maximum capacity and deliver their products in stores on time with ...
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NewsCathay Pacific Cargo relaunches pharma product
Source: Cathay Pacific CargoCathay Pacific Cargo is relaunching its pharma solution with a new name and two main products.The Hong Kong-based carrier said that from now on its pharma service would be named Cathay Pharma and would include two products; Active and Passive.The Active solution uses ‘active’ containers with thermostatic ...
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ATSG hires chief commercial officer
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has appointed Paul Chase as chief commercial officer.He will assume responsibility for sales, marketing strategy and execution for the ATSG family of companies.Chase currently serves as chief executive of US cargo airline Ameriflight, which utilises over 170 turboprop aircraft primarily in support of UPS, DHL ...
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NewsBlagovisniy joins Diplomat Freight Services
Andriy Blagovisniy has joined Diplomat Freight Services as project cargo sales manager. Photo: Diplomatic Freight ServicesDiplomat Freight Services Ltd (UK) has appointed Andriy Blagovisniy as project cargo sales manager.Blagovisniy has worked in the aviation and air charter industry on the transportation of oversized and super heavy cargoes for 24 years.He ...
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NewsChallenge Airlines MT completes its first flight
Challenge Airlines MT first flight. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Airlines MT has completed its first flight with some special historic cargo onboard.The Malta-registered cargo carrier, which received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) on November 1, brought the Flemish Tapestries from Liège, Belgium to Malta.Challenge Airlines MT provided logistical support as well ...
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NewsLower airfreight rates help animal air transport thrive
Photo: Chapman FreebornRecently added air cargo capacity and the resultant lower rates are helping the air animal transport business grow.Charlie McMullen, director of Chapman Freeborn-owned horse transportation air charter specialist Intradco Global said lower rates mean that many animal shippers have returned to air cargo.“A lot of our clients have ...
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Boeing: Freighter fleet to expand 60% by 2041 on annual cargo growth of 4.1%
The world's freighter fleet is expected to double in size over the next 20 years on the back of average annual cargo traffic growth of 4.1%, according to the latest Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF).The estimated annual growth rate of 4.1% compares with a rate of 3.6% between 2001 ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo confirms it will continue freighter flights
Virgin Atlantic Cargo will continue operating its sole freighter service on an ad hoc basis to secure more air cargo capacity and retain European Union market share.Speaking exclusively to Air Cargo News, the airline said its London-Brussels service that started in May and was operated by Titan Airways utilising an ...
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Covid restrictions continue to impact Cathay Pacific's cargo volumes
Pandemic containment measures in China have continued to impact Cathay Pacific's cargo volumes while European network expansion has softened the blow.Although travel restrictions and quarantine requirements have now eased in Hong Kong, it is still impacted by China's Covid policy.Chief customer and commercial officer Ronald Lam said: “In terms of ...
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NewsAmazon Air adds flights to Manchester-Boston Airport
Source: Manchester-Boston Regional AirportAmazon Air has launched a daily cargo service between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).The service started yesterday and will operate once per week utilising a Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft.Flights will be operated by Atlas Air, with ground handling by Trego-Dugan Aviation and ...
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Awery Aviation takes on digitalisation in air cargo
Digitalisation is one of the most competitive areas of the air cargo industry and Awery Aviation Software is in the thick of things.The company is led by founder and chief executive Vitaly Similanets and offers an Aviation Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; a booking portal named CargoBooking; and e-Magic, which ...
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Heathrow strikes at Menzies Cargo and dnata called off
Please note, this story was published in November and relates to strike action due to take place on November 18Heathrow cargo workers at Menzies and the overall dnata workforce will no longer take part in industrial action that started this morning, but the wider Menzies workforce represented by the union ...
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NewsAmazon partners with Azul Cargo on e-commerce in Brazil
Amazon fulfilment centre. Photo: AmazonAmazon and Azul Cargo have partnered to speed up the delivery of air cargo e-commerce packages in North Brazil.The agreement between the two companies also aims to strengthen package delivery volumes.Azul was chosen by Amazon due to the large number of commercial flights it carries out ...
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NewsPacific Air Cargo continues animal conservation efforts with oversize shipment
Eastern Black Rhinoceros Kendi. Photo: Pacific Air CargoPacific Air Cargo has carried out a complementary hefty animal airfreight shipment as part of conservation efforts.The Honolulu, Hawaii-based airline helped to deliver a critically endangered male rhinoceros to the Honolulu Zoo from Los Angeles for a breeding initiative on November 15.Kendi, an ...
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Kuala Lumpur International looks to implement cargo community system
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is looking to an adopt an air cargo community system developed through a partnership of Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) and Dagang Net Technologies.Under the agreement, both parties will conduct a study on the implementation of the "first-of-its-kind digital platform", connecting airport stakeholders at the Malaysian ...
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Cargojet delays B777F delivery
Freighter operator Cargojet has delayed the delivery of one of its B777 converted freighters as part of efforts to manage capital expenditure (CapEx).Speaking following the publication of the Canada-based airline's third-quarter results, president and chief executive Ajay Virmani said that the company had delayed the delivery of one of its ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo increases global flights
Photo: Qatar CargoQatar Airways Cargo has introduced new routes and increased flight frequencies to multiple destinations in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to meet growing demand this winter season.The carrier recently launched a new freighter service to Riyadh, operating Boeing B777 freighters twice a week, with 100 tonnes ...
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NewsAir Menzies expands in Pakistan
Nadeem Ahmed. Photo: AMIAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened two new branches in Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan as it grows its global network.The Karachi branch is close to Jinnah International Airport, which was the busiest airport in Pakistan pre-pandemic.The new Lahore branch is located near Allama Iqbal International ...