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NewsGoersch becomes Atlas Air chief operating officer
Photo: Atlas Air WorldwideAtlas Air Worldwide has appointed Klaus Goersch as executive vice president and chief operating officer.Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.As the company’s primary liaison with the Federal ...
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NewsIATA: Air cargo demand robust in October but outlook less positive
Willie Walsh. Photo: IATAAir cargo volumes remained robust in October as traffic was up year on year for the fifteenth consecutive month but the coming 12 months should be viewed with caution, according to IATA.The latest statistics from IATA show that in October demand in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms ...
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NewsPre-tariff rush and e-commerce demand to fuel a busy start to 2025 for air cargo
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockWith the peak season at its peak, attention in the air cargo market is beginning to turn to the coming 12 months and many are predicting a busy start to the year for the industry despite recent developments.There has been much discussion over recent weeks of the potential ...
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NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.The new route launched on December 2 and is served by ...
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NewsChina air cargo volumes up nearly 20% on 2023
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChina's air cargo volumes have increased nearly 20% this year compared to last year as a result of increased international demand, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).Between January and October of this year, the country's aviation sector handled nearly 7.3m tonnes of cargo and ...
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NewsRodriguez scoops new digital role at IAG Cargo
Daniel Rodriguez. Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the newly created role of head of digital sales.The cargo business said that the new role was part of efforts to accelerate its online offering and "better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape".Rodriguez has held various roles within ...
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NewsDachser strengthens multimodal logistics with new France facility
Source: ShutterstockGerman logistics company Dachser has opened a new facility in Le Havre, France to help support growth of its contract logistics and air & sea logistics businesses and better coordinate multimodal operations.The site in France's largest freight port combines a contract logistics warehouse and a Dachser Air & Sea ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president
Linas Dovydenas, president, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA). Photo: Chapman FreebornAir cargo and passenger charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.Dovydenas previously spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent ...
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NewsCainiao and Qatar Cargo deepen partnership covering e-commerce
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockQatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao have announced the formation of a new partnership that aims to capitalise on the growth of e-commerce.Details on exactly what the partnership will involve were lacking, with the two companies stating that they will "leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to ...
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NewsCathay Cargo Terminal boosts security with AI
Source: Cathay Cargo TerminalCathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its existing CCTV infrastructure to enhance safety and security monitoring across its terminal buildings. Partnering with Intenseye, which specialises in AI-powered workplace safety solutions, Cathay Cargo Terminal ...
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NewsACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world's largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project.Last month, in conjunction with a major South African conservation and relocation company, ACS helped in the transportation of 39 white rhinoceroses from Namibia to Dallas, US, for three ...
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines' cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines.On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean had to commit to divesting ...
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NewsPharma.Aero validates Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor
Image source: Numstocker/ ShutterstockThe Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor has been successfully validated through Pharma.Aero’s Corridor 3.0 Project.Through the Corridor 3.0 project, Hong Kong International Airport, Miami International Airport and Cathay Cargo have validated the end-to-end transport process for live shipments.The validation demonstrates a 100% success rate, with zero temperature excursions, ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo transports Chile's first fresh salmon shipment to Australia
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo has transported Chile's first-ever salmon shipment of fresh, chilled salmon fillets to Australia.The 220 kg shipment was transported in the bellyhold of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft operating between Santiago and Melbourne on November 27.The airline said that before the transport could take place, a "rigorous ...
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Newsdnata is first ground handler in Europe to earn IATA environmental management certification
More than 70% of dnata Netherlands' ground support equipment fleet is powered by electricity or solar energy. Photo: dnataGlobal air and travel services provider dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the IATA environmental management certification in recognition of its sustainability initiatives.IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is ...
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NewsOman Air selects Air Liaison for UK GSA duties
Oman Air's first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter. Image: BoeingOman Air has selected Air Liaison as its new General Services Agent (GSA) for cargo operations in the UK.Oman Air currently operates daily passenger flights from London Heathrow to its hub in Muscat using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.From Muscat, the airline ...
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NewsAstral adds second 737-400F
Image source: Astral AviationKenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet.The freighter operator said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday November 27 that the 737-400F was delivered on Thursday November 21. The 737-400F, capable ...
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NewsWeaker than expected peak sees lower increase in Hong Kong airfreight rates
Image: ShutterstockAirfreight rates on major trades out of Hong Kong picked up in November for the peak season, although the rate of change lags behind historical levels.Figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index, based on TAC data, show that average rates – a combination of both spot and contract – ...
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NewsEtihad to exercise options for three additional A350Fs
A350F Etihad Cargo. Photo: AirbusEtihad Cargo has confirmed that it will exercise options on three additional Airbus A350 freighters.In an emailed statement to Air Cargo News, the carrier confirmed a report in Freightwaves that it would add to its additional order of seven of the aircraft to meet rising e-commerce ...
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NewsMaersk Air Cargo takes delivery of second 777 freighter
Maersk Air Cargo 777F. Photo: MaerskMaersk Air Cargo has taken delivery of its second Boeing 777 freighter as it continues to expand its airfreight operations.The newbuild aircraft (OY-MAD) was delivered to Maersk's airfreight hub in Billund from Boeing's Seattle home on November 26. It has been given the name Maersk ...