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NewsEmirates backs freighter conversion plans despite delays
Emirates Boeing 777-300. Photo: EmiratesEmirates SkyCargo has confirmed it is sticking with plans to convert 10 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters despite production delays.There are currently 10 777-300ER Emirates-owned aircraft due for conversion by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), however, the aircraft were not mentioned in the recently published Emirates’ 2023-2024 ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines AN-124 completes US satellite flight
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines and charter firm Proair have transported a satellite and supporting equipment from Turkey to the US utilising one of its AN-124-100 aircraft.The Türksat 6A satellite was transported in a special container fixed to the frame. For loading the piece into the cargo cabin of the AN-124-100, ...
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Etihad Cargo looks forward to additional summer belly capacity
Etihad Cargo is hoping to capitalise on additional belly capacity being added for the summer season.Etihad will add 100 additional passenger flights as part of its summer schedule, including 23 weekly flights to eight new destinations and 77 flights to existing destinations.The new routes are Antalya, Bali, Al-Qassim (Saudi Arabia), ...
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NewsAeroTransCargo hires Szar as president
Charles Szar. Photo: AeroTransCargoCharles Szar has been appointed as president of global cargo airline AeroTransCargo (ATC) and will lead the company's development strategy.He brings over 30 years of commercial, civil aviation and military aviation/aerospace experience to AeroTransCargo from previous jobs in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia.Prior to joining ...
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US Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association scholarship programme open for applications
The US Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) has opened applications for its scholarship programme that is designed to help aspiring pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians (AMT) and airline managers to pursue their careers.To apply for the scholarship programme, individuals need to be a college student currently enrolled in an accredited ...
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NewsYusen Logistics expands Hong Kong Airport feedership operation
Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park. Photo: Yusen LogisticsYusen Logistics (Shenzhen) has started handling import air cargo at its Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park (BLP) site using feeder vessels to transfer cargo from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).In March last year, Yusen Logistics Hong Kong established its own container freight station ...
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NewsWarnings of potential east coast US container port strikes
shutterstock_590908535-3 Photo: Travel mania/ Shutterstock Talks between US ports and port worker representatives over a new labour contract have broken down this week raising the possibility of strike action at east and Gulf coast terminals. Dockworker union the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said it had halted talks ...
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European Cargo gears up for more freighters
Freighter operator European Cargo and Bournemouth Airport's in-house handler Cargo First are preparing for the addition of three more Airbus A340 freighters over the coming months.The carrier, which operates flights between Bournemouth in the UK and China, will add its fourth A340-600 converted freighter in July, with two more to ...
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NewsSwissport Frankfurt recertified by IATA for pharma
Swissport's air cargo centre at Frankfurt Airport. Photo: SwissportSwissport's air cargo centre at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been reawarded with IATA’s CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification.The certification demonstrates a company's rigorous adherence to the quality and security standards essential for handling sensitive pharmaceuticals.“The ...
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RwandAir Cargo expands freighter network
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services from its Kugali hub to Dubai and Djibouti to be operated by its Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.The new routes will increase RwandAir’s cargo network to seven destinations across Africa and the Middle East.The flight to Dubai World Central (DWC) is the carrier's second service ...
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NewsLast BelugaXL enters service
BelugaXL. Photo: AirbusThe last of six Airbus BelugaXLs has now entered service with Airbus Transport International (ATI) after serving as the programme’s test aircraft since 2018.Through operations with Airbus subsidiary ATI, which has been Airbus' internal airline since 1996, these aircraft carry sub-assemblies and components between Airbus’ European manufacturing sites.Based ...
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Days left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!
There are now just days left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards, so don't miss out on the chance to be recognised as an industry innovator!Companies have until June 17 at 5pm (BST) to submit their entries.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of ...
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NewsCargojet scoops China-Canada e-commerce freighter deal
Source: BeAvPhoto/Shutterstock.comLogistics firm Great Vision HK Express has contracted Cargojet to provide a scheduled charter service between China and Canada to carry e-commerce volumes.The three-year agreement will see Cargojet operate Boeing 767-300 freighters between Hangzhou and Vancouver a minimum of three times per week.The service started on May 22 and ...
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NewsModern Logistics targets Latin American and US air cargo markets
Modern Logistics is planning to execute a two-stage strategy to enter the Latin American and US air cargo markets. The initial phase will expand Modern’s service to Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. This will take place in the third quarter of this year, according to the company’s chief executive ...
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NewsAmerijet reports positive momentum after restructuring
US freighter operator Amerijet is looking to the future after a difficult 12 months that have seen the airline restructure its business and fleet.Speaking to Air Cargo News, chief executive Joe Mozzali said that the airline’s troubles stemmed from there being too much capacity in a slowing air cargo market ...
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ANA postpones Nippon takeover for the 4th time
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has delayed its planned takeover of fellow Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) for a fourth time.At last confirmation, the deal was due to be completed on July 1, but this has now been pushed back to March 31 next year.The delay is because of the ...
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Air Canada Cargo signs up for Rotate's Sales Cockpit
Air Canada Cargo will use Rotate's Sales Cockpit technology with the goal of increasing sales and monitoring performance of its operations.The Sales Cockpit is web-based software that continually scans an airline’s data to automatically identify sales opportunities with customers.Integrating this software with existing systems allows Air Canada Cargo to automatically ...
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My Freighter and Air Europa expand cargo networks with new tie-up
My Freighter and Air Europa have announced an interline agreement that will allow the former to add flights to the Americas and the latter to expand into Asia.The agreement will give Tashkent-hubbed My Freighter access to eight new destinations: Panama City, Cancun, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, Columbia, Miami, New York ...
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NewsMASkargo and Qatar Cargo share networks and capacity
Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo will share their networks and fleet capacity to increase cargo services to customers as part of a new partnership.MASkargo customers will have access to the global Qatar Airways Cargo network, while Qatar Airways Cargo customers will have further access to the growing Asia ...
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NewsK+N invests in new Dubai e-commerce facility
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has started work on a new e-commerce centre located close to Dubai World Central (DXB) Airport.The new facility will provide fulfilment and distribution services and is located in dedicated e-commerce area EZDubai, which offers exemption from customs clearance procedures within bonded logistics corridors.It will offer 23,000 sq ...