September 27, 2017

We may need more 747-8Fs, says Qatar chief

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker hinted that his airline could place orders for further 747-8 freighter aircraft…

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Volga-Dnepr and ACS help dig miners out of a hole

Having one of Volga-Dnepr’s IL-76TD-90VD freighters on hand helped Air Charter Service  quickly move a 27-tonne drilling machine from Perth,…

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Hijacked plane home after 40 years

Cast your mind back 40 years, if you are old enough, to October 1977, when terrorist groups were in full…

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South Africa airport strike alert

Airports Company South Africa is warning of a possible nationwide strike today (Wednesday 27 September). While it is not aware…

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New group gives one-stop drone service

A new alliance of firms has been launched to bring connectivity to the global drone industry. Companies in the Drone…

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New players and platform solutions will bring far-reaching change to air cargo

Leading minds from industry and science have come together at the second Frankfurt Air Cargo Innovation Lab conference to discuss…

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First flight for Alaska Air freighter

Alaska Air Cargo has introduced its first converted Boeing 737-700 freighter to its fleet, the first aircraft of its kind…

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Airports see strong Far and Middle East growth

Air freight through Asia-Pacific airports grew 9.3% and 10.6% in the Middle East during July, according to the latest figures…

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LUG owner Dettmer takes over Hamburg handler

Bremen-based Dettmer Group has taken over LHU Luft Hafen Umschlag, Hamburg airport’s largest air cargo handler, following the insolvency of…

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