April 2020

SpiceJet operates its first China freighter flight

SpiceJet has operated its first-ever B737 freighter flight to China carrying Covid-19 related essential medical supplies from Shanghai to Hyderabad….

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Baltic Exchange to add airfreight pricing index

Derivatives trading platform Baltic Exchange will adopt TAC Index airfreight rate data to publish its first index of airfreight prices…

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Jettainer highlights importance of leasing service for short-term ULD use

As the coronavirus continues to impact flights around the globe, demand for the short-term use of ULDs has increased. In…

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Cathay Pacific Cargo sees demand drop but yields and load factor increase

Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Group today released combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon results for March this year,…

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Schiphol cargo market to benefit from extended slot rule change

Freighter operators flying to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are likely to benefit from an extension to slot rules changes in response…

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Brussels Airlines parent company amends board of directors

In its latest meeting, SN Airholding, parent company of Brussels Airlines, made changes to its board of directors. Jan Smets,…

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SF Express continues transpacific expansion with LA freighter flight

Chinese express firm SF Express has expanded its transpacific operation with the addition of a Los Angeles to Hangzhou service….

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IATA renews call to keep air cargo flowing

IATA has renewed its calls for a coordinated approach among governments to keep air cargo flowing. The association said that…

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UN task force charters freighters and creates Covid-19 hubs

The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have outlined how they will utilise air cargo to move…

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TAC Index: Air cargo pricing from China surges again

Airfreight rates from Shanghai to Europe and the US surged again last week as capacity on the trade lanes remained…

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American Airlines Cargo updates cancellation policy to maximise capacity

American Airlines Cargo has updated its cancellation and fair booking policy to mitigate unused space on its flights during this…

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Amsterdam Schiphol: Keeping cargo flowing through Covid-19

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s air cargo community is cooperating and collaborating to meet changing demands caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. Airlines,…

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ACI World report details airports’ management of Covid-19

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published Airport Operational Practice Examples for Managing Covid-19 â€” a report that contains examples of operational…

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Cargo demand drops in Hong Kong and Europe

Statistics released by airports over the last couple of days have revealed the extent of air cargo demand declines, with…

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AEI to convert three B737s for KF Aerospace

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will provide Canada-based KF Aerospace with three B737-400SF freighter conversions. Timing for the total programme completion…

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Finnair the latest carrier to convert cabins for cargo

Finnair is the latest airline to reveal that it is making changes to cabins to handle more cargo. The Helsinki-based…

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WorldACD: March, a month like no other in air cargo history

WorldACD has outlined that after the 2.7% drop in airfreight demand that it reported in January/February, March saw a decrease…

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Japan Airlines utilises CHAMP platform for domestic cargo operations

Japanese Airlines (JAL) has partnered with CHAMP Cargosystems to launch a digital platform to streamline the carrier’s domestic cargo processes….

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IAG Cargo and AIA Pets fly 50 rescue animals from Cyprus to UK

IAG Cargo has partnered with Airbridge International Agencies (AIA Pets) to fly 50 rescue animals on a flight from Cyprus…

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LATAM Cargo strengthens European cargo links

LATAM Cargo has adjusted its international itinerary to strengthen its airfreight links between Latin America and Europe with the addition…

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