March 2021

Latest B777 conversion programme moves forward

Sequoia Aircraft Conversions will partner with advisory firm Split Rock Aviation on a second B777-300ER freighter conversion programme. The two…

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Seko Logistics sets sights on growth in China

Following Seko Logistics’ secured investment from Ridgemont Equity Partners, which was first reported by Air Cargo News in January, the logistics…

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Hermes and Nallian team up on slot booking

Cargo software firms Hermes Logistics Technologies and Nallian are combining elements of their solutions covering slot booking and acceptance and…

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Changing cargo trends keep Wallenborn busy

Only a few months of 2021 has passed, but the year is already showing positive signs for road feeder services…

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East Midlands Airport consortium gains UK Freeport status

An East Midlands consortium, including the airport, was one of eight companies selected for Freeport status in England. The East…

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Air New Zealand expands network as exporters turn to air cargo

The last few months have seen Air New Zealand open new cargo connections as it looks to meet demand from…

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Record B767 deployments boost ATSG in 2020

Aircraft lessor ATSG has achieved increased revenues for the full-year 2020 following a record number deployments of converted freighters.  The…

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Air cargo boosts K+N in 2020

Kuehne+Nagel’s (K+N) airfreight business registered improvements in profits and revenues last year, while the overall business reported declines. K+N said…

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Volga-Dnepr Airlines and LEJ set up emergency logistics hub

Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an emergency logistics hub for…

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IATA: Air cargo demand beats 2019 levels in January

Air cargo volumes returned to pre-Covid levels in January with demand even increasing compared with 2019 levels for the month….

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Network Airline Services renews with WFS in Belgium and the Netherlands

Sales agent Network Airline Services has renewed its ground handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services in Belgium and The Netherlands,…

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Macquarie AirFinance orders conversions to meet express demand

Aircraft lessor Macquarie AirFinance will convert four of its B737-800SF aircraft through Aeronautical Engineers, Inc as it looks to capitalise…

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Cargo remains the bright spot for Turkish Airlines in 2020

A strong rise in cargo revenues helped Turkish Airlines end 2020 with a profitable final quarter at an operating level,…

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Conversion market takes off but prices remain static

The freighter fleet has grown “strongly” since May last year with more than 200 all-cargo aircraft additions, according to consultant…

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Interview: Virgin Atlantic Cargo – A changing landscape

Virgin Atlantic Cargo adapted quickly to freight-only flying last year. Managing director Dominic Kennedy tells Damian Brett about the challenges…

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LATAM set to expand freighter capacity with B767 conversions

LATAM Airlines will expand its freighter capacity by as much as 80% through the addition of up to eight B767-300ER…

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Cainiao and Saudia Cargo team up on Asia-Europe flights

Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, and Saudia Cargo are teaming up on five weekly flights from Hong Kong…

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DB Schenker commences India air cargo charter service

DB Schenker has commenced its India air cargo charter service, which is part of its Global Flight Operations Program launched to…

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Cathay Cargo transports multiple types of Covid vaccines

Cathay Pacific Cargo is using its Vaccine Solution pharma service to transport large numbers of Covid-19 vaccines, under varying required…

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SIA Cargo B747-400F suffers puncture damage near undercarriage

A Singapore Airlines freighter has completed repairs in Brussels after punctures were discovered near the aircraft’s undercarriage. SIA said the…

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