May 2021

Hong Kong Air Cargo set for European network expansion

Hong Kong Air Cargo has moved a step closer to expanding its scheduled cargo network with flights to Europe and…

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Menzies Aviation wins deal to serve United Airlines in Australia

Ground handler Menzies Aviation has won two new cargo contracts with United Airlines in Australia. From late May, Menzies will…

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Amerijet takes aim at a fleet of 27 freighters

Like other freighter operators, Amerijet is spoilt for choice what to do with its planes at the moment. “There are…

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Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo receive IATA CEIV Pharma certification

Atlas Air Worldwide’s subsidiary companies, Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, have both received IATA CEIV Phamra certification. The…

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Finnair notes high cargo volumes as it converts A330s to preighters

As with many carriers, Finnair has reported higher-than-usual airfreight demand due to the pandemic. Tommi Voss, head of cargo operations…

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VIDEO: Qatar Cargo transports lions as part of its Rewild the Planet initiative

Earlier this month, Qatar Airways Cargo transported seven lions to nature reserves in South Africa as part of its Rewild…

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China Airlines pilot quarantine to hit cargo flights

China Airlines has warned that around 10% of its cargo capacity will be affected as its pilots are required to…

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Chapman Freeborn appoints new chief information officer

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Laurent Jossa as its new group chief information officer (CIO) as it looks to transition into…

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Blue Dart to trial pharma drone delivery in India

Express delivery firm Blue Dart will begin trials of delivering pharma and medical shipments to remote locations in India using…

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SmartLynx adds five A330s with seats removed to target cargo

SmartLynx Airlines Malta is expanding its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A330 aircraft with seats removed as it…

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CMA CGM continues to expand air cargo network

Recently launched CMA CGM Air Cargo has continued to expand its freighter network with the addition of three new destinations….

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Kuehne+Nagel completes Apex acquisition as it looks to expand in Asia

Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has completed the majority acquisition of Apex International as part of efforts to expand its presence in the…

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ST Engineering to enter freighter leasing JV

MRO provider ST Engineering and Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek are teaming up to establish a joint venture freighter leasing…

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IATA: Strong post-pandemic air cargo market expected

IATA is predicting a positive outlook for air cargo demand and believes it will continue to improve as the vaccine…

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Unions squabble over contract for Canadian cargo pilots

Canada’s Unifor union has sharply criticised US-based pilot union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) for “interference” in pilot-contract negotiations…

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DHL adds road functionality to its digital portal as usage increases

DHL has announced a series of new upgrades to its myDHLi online booking and management system as its user base…

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Lufthansa Cargo starts work on ArtCube facility at Frankfurt Airport

Lufthansa Cargo has started the construction of its new art storage facility at Frankfurt Airport. Located at the Lufthansa Cargo…

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Finnair Cargo continues to develop digital booking capability

Finnair Cargo has expanded its digital booking capabilities by listing its capacity on online booking portal WebCargo. The airline will…

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Crane Worldwide Logistics names O’Connor as EVP strategic development

Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed John O’Connor into the newly created role of executive vice president, strategic development. O’Connor, who…

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AEI’s B737-800SF freighter conversion receives STC approval from the EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Aeronautical Engineers, Inc’s (AEI) supplemental type certificate (ST02690LA) for its 12-pallet…

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