January 2022

Geodis the latest forwarder to expand air cargo network

Geodis will expand its AirDirect cargo network in Asia Pacific as it looks to meet “surging demand” in the region….

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Yamato and JAL to team up on domestic freighter flights

Japan-based logistics firm Yamato is partnering with Japan Airlines (JAL) to launch domestic freighter flights in 2024 in response to…

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Airbus launches supersize air cargo service

Airbus has launched a new air cargo service using its BelugaST fleet to help meet outsized freight transportation needs. Airbus…

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American Airlines and CHAMP extend partnership

American Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for access to the largest air cargo community platform, TRAXON cargoHUB….

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IATA: Strong 2021 air cargo demand with constrained capacity

Demand for air cargo in 2021 was strong but capacity was constrained, according to IATA. Full-year demand for air cargo…

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321 Precision expands conversion capacity through HAECO

321 Precision Conversions will expand its capacity through an agreement with HAECO Xiamen as it looks to meet high demand…

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Delta Cargo adds SAF programme

Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as airlines continue their drive…

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MSC and Lufthansa eye ITA Airways

Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is interested in acquiring a majority stake in Italian state airline ITA Airways….

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321 Precision Conversions receives A321-200PCF conversions order

A joint venture (JV) formed by Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation (GHA) has secured four A321-200PCF conversion slots…

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US DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for…

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SITA buys out Cargolux’s stake in CHAMP

Transport IT firm SITA has become the sole owner of air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems after buying the stake…

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Geodis awards WFS contract for Paris cargo facility

Global logistics service provider Geodis has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a manpower contract to supply a dedicated team of…

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dnata and Brussels Airport achieve CEIV certification

Ground handler dnata and Brussels Airport are celebrating the award of IATA CEIV Live Animal certification, while dnata has also…

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cargo-partner expands air cargo charter capacity

Logistics firm cargo-partner has added extra airfreight charter capacity from Europe to the US as it looks to meet a…

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Modair launches air cargo express company

Indian aviation firm Modair has launched an air logistics company that offers same-day cargo delivery. Modair Express will use small…

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Spright signs up for Wingcopter drones

Air medical service provider Spright is purchasing drones from Wingcopter to provide delivery solutions in the US in a deal…

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Qatar Airways Cargo to insource Spain operations

Qatar Airways Cargo will insource its entire commercial operation in Spain from February 1. The company has successfully been represented…

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Charity calls on air cargo to help transport dogs

A dog charity is calling on the air cargo industry to help with the transport of rescue animals. The NoToDogMeat…

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Funding for Electra.aero’s cargo-carrying e-aircraft

New funding will support Electra.aero’s plans to begin flight testing a full-scale hybrid-electric ultra-short take-off and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator…

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SGL predicts another challenging year for airfreight

Fast-growing freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is predicting another challenging year for airfreight as strong demand, ocean freight problems,…

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