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ROM Cargo air operator certificate reinstated
The Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) has reinstated ROM Cargo’s air operator certificate (AOC).A statement was issued by the RCAA on December 16 that confirmed the airline’s certificate had been revoked but did not specify a reason why.The RCAA has not issued any further statements on its website or responded ...
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Western Global gains approval for freighter fleet expansion
Freighter operator Western Global Airlines will have restrictions on the size of its freighter fleet removed by the US Department of Transportation (DoT).The airline's fleet was restricted following its launch in 2014 in line with the usual DoT practice of closely monitoring new carriers during the first five years of ...
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CMA CGM firms up A350F order
France-based shipping group CMA CGM has firmed up an order for four A350F aircraft in what has been a busy week for the recently launched freighter programme.Last month, CMA CGM signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of four of the type but the deal has now been completed.This ...
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NewsNew operations chief for Lufthansa Cargo
Dietmar Focke is currently vice president of engine services at Lufthansa Technik. Copyright: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed a new chief operations and human resources officer.Dietmar Focke, currently vice president of engine services at Lufthansa Technik, will join the executive board of Lufthansa Cargo on March 1, 2022, with responsibility ...
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NewsStrong November for Cathay Pacific, but down on 2019
Cathay Pacific recorded a 15.8% increase in cargo volumes in November. Copyright: Cathay PacificBeaujolais wine and cherries shipments helped Cathay Pacific record a 15.8% increase in cargo volumes in November due to “consistently robust” demand, but the airline still saw a 23.9% decrease compared with the same period in 2019.The ...
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NewsAirbus secures another A350F order
Copyright: Airbus S.A.S. 2021 - computer rendering by FIXION - MMS - 2021Airbus’ bulging order book for its A350F production line has secured another customer, with Air France-KLM signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) for four A350Fs and purchase rights for an additional four aircraft.The order, which aims to increase ...
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Troubled automotive sector hits demand at go-now carriers
Five go-now carriers are reporting a decline in demand over the last few months as a result of disruption to automotive supply chains.AVEM AERO, Flightline, Business Wings, RAF-AVIA and another anonymous carrier said that demand for urgent cargo was down by around 30% between September and November compared with pre-pandemic ...
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Chinese airlines to refit seats in response to stricter cabin rules
At least 17 China-based aircraft with seats removed will be affected as the country tightens up regulations around the use of passenger cabins to carry cargo.Last month, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced that from January the passenger cabins of China-registered aircraft would only be able to carry ...
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Qatar Cargo volumes take-off in 2021
Qatar Cargo saw its volumes rapidly expand in the first 11 months of the year as the carrier began to re-introduce destinations and added to its freighter fleet.The airline carried 1,574,705 tonnes of cargo between January and November, which represents an increase of 13.4% compared with 2020 levels. This follows ...
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NewsSilk Way West responds to rising digital booking demand
Freighter operator Silk Way West Airlines is adding digital booking capabilities through a third-party portal for the first time in a response to a pandemic-driven increase in online bookings.The Baku-headquartered airline has signed up to place its capacity on WebCargo, allowing the platform's 10,000 users to make bookings on flights ...
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NewsZero-emission hydrogen bid for United
United is investing hydrogen-electric engines. Photo: UnitedUp to 100 zero-emission, 100% hydrogen-electric engines could be used on United Express regional aircraft by 2028.United has taken an equity stake in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia that gives it the ability to purchase the ZA2000-RJ engines and, according to United, will make it ...
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US airline group warns 5G deployment could delay cargo
US aviation groups are warning that the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks in the country could result in disruption to flights, including delays to air cargo shipments.The Aviation 5G Coalition, an industry consortium representing airlines, manufacturers and associations, said that AT&T and Verizon will activate their C-Band 5G on ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines buys Airbus A350F freighters
A350F rendering. Copyright: Airbus S.A.S. 2021 - computer rendering by FIXION - MMS - 2021Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus to purchase seven of the recently launched A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order another five aircraft.Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth ...
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NewsSky Bridge Cargo opts for Awery on digitalisation
(L) Vitaly Smilianets, Awery Aviation Software and Abdulnasser AlSaei, Sky Bridge Cargo. Source: AwerySky Bridge Cargo has implemented Awery Aviation Software's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform as the carrier looks to enhance its digital presence.The system, which was implemented in two weeks, will connect the Bahrain-headquartered airline's sales, operations, and ...
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NewsJapan Airlines extends technology partnership
Japan Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership. Photo: Konstantin Von Wedelstaedt (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2 ), via Wikimedia CommonsJapan Airlines (JAL) and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for a further five years.The carrier has been using CHAMP's Cargospot solution to manage its day-to-day cargo business ...
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NewsAir cargo capacity climbs but rates remain high
Air cargo capacity continued to edge back towards 2019 levels at the end of November but strong demand and congestion has continued to push up prices on the transpacific.Figures from Accenture's Seabury Consulting show that air cargo capacity in the last two weeks of November was 5% lower than the ...
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NewsPigs can fly…safely
The pigs travelled across Russia on an Atran Airlines B737F chartered flight. Photo: Volga-Dnepr GroupIntradco Global has teamed up with Volga-Dnepr Group-owned Atran Airlines to transport a large group of pigs safely and securely across Russia.89 pigs were sent from Vnukovo International Airport (VKO), close to Moscow in the southwest ...
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NewsChrono Aviation expands freighter fleet
Chrono Aviation livery mockup on B737-800SF. Source: AEICanada-based Chrono Aviation has signed up for a B737-800SF freighter conversion with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.The aircraft (MSN 30748) is scheduled to commence modification in June 2022.Upon redelivery of this order, Chrono will have a fleet of two AEI B737-800SF freighters, one company owned ...
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Air Belgium looks to add B747 freighter operations
Air Belgium is looking to expand in the air cargo market through the addition of B747-8 freighter aircraft operations.In a job advert posted on social media and the airline's own recruitment page, Air Belgium is asking for captains and first officers qualified on B747-400s and B747-8s to apply for cockpit ...
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NewsFreighter strengthens Hungary to China trade
The Hungarian Government's A330-200 full freighter has started operations between Budapest Airport in Hungary and Zhengzhou Airport in China. Photo: Budapest AirportThe Hungarian Government’s new freighter has started commercial operations between Hungary and China.Acquired from Qatar Airways in 2020, the A330-200 full freighter aircraft is being operated by low-cost Hungary-headquartered ...