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NewsLufthansa and DB Schenker mark aircraft to highlight sustainability efforts
Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker team up on SAF flightsLufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker have highlighted their joint sustainability efforts by putting special livery onto a freighter aircraft.The companies marked one of Lufthansa Cargo's Boeing 777s (D-ALFG) with the words "Flying 100% CO2 neutral powered by DB Schenker" and an ...
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NewsGerman military utilises Leipzig for AN-124 Afghanistan flights
The German military is utilising Leipzig/Halle Airport to transport equipment back from Afghanistan.The first Antonov-operated AN-124 flight as part of the operation arrived at the German freighter hub on May 18 carrying two helicopters. Cargo handler PortGround unloaded the aircraft.Alexander König, managing director of PortGround, said: “Handling outsized cargo is ...
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Latam expands conversion programme with two more freighters
Latam Airlines Cargo will add an extra two freighter conversions to its cargo fleet expansion plan, as it looks to meet growing demand between North and South America.The Santiago-headquartered airline group announced in March that it would convert eight B767-300 aircraft into freighters, but it yesterday announced the addition of ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo capacity gradually recovering
Cathay Pacific's cargo capacity was only gradually recovering in April after the relaxation of stricter crew quarantine rules in the middle of the month.The Hong Kong-based airline in April saw its cargo capacity in cargo tonne km terms drop by 36.6% compared with February levels as a result of stricter ...
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NewsWilson joins ASL in fleet role
ASL, Fergus WilsonASL Aviation Holdings has appointed Fergus Wilson as ASL’s group fleet and leasing director.Wilson joins from from Aer Lingus where he was chief technical officer, where he played "a significant leadership role in refocusing Aer Lingus owner, IAG Group’s, various airline maintenance activities and capabilities".ASL group chief executive ...
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DHL Express adjusts Southeast Asia network to meet e-commerce demand
DHL Express will offer dedicated freighter flights to Ho Chi Minh and Penang from its Hong Kong hub as it looks to meet growing e-commerce demand.The express firm said that it will serve Penang five-times-per week from its central Asia Hong Kong hub, while the new flight to Ho Chi ...
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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 a host of new additions in Asia.The Hong Kong Airlines subsidiary applied to the Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) for nine new routes back in December and earlier ...
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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 so many opportunities,” says chief executive Tim Strauss. “We scramble to take advantage of opportunities and at the same time build our system.”In fact, the airline is turning down a lot ...
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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 certification confirms the carriers' capability of handling temperature-sensitive pharma goods to IATA’s globally recognised standard.The certificataion comes as the global rollout of Covid-19 vaccines continues.Michael T. Steen, executive vice president and ...
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NewsFinnair notes high cargo volumes as it converts A330s to preighters
Tommi Voss, head of cargo operations at FinnairAs with many carriers, Finnair has reported higher-than-usual airfreight demand due to the pandemic.Tommi Voss, head of cargo operations at Finnair, recently told Air Cargo News: "The beginning of the year is typically low season for us, but this year we haven't seen ...
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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 the Planet initiative. Kirsten de Bruijn, senior vice president of cargo sales and network planning at Qatar Cargo, shares more details about the operation.“Rewild the Planet initiative is part of ...
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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 quarantine for 14 days.The quarantine requirements were introduced by Taiwan earlier in the week in response to an outbreak on the island linked to the airline's pilots and a hotel ...
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NewsBlue 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 drones.The company has established Blue Dart Med-Express Consortium to join the Medicine from the Sky project in collaboration with the Government of Telangana, World Economic Forum, government agency Niti Aayog ...
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NewsSmartLynx 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 looks to capitalise on high air cargo demand.The ACMI and charter firm said that the aircraft will be added in May and June and will expand its fleet types beyond ...
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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.The airline, owned by Marseille-based shipping group CMA CGM, has added Dubai, Beirut and Istanbul to its existing flights covering Liège, Chicago, New York and Atlanta.The service between Liege and Dubai ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo starts work on ArtCube facility at Frankfurt Airport
Left to right: Daniela Lotz, senior project manager construction projects; Stefan Dürr, head of program LCCevolution; Harald Gloy, COO; Cornelia Schultze, senior manager product, dpeed and dervice offer; Mohammad Ali Seiraffi, vice president handling Frankfurtall, at Lufthansa Cargo.Lufthansa Cargo has started the construction of its new art storage facility ...
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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 initially be available to WebCargo customers in the US and Europe.WebCargo said the move reflects an overall increase in the adoption of digital technologies due to the fall out from Covid ...
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NewsAir cargo carries out life-saving medical equipment flights to India
United Cargo helped facilitate a shipment of ventilators to DelhiThe air cargo industry has been transporting life saving supplies and medical equipment to India over the last few days as the country is ravaged by a second wave of Covid.Lufthansa Cargo said that on three flights this week, a total ...
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline extended
Air Cargo News has extended the deadline for companies to enter its prestigious annual awards following overwhelming demand.This means companies now have until May 14 to submit entries.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are ...
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Transpacific airfreight rates climb in April
Airfreight rates from Hong Kong to North America took off in April as a combination of capacity shortages and rising demand hit the market.Baltic Exchange Air Freight Index (BAI) figures show that in April the average price on services from Hong Kong to North America increased by 54.7% compared with ...