Airlines – Page 145
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NewsZeitfracht’s German Airways moves into marine logistics with drones
Photo: Zeitfracht GroupZeitfracht Group and its subsidiary German Airways have now agreed to purchase 17 Wingcopter 198 transport drones for use in offshore wind farm transport.The deal, which sees Zeitfracht Group and German Airways amongst the first companies in the world to use drones commercially in logistics, comes with options ...
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NewsFedEx teams up with Elroy Air on US drone network
Source: FedExFedEx Express has partnered with drone firm Elroy Air to develop the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system.The tie up will see FedEx Express test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations in the US, moving shipments between ...
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NewsManufacturing bolsters Asia Pacific air cargo
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reported strong demand for air cargo supported by a robust manufacturing market.Overall, international air cargo demand in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) edged 0.2% higher year-on-year in February, with volumes close to 9% above the corresponding month in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.Offered ...
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NewsMixed outcome for airlines in battle against air cargo cartel fines
Source: ShutterstockThere was mixed outcome for airlines in their battle against air cargo cartel fines issued by the European Commission.On March 30, the European Union (EU) General Court dismissed the actions brought by Martinair Holland, KLM, Cargolux Airlines, Air France-KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines Cargo and ...
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NewsLogistics firms predict Shanghai lockdown airfreight disruption
Global logistics firms are anticipating disruption, delays and price increases for air cargo supply chains in Shanghai following the start of a nine-day Covid lockdown in the city.Shanghai started a two-phase lockdown on March 28. From this date until April 1, the city’s east side, including Pudong, will be locked ...
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NewsDHL adds extra freighters through Cargojet tie up
DHL B777. Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has entered into a long-term agreement with freighter operator Cargojet that could potentially see the express firm acquire shares in the freighter company.The five-year deal, with options for an extra two years, will see Cargojet provide an extra five B767 freighters in addition to ...
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Antonov seeks funding to build AN-225 replacement
Antonov has issued an appeal to raise funds to replace its unique AN-225 "Mriya" aircraft that was recently destroyed during the conflict in Ukraine.The Ukranian aircraft design and manufacturing company issued a statement on Facebook on March 25 that said it plans to establish an international fund to enable the ...
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Qatar Cargo teams up with CargoWise on e-bookings
Software firm WiseTech Global's freight forwarder users will be able to book space on Qatar Airways Cargo flights after the two announced a new e-booking partnership.The eBooking connection between WiseTech’s CargoWise platform and Qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, enables freight forwarders using CargoWise to choose their flight and confirm ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo and cargo.one debut auto assigned AWBs
Source: cargo.oneLufthansa Cargo and cargo.one have launched a joint initiative that removes the prerequisite for freight forwarders to hold valid Air Waybill (AWB) stock before making an air cargo booking.cargo.one users can now book Lufthansa Cargo’s global capacities and have an AWB automatically assigned.Freight forwarders using cargo.one to book shipments ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo targets air cargo growth with GTA Group
WestJet Cargo, Boeing 737-800NG freighter. Photo: WestJetCanada-based airline WestJet Cargo is partnering with ground handler the GTA Group to increase shipping capacity using four dedicated Boeing 737-800NG freighters operated by WestJet, to fulfil overnight express cargo demand out of WestJet's Toronto hub.The partnership is expected to support the expansion and ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo announces growth accelerator investment
Photo: European CargoEuropean Cargo Limited has closed a minority equity investment that will be partly used for converting the company’s A340 fleet to full cargo freighters.The minority equity investment has been made by Priority 1 Logistics Holdings LLC, a newly-formed subsidiary of US-based, Priority 1 Holdings LLC.Proceeds of the investment ...
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Air Canada Cargo adds capacity to booking portal WebCargo
Air Canada Cargo is expanding its e-booking presence by placing its capacity on online platform WebCargo.The move will allow the airline's freight forwarder customers to view real-time pricing and make bookings on its aircraft.Air Canada capacity will begin to appear on the platform in the next few weeks, the carrier ...
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NewsAir New Zealand cargo flights backed by government
Air New Zealand has been awarded a further twelve months of support for cargo flights under an extension of the government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity scheme (MIAC scheme).This contract is for freight capacity operating from April 1 2022 to March 31 2023.Under the most recent extension, the airline has been ...
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NewsJettainer to manage ULDs for T’way Air
Photo: JettainerSouth-Korean low-cost airline T’way Air has chosen Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary Jettainer to provide unit load device (ULD) management services as it expands its aircraft fleet.The two partners have signed a five-year contract that from March 1 has seen the ULD management company provide containers and pallets for the Seoul-based ...
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Cathay Pacific freighters to return to Europe in April
Cathay Pacific Cargo will restart freighter flights to Europe after an absence from the trade lane of more than three months.The carrier will add a twice-per-week B747 freighter flight from Hong Kong to Frankfurt - operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays - starting on April 13.From Frankfurt the airline will offer ...
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NewsIAG Cargo restarts flights to Australia after two year pause
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has restarted its London Heathrow to Sydney route for the first time since early 2020, as Australia re-opens its borders.From March 27, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation.The route will utilise a B787-9 (789) widebody aircraft ...
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo adds two B737-800 P2Fs to fleet
Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Air Cargo will add two Boeing 737-800 P2F aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska.These additions increase the freighter fleet from three to five aircraft.The two 737-800 converted aircraft will come from Alaska Airlines existing passenger fleet. The conversion will begin this ...
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CargoLogic Germany suspended from EU airspace and CargoLogicAir fleet inactive
CargoLogic Germany has been told it is no longer permitted to fly in European Union airspace while sister company CargoLogicAir has not conducted a flight for almost two weeks.Flight tracking websites show that UK-registered CargoLogicAir’s two B747-400Fs are currently parked at Los Angeles International and Frankfurt Hahn having conducted their ...
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NewsDronamics appoints chief financial officer
Photo: DronamicsDronamics has appointed Paul Morton as chief financial officer and a member of the executive team.The appointment comes as the London and Sofia-based cargo drone development company prepares for the first commercial flights of its flagship Black Swan aircraft, gearing towards operating its first commercial routes, and a Series ...
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NewsCMA CGM humanitarian charter flight helps Ukraine refugees
Photo: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has transported 55 tons of humanitarian aid and supplies from France to Poland to support refugees affected by the war in Ukraine.Working alongside the French Government’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the CMA CGM Foundation chartered a CMA CGM Air Cargo A330-200F aircraft ...