Airlines – Page 148
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NewsDigital airfreight solutions launch in Abu Dhabi
Yousef Al Riyami, chief technology officer – Maqta Gateway (right); and Jubran Al Breiki, director Etihad Airport Services signing the digital airfreight solutions agreement. Photo: AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi Ports Group’s digital arm Maqta Gateway has introduced digital airfreight solutions as part of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP).These ...
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Turkish Cargo revenues and volumes jump in 2021
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo revenues rapidly increase last year on the back of volume improvements and higher prices.The carrier saw its cargo revenues for last year increase by 48% year on year to $4bn on the back of a 26% increase in cargo volumes to 1.9m tons.Higher industry rates ...
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DHL partners with SIA on B777Fs
DHL has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) on the operation of five B777 freighters in order to secure capacity out of Singapore.The deal will see DHL Express deploy the five B777Fs with SIA on a crew and maintenance agreement (CM).The first two aircraft will be delivered in July and October, ...
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NewsSmartLynx signs with ATSG for six A330-300 P2Fs
Photo: SmartLynxSmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) to be one of the first customers to take delivery of six Airbus A330-300 P2F converted cargo freighters under the terms of a six-year lease.The first of the widebody A330-300 P2Fs is due to join the fleet ...
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NewsHainan selects WFS for PAX-freighters at Seattle
Source: WFSHainan Airlines has contracted Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide ramp handling - in addition to its cargo handling partnership - at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.WFS will provide loading and unloading of its three to five weekly passenger freighter services connecting the US west coast city with Shanghai Pudong.The cargo-only ...
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NewsCathay Pacific targets cargo growth as it records 2021 loss
Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Pacific Group faced an attributable loss of HK$5.5bn in 2021 and is looking to increase "cargo capacity as much as practicable”.Cargo revenue in 2021 was HK$32.3bn, an increase of 31.8% compared to 2020. Cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTK) decreased by 1.1% to 8.2bn RFTK.The decline in volumes ...
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NewsAir cargo growth in January "below expectations"
Air cargo growth figures for January were "below expectations" while the outlook for the year ahead is uncertain, according to IATA.The airline association's latest monthly report shows that global air cargo demand in cargo tonne km terms increased by 2.7% year on year in January.Capacity for the month was up ...
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo invests in IBS Software’s iCargo
Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Air Cargo will soon implement IBS Software’s iCargo cargo management solution.iCargo is expected to "digitally transform" Alaska Air Cargo's sales & inventory, cargo terminal operations, airmail handling and revenue accounting, and mobile applications.Additionally, iCargo will provide the airline with an end-to-end view of its air cargo operation ...
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Amerijet expansion underway as B757s begin operations
Fast-growing freighter operator Amerijet's latest expansion is underway with the first of its recent order of B757 freighter aircraft beginning operations.The Miami-hubbed airline's chief executive Tim Strauss said that so far five of the six B757 freighters it has on order have been delivered, with the remaining aircraft due to ...
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NewsDHL orders more B777s while forwarding loses top spot in air cargo
B777 freighter. Photo: DHLDHL Express has placed an order for six additional 777 freighters from Boeing as Deutsche Post DHL Group closed 2021 with record earnings.The purchase takes DHL Express' order book total to 28 777 freighters since it placed its first direct order in 2018. The express giant has ...
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NewsAir Canada mobilises Ukraine humanitarian cargo flight
B787-9 Dreamliner. Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada, Airlink, Project C.U.R.E. and GlobalMedic have joined forces to directly help Ukrainian refugees arriving in Poland and those still in Ukraine.A special humanitarian cargo charter flight, operated by Air Canada using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, will transport medical equipment from Airlink and Project ...
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Ethiopian targets sea-air in Africa with Djibouti partnership
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with International Djibouti Industrial Park Operation (IDIPO) and Air Djibouti as it looks to develop sea-air operations between China and Africa.Based on a strategic agreement signed between the parties, cargo will be transported from China to Djibouti Free Zone by sea and will then be transported ...
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American Airlines Cargo joins WebCargo booking platform
American Airlines Cargo will place its capacity on online booking portal WebCargo as it continues to invest in digital capabilities.Bookings on American Airlines Cargo will be available via WebCargo’s platform across parts of Europe and North America in the first half of 2022 before expanding to other parts of the ...
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Lufthansa Cargo: Ukraine crisis will cause 10% global capacity drop
Lufthansa Cargo expects global market capacity will be approximately 10% down as a result of the Ukraine invasion.Speaking at a press conference, Lufthansa Cargo chief executive Dorothea von Boxberg said this is because of restrictions for global fleets. Russian carriers are restricted by airspace sanctions by the European Union, UK ...
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AEI gains UK approval for B737-800 conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has gained UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for its 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.AEI currently has US Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aviation Administration of China, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Transport Canada Civil Aviation, Cayman, Guernsey, and now CAA approvals for its B737-800SF freighter conversion.The ...
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NewsSurcharges increased as Ukraine conflict rages on
Photo: FedExSurcharge are being increased as supply chain disruption due to the Ukraine invasion continues.From March 7, FedEx Express is introducing increasing its peak surcharges on FedEx Express parcel and freight shipments and TNT shipments for some shipments moving between Asia Pacific (APAC) and countries in APAC, Europe, Latin America ...
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NewsPilots at Aerologic approve industrial action
Photo: AerologicPilots at German cargo airline AeroLogic have voted in favour of potential industrial action but the move is not currently expected to impact air cargo operations.Trade union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said that the cockpit employees of AeroLogic, a joint venture between Deutsche Post DHL Group and Lufthansa, have voted ...
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Nippon Cargo Airlines extends suspension of European flights
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has extended the suspension of its Asia-Europe flights for a few more days as it continues to find routes that do not enter Russian airspace.The Narita-hubbed freighter operator said that its European flight suspension would continue until March 13 as a result of "the current situation ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines the second to order the recently launched B777-8F
Photo: BoeingEthiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing to purchase five 777-8 freighters, becoming the second airline to launch the recently launched freighter.The order will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global air cargo demand from its hub in Addis Ababa and position the carrier for ...
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Cargolux donates €3.5m to Ukraine humanitarian efforts
Cargolux will donate €3.5m to support humanitarian efforts arising from the war in Ukraine.The airline said the monetary assistance follows the UN’s emergency appeal for $1.7bn to urgently deliver humanitarian support to people in Ukraine and those who have fled the country in search of safety and protection.Cargolux will donate ...