Airlines – Page 154
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Qatar Airways orders GE9X engines for B777-8Fs
Qatar Airways has announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters. Boeing’s agreement with Qatar includes 34 firm 777-8 orders and an additional 16 purchase right options. In addition to the GE9X engines, Qatar has also struck ...
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NewsFedEx expands transatlantic cargo capacity
Picture: ShutterstockFedEx Express has launched a flight from the UK to the US to cater for growing e-commerce demand across the Atlantic.The B777 freighter flight operates four times per week departing from Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) Airport in Paris, France, connecting to hubs at East Midlands Airport (EMA), UK, and Indianapolis (IND), ...
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AirBridgeCargo reports increase in digital bookings
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a 274% increase in digital bookings in 2021 compared to 2020 following investments in its digital offering.The freighter airline has been developing e-bookings through its own website and e-freight system, while also placing its capacity on online booking platforms.The carrier was one of the first ...
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Putzger perspective: The challenge of finding cargo capacity
As the industry battles with the latest wave of disruption from Covid-19 traditional thinking and practices are becoming redundant, if not outright liabilities, writes Ian Putzger.The Omicron virus may be less deadly than prior variants of the virus, but it is taking a heavy toll on businesses and their supply ...
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InsightsOutlook 2022: Another challenging year for air cargo
With 2022 off to a busy start, Air Cargo News caught up with a range of companies to find out what their expectations are for the coming 11 months. Damian Brett reports.Around September last year, the air cargo industry was tentatively hoping that the market could be setting out on ...
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NewsSilent Arrow drone completes first overseas deployment
A Silent Arrow GD-2000 is deployed from a C-130 by rolling backwards and safely separating from the cargo ramp over an undisclosed desert test range. Photo: Silent ArrowA Silent Arrow cargo delivery drone has delivered 1,026 pounds of cargo in its first overseas deployment.US-based Silent Arrow, a trade name of ...
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NewsAerSale signs up for more B757 cargo conversions
Source: PrecisionAircraft lessor AerSale has placed an order for six additional B757-200 conversions from Precision.The deal includes four options and brings AerSales total number of commitments with Precision to 16.AerSale began converting its first 757-200 in January 2021, and the sixth unit will be inducted this month.Later this year, AerSale ...
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Air cargo rates to stay high as challenges remain
Strong air cargo rates are set to continue but capacity and ground handling challenges will continue.This was the takeaway from the World Cargo Summit’s Air Cargo Market Update & Outlook, which focused on the market outlook for 2022 and beyond, hot spots for growth and the outlook for cargo charters.Niall ...
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NewsBoeing launches new freighter with Qatar Airways order
B777-8F. Source: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has ordered up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters as the airframer adds a new model to cater for growing cargo demand.The Middle East-based airline ordered 34 of the aircraft with options for a further 16 in a deal that is valued at more than $20bn ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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Drone Delivery Canada innovation on track
Development and testing of Drone Delivery Canada’s new cargo drone is progressing on schedule.Drone Delivery Canada said the ‘Canary’, which is expected to have a range of approximately 20km and cargo capacity of 4kg, will feature smart battery technology and “touchless” cargo drop functionality.The drone is successfully progressing through the ...
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Etihad Cargo's hat trick of CEIV certificates
Etihad Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals, completing a hat trick of CEIV certifications.The UAE national carrier is the first airline in the Middle East and third globally to hold IATA’s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Pharma certifications.The certification ...
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NewsECS secures contract extension with Royal Brunei
Photo: ECS GroupGSSA ECS Group has secured a two-year contract extension with Royal Brunei Airlines to represent the cargo division of the airline at a mix of online and offline destinations across nine territories and 26 countries.These territories are South East Asia, Australia, China, Middle East/Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, India, ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches emissions calculator
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a CO2 emissions calculator for customers to help them move closer towards green operations.Available under the eServices menu on the airline’s website, the calculator quickly determines a shipment’s total CO2 emissions in kilos or pounds.The user enters the shipment’s origin, destination, flight ...
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NewsCainiao adds Vietnam air cargo capacity to meet road congestion
Source: CainiaoCainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has launched a daily charter flight from Nanning to Ho Chi Minh City to meet demand ahead of Vietnam’s Tết Lunar New Year celebration.The logistics firm said the daily three-hour flight would serve as an alternative to truck transportation amid current ...
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NewsAir cargo the 'silver lining' for Asian airlines
Air cargo was the sliver lining for Asian airlines last year as demand edged ahead of pre-pandemic levels while passenger traffic was decimated.The latest figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show that last year carriers from the region saw their international cargo traffic increase by 20.1% year ...
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Atlas Air and Flexport expand partnership
Atlas Air will expand its charter partnership with freight forwarder Flexport to add a third Boeing 747-400 freighter from September.This long-term charter agreement will broaden Flexport’s network of dedicated freighters to include service from Asia to Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA) and soon, Chicago (ORD).The additional freighter will increase Flexport’s ...
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NewsQatar Airways to become the launch customer for the B777X freighter?
Qatar Cargo 777F. Photo: BoeingBoeing is reportedly in talks with Qatar Airways about becoming the launch customer for its proposed B777X freighter.According to Reuters, Qatar Airways is considering renewing its existing fleet of around 34 freighters with the new Boeing 777X in a deal potentially worth $14bn.“Qatar has indicated it ...
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Lufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt operation hit by Omicron
Lufthansa Cargo's handling operation at its Frankfurt hub has been "significantly" affected by Omicron infections amongst staff.The carrier told Air Cargo News that transit shipment from the US, Canada and Europe, including Germany will be affected by a transit embargo as it looks to stabilise operations at Frankfurt."Loose freight via ...
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NewsElroy Air unveils autonomous cargo aircraft
Chaparral aircraft. Photo: Elroy AirElroy Air has unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircraft that is capable of autonomously picking up 300-500 lbs of cargo and delivering it by air up to 300 miles.The Chaparral is a transitioning “lift + cruise” vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with a full carbon composite ...