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China Airlines looks to expand in cargo with B777F order
China Airlines is aiming to grow its air cargo business through the purchase of four more B777 freighters.The Taiwan-based carrier, which in 2020 was ranked the tenth largest freight carrier by IATA, said the deliveries are slated to commence in 2023 and will be completed in 2024. They add to ...
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High demand for freighters predicted to continue beyond Covid
Strong demand for production and converted freighter aircraft will continue beyond the end of the Covid pandemic, according to speakers at the World Cargo Summit.During a panel discussion, participants were asked by moderator Tom Crabtree of Boeing Commercial Airplanes whether the end of the Covid pandemic would equate to the ...
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Air Canada to expand Frankfurt cargo handling capacity
Air Canada Cargo will expand its handling operation in Frankfurt as it continues to roll out its freighter network.The airline, which launched freighter flights late last year, will increase its handling capacity at the German hub by 35% in preparation for the start of service to the airport by its ...
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NewsVolatus Aerospace invests in cargo drone
One of Natilus' aircraft models. Photo: NatilisVolatus Aerospace has secured the first production delivery slot for the Natilus large remotely-piloted cargo drone.California-based Natilus develops large autonomous cargo drone freighters designed to reduce "both the cost and environmental impact of airfreight".The twin-engine turboprop will have a maximum take-off weight of 8,618 ...
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NewsGeodis the latest forwarder to expand air cargo network
Geodis will expand its AirDirect cargo network in Asia Pacific as it looks to meet "surging demand" in the region.AirAsia X (AAX) has formed a new air logistics partnership with Geodis to provide the additional cargo capacity.As part of the partnership, the airline will provide Geodis with "dedicated scheduled cargo ...
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NewsYamato and JAL to team up on domestic freighter flights
Source: Yamato HoldingsJapan-based logistics firm Yamato is partnering with Japan Airlines (JAL) to launch domestic freighter flights in 2024 in response to new truck driver laws.The two companies will launch flights between Tokyo and Hokkaido, Kyushu and Okinawa in April 2024 in an effort to "build a sustainable and resilient ...
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NewsAirbus launches supersize air cargo service
Airbus has launched a new air cargo service using its BelugaST fleet to help meet outsized freight transportation needs.Airbus said the new service can cater for various possible market applications since the planes possess the "world's largest interior cross-section of any transport aircraft", accommodating outsized cargo of up to 7.1m ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines and CHAMP extend partnership
Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for access to the largest air cargo community platform, TRAXON cargoHUB.The carrier will continue to use the air cargo software provider's services for access to its global network of freight forwarders.CHAMP’s solution has been used by American Airlines for ...
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321 Precision expands conversion capacity through HAECO
321 Precision Conversions will expand its capacity through an agreement with HAECO Xiamen as it looks to meet high demand for A321 conversions.The A321 aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion work will be performed at HAECO Xiamen’s facility, beginning in February 2022.Meanwhile, HAECO Americas commences conversion services to 321 Precision Conversions at its ...
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Delta Cargo adds SAF programme
Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as airlines continue their drive to reduce emissions.The new SAF programme, which is part of the wider airline group's 'Path to Net Zero' initiative, is certified and audited by greenhouse gas accounting firm Ruby Canyon ...
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MSC and Lufthansa eye ITA Airways
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is interested in acquiring a majority stake in Italian state airline ITA Airways.The MSC Group aims to create a partnership with the Italian Government and the German airline Lufthansa.Both the MSC Group and Lufthansa have expressed the wish that the Italian Government maintains ...
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NewsUS DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
Source: ShutterstockThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules.It’s the latest volley in an increasing spat between US and Chinese aviation ...
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SITA buys out Cargolux's stake in CHAMP
Transport IT firm SITA has become the sole owner of air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems after buying the stake owned by Cargolux Airlines.The transaction saw SITA acquire its joint venture partner's 49% holding on December 21.SITA said the move will increase CHAMP's flexibility and comes as revenues at the ...
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cargo-partner expands air cargo charter capacity
Logistics firm cargo-partner has added extra airfreight charter capacity from Europe to the US as it looks to meet a "tense market situation".The company will offer a weekly "part load" connection from Vienna to Chicago O'Hare on top of existing connections between Asia and Europe."Airfreight is currently experiencing another boom ...
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Modair launches air cargo express company
Indian aviation firm Modair has launched an air logistics company that offers same-day cargo delivery.Modair Express will use small aircraft to offer daily scheduled express cargo fights between large Indian cities and less accessible areas.On its website, the company said it serves the e-commerce and retail, pharmaceutical, tech and telecom, ...
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NewsSpright signs up for Wingcopter drones
Air medical service provider Spright is purchasing drones from Wingcopter to provide delivery solutions in the US in a deal worth $16m.The deal will see Spright buy a "large fleet" of the Wingcopter 198 drone, which has a 6kg capacity and 110km range, to meet the "increasing demand" for medical ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo to insource Spain operations
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo will insource its entire commercial operation in Spain from February 1.The company has successfully been represented by GSA, ATC Aviation Services in Spain since 2005. However, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Spanish operations are now ready to fly under the airline's own flag.“It is because our ...
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Charity calls on air cargo to help transport dogs
A dog charity is calling on the air cargo industry to help with the transport of rescue animals.The NoToDogMeat charity is asking for help transporting dogs from its shelter in Beijing to the UK.Travel restrictions - due to Covid - and funding issues have resulted in delays to the transport ...
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SGL predicts another challenging year for airfreight
Fast-growing freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is predicting another challenging year for airfreight as strong demand, ocean freight problems, ground handling issues and slow to recover air cargo capacity combine to keep the industry under pressure.On the capacity side, the Denmark-based company said that it does not expect belly ...
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NewsANA Group to ramp up freighter operations
Credit: ShutterstockJapan’s ANA Group plans to maximise the operation of freighters and utilise passenger aircraft for cargo operations following what it said is strong continued demand for cargo operations.“For the freighter routes, ANA will maximize the use of its 11 freighters through its network to operate charter flights and additional ...