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Aerovista to convert A321s to freighters
Dubai-based lessor Aerovista has contracted 321 Precision to convert two A321-200 aircraft into a freighter configuration.The two aircraft, MSNs 1451 and 1503 are scheduled to induct during the first and second quarters of next year.Building upon their previous individual experience of leasing, trading, and converting narrowbody aircraft, Aerovista has been ...
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NewsDB Schenker adds new charter flight to meet constraints
Copyright: Munich AirportDB Schenker has added charter capacity out of India as it looks to meet capacity constraints.The forwarder will offer charter capacity on a weekly flight operating on the route: Bengaluru-Doha-Munich-Chicago.The flight is in addition to its existing charter operation covering Mumbai, Frankfurt and Atlanta.Both flights connect three continents ...
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NewsChina's air cargo industry bounces back
Air China Cargo aircraft. Photo: Air China CargoChina's air cargo industry has recovered to close to the volume it was at in 2019, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has said.As of the end of 2021, China saw the volume of air cargo and parcels rise by 8.2% from ...
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NewsCathay Pacific to be probed over Covid outbreak
Cathay Pacific is being investigated by the Hong Kong government. Photo: Cathay PacificCathay Pacific will face questions and possible legal action as part of the Government of Hong Kong's investigation into the latest Covid-19 outbreak.The airline is being investigated after a recent outbreak of the Omicron variant was traced back ...
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Air Canada Cargo expands new freighter network
Air Canada Cargo has continued to expand its recently-launched freighter network by adding a series of new flights.On January 2, the carrier's B767 freighters began operating a three-times-per week loop covering Toronto-Miami-Quito-Lima.And from January 15, a new weekly flight to San Juan will be added from Toronto, while another three-times-per ...
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NewsReliable Robotics plans cargo airline for automated flights
Reliable Robotics aircraft. Photo: Reliable RoboticsUS aircraft automation firm Reliable Robotics has announced a new cargo airline led by industry veterans.The California-based company has appointed David DeRose as director of finance and Lee Tomlinson as director of operations to its fully owned Part 135 airline subsidiary, in preparation for commercial ...
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NewsAmelia International to launch cargo operations
ATR72 cargo aircraft. Photo: Amelia InternationalSlovenian airline Amelia International is preparing to begin cargo operations with an ATR 72F cargo aircraft.Amelia International, the Slovenian subsidiary of the French Amelia Group, took delivery of the ATR 72-212 at Ljubljana Airport on January 6. The aircraft will be based in the Slovenian ...
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Ethiopian Cargo continues digital drive with booking portal
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has added an online cargo reservation platform as it continues to develop its digital offering.The new platform enables customers to check flight schedules, space availability, loadability of freight and make real-time bookings.The company also recently launched a mobile app that offers real-time shipment updates and ...
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Air Canada Cargo makes four senior appointments
Air Canada Cargo has announced the appointment of four industry veterans to key leadership positions as it positions itself for continued growth.Peter Laub has been appointed to senior director, cargo – US & Latin America, while three long-standing members of the Air Canada Cargo team have received promotions.Janet Wallace is ...
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NewsFedEx feeder provider West Air sold
FedEx Feeder. Photo West AirEmpire Holdings, parent company of Empire Airlines, has purchased California-based FedEx Feeder airline West Air.West Air operates Cessna Caravan aircraft for FedEx, servicing parts of California, Nevada, and Utah. Founded in 1978, the company has served as a FedEx Feeder operator since 1987.The acquisition expands the ...
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NewsAir cargo growth slowed "significantly" in November
Air cargo growth slowed in November as supply chain issues affected demand, according to airline association IATA.The group's latest figures show that air cargo demand in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms in November increased by 3.7% compared with 2019 levels (used to mitigate the impact of Covid).IATA said that this ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines builds capacity with cargo
Photo: Ethiopian AirlinesStrong demand for air cargo is helping Ethiopian Airlines build capacity and profit.Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam told a Dubai conference by videolink that the airline is operating close to 70% of its pre-pandemic capacity, reported Reuters.He added the airline also managed the pandemic with its own ...
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Delta Cargo adds Releye container as pharma demand rises
Delta Cargo has approved the use of Envirotainer's Releye RLP container on its aircraft as it looks to meet rising pharma demand.The approval means the US airline can now transport the Releye temperature-controlled ULD, which was launched last year, across its network.Jannie Davel, managing director cargo commercial at Delta Cargo, ...
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NewsAir cargo demand in Asia remains resilient
The air cargo market in Asia remained resilient in November with volumes continuing to grow compared with 2019 levels.The latest statistics from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show that during the month cargo demand at the region's airlines increased by 16.5% year on year and stayed above volumes ...
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AEI gains ETOPS approval for B737-800 freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc has received ETOPS 180 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its B737-800SF freighter conversion.The ETOPS 180 approval allows the B737-800SF freighter to fly 180-minute extended operations over water and remote regions.Without ETOPS approval aircraft must be within 60 minutes flying time of an airport ...
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NewsLenovo signs up with DB Schenker and Lufthansa for SAF flights
Source copyright: Lufthansa Cargo/Oliver RöslerIT hardware firm Lenovo has signed up to use the "carbon neutral" freighter service offered by DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo.The tie up will see the computer company transport cargo, including include laptops, notebooks, and PCs, on Lufthansa Cargo's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) powered B777 freighter ...
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‘Cargo-centric’ strategy reaps record revenue for China Airlines
China Airlines has disclosed record cargo revenues for 2021, as it doubles down on what it calls a “cargo-centric business model”.For the full year, the Taiwanese carrier says cargo revenue surpassed NT$100bn ($3.6bn), the highest in its 62 years of operations.China Airlines also stated that freighter revenue in December hit ...
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Aviastar freighter destroyed in fire
An Aviastar freighter was reportedly destroyed when it caught on fire at Xiaoshan International Airport in China.Cirium reports that a fire broke out in the cabin of the TU-204-100C, which was decked out in Cainiao livery, on January 8 as it prepared to depart from the Hangzhou airport on its ...
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FAA declares 5G buffer zones for 50 airports
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a list of 50 airports that will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.This follows a decision by US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over ...
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Qatar Airways seeks US$600m payout from Airbus
Qatar Airways is reportedly pursuing more than $600m in compensation from Airbus over a fleet of aircraft which it claims is flawed.The Middle East Airline is seeking the money over surface flaws on A350 jetliners, according to a court document, said Reuters.In December, Air Cargo News reported Qatar Airways had ...