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US 5G plans on hold due to aviation concerns
US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over concerns from aviation that they could affect flight safety.The two firms had planned to activate their C-Band 5G on January 5 but have now agreed to a 14-day delay.The country's aviation industry ...
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NewsAir Cargo News' most read stories in 2021
Last year was another busy 12 months for the air cargo industry, with COVID-19 continuing to take its toll on supply chains.Some of the challenges facing the industry were modal shift, COVID shutdowns, rising demand and ongoing capacity shortages but once again air cargo came through, playing a key role ...
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Cathay Pacific announces 7 day suspension of long-haul cargo operations
Cathay Pacific has suspended all long-haul freighter and cargo-only passenger flights to and from Hong Kong until January 6.The Hong Kong carrier said the move was in response to recently announced more stringent quarantine requirements for Hong Kong-based cargo crews.The suspension applies to all long-haul cargo flights covering the transpacific, ...
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NewsTackling talent shortages and retention challenges in air cargo
IAG Cargo hub at London Heathrow Airport. Photo: IAG CargoRecognising the air cargo and logistics sector talent problem and tackling it is vital, writes Matthew Gardiner, head of marketing and external communication at IAG Cargo.Labour shortages are headline news. Many industries are finding it harder than ever to secure the ...
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NewsAir New Zealand tackles emissions
Photo: Air New ZealandAir New Zealand aims to deploy zero-emissions aircraft in the next five years.The airline has released a Zero Emissions Aircraft Product Requirements Document that details Air New Zealand’s specifications and requirements for a new generation of aircraft.In the document, Air New Zealand said it “is seeking long ...
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NewsPharma certification for Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines has received IATA’s CEIV Pharma certification. Photo: Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines has received IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification as an airline and for ground handling.The airline said it is the first airline in Africa to receive the CEIV pharma certification. The ...
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NewsQatar Airways launches legal battle
Qatar Airways is seeking a US$600m payout from Airbus following issues with its Airbus 350 fleet. Photo: AirbusQatar Airways has issued legal proceedings against Airbus in the Technology and Construction Court of London's High Court of Justice.The airline said it has taken the action because it has “failed in all ...
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Delta Cargo looks to technology in 2022
Technology development will be prioritised by Delta Cargo next year with a “dynamic pricing engine” set for launch.Rob Walpole, vice president at Delta Cargo, said the business has made digitalisation progress, but it aims to further provide differentiated products and services for customers.“We already have a few initiatives teed up ...
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FedEx predicts ongoing cargo capacity constraints in 2022
FedEx is predicting that next year air cargo capacity will once again be hard to secure with space remaining scarce and supply chain issues supporting strong demand.Speaking to Air Cargo News, Karen Reddington, president of FedEx Express Europe, explained that passenger networks - and therefore bellyhold services - were taking ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo flies country’s first electric automobile
Turkish Cargo has transported Turkey’s first electric automobile to the US. Photo: Turkish AirlinesTurkish Cargo has transported Turkey’s first electric automobile to the US following the signing of a new partnership.The air cargo transport operator for Turkish Airlines has become the logistics solutions partner of Togg (Turkey's Automobile Joint Venture ...
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NewsNew Bangladesh airline to enter market in 2022
Cox's Bazar Airport. Copyright: Tanvir Rahman Personal Website, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsA new cargo airline in Bangladesh is due to commence operations next year.NXT Air has released a statement to local media confirming it has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority ...
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NewsUPS buys Boeing 767 freighters
UPS has ordered 19 767 freighters from Boeing. Copyright: BoeingUPS has ordered 19 767 freighters from Boeing to help meet expected long-term global demand for air cargo.Based on the 767-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jet, the 767 freighter carries up to 52.4 tons of revenue cargo with intercontinental range, serving as ...
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SF Airlines continues its freighter fleet expansion
SF Airlines has continued its rapid freighter fleet expansion with an additional B767 aircraft.The China-based express carrier last week added a B767-300 widebody freighter (B-221D), bringing its total fleet to 68 aircraft.Since the start of the year, the carrier has added a total of seven freighters: three B757-200s and four ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo sponsors first KSA female rally driver
Saudia Cargo is sponsoring Mashael AlObaidan. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) first female, accredited rally driver, Mashael AlObaidan.The 33-year-old driver is ready to take part in the 2022 Dakar Rally as both the first Saudi and Arab female to ...
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ROM Cargo air operator certificate reinstated
The Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) has reinstated ROM Cargo’s air operator certificate (AOC).A statement was issued by the RCAA on December 16 that confirmed the airline’s certificate had been revoked but did not specify a reason why.The RCAA has not issued any further statements on its website or responded ...
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NewsTata Group's Air India acquisition approved
Air India plane. Copyright: aeroprints.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia CommonsThe Tata Group’s acquisition of Air India has been approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).Following the divestment of Air India Limited (Air India), the Tata Group has won a bid to acquire the entire company, including the ...
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Western Global gains approval for freighter fleet expansion
Freighter operator Western Global Airlines will have restrictions on the size of its freighter fleet removed by the US Department of Transportation (DoT).The airline's fleet was restricted following its launch in 2014 in line with the usual DoT practice of closely monitoring new carriers during the first five years of ...
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CMA CGM firms up A350F order
France-based shipping group CMA CGM has firmed up an order for four A350F aircraft in what has been a busy week for the recently launched freighter programme.Last month, CMA CGM signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of four of the type but the deal has now been completed.This ...
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NewsVaccines milestone for Emirates SkyCargo
Copyright: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has reached a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.Close to 2800 tonnes of vaccines have been transported on Emirates flights, equivalent to nearly 600m doses since October 2020.With the increasing roll-out of vaccination and booster campaigns across global markets, Emirates SkyCargo witnessed a ...
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NewsNew operations chief for Lufthansa Cargo
Dietmar Focke is currently vice president of engine services at Lufthansa Technik. Copyright: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed a new chief operations and human resources officer.Dietmar Focke, currently vice president of engine services at Lufthansa Technik, will join the executive board of Lufthansa Cargo on March 1, 2022, with responsibility ...