All Bellyhold Airline Articles – Page 13
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NewsScoot increases cargo network capacity with A320ceo conversion
Scoot has removed the passenger seats of one of its A320ceo aircraft to double its cargo-carrying capability to almost 20 tonnes.Due to its size, the Singapore-based carrier's newly converted A320ceo enables it to carry out freighter operations in cities with smaller airports.Modification on the aircraft, which took place over four ...
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NewsUnited flies its 5,000th cargo-only PAX flight
United Airlines Cargo has flown its 5,000th cargo-only passenger aircraft flight since it began operating them in March.During that time, the carrier has transported almost 170m tonnes of airfreight on these cargo-only flights alone, which are operated with some of its Boeing 777s and 787 aircraft.Cargo shipped on the special ...
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Novo Nordisk renews with SAS Cargo
Pharma company Novo Nordisk has signed a deal with SAS Cargo for the transport of medicines.The airline pointed out that its recent investment in A350s would help the pharma company to reduce the environmental impact of its supply chain while also helping to protect products.SAS Cargo said that its A350s ...
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Saudia Cargo uses cool dollies for pharma shipments
Saudia Cargo has enhanced its handling capabilities for pharma shipments with the addition of cool dollies to its supply chain.The carrier is now transporting all pharma shipments to and from aircraft in cool dollies — at a cost of $75, which it said is automatically applied to master air waybills ...
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Seat removal helps boost cargo at Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific saw its cargo volumes increase in July compared with a month earlier as it began flights using B777 aircraft with some seats removed.The airline group said that cargo volumes in July increased by 10% compared with June to 102,129 tonnes. However, this is still 39.8% down on a ...
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Emirates SkyCargo creates emergency air bridge to deliver aid in Beirut
Emirates SkyCargo has created an air bridge between Dubai and Lebanon to enable it to provide rapid humanitarian relief, on 50 dedicated flights, following the deadly blast in Beirut.Emirates has already been supporting disaster relief efforts in Lebanon through the dispatch of several charter flights carrying food, clothing and medical ...
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Cargo the bright spot as Cathay navigates "most challenging" period
Cathay Pacific Group reported an operating loss of HK$8.7bn ($1.13bn) for its half-year financial results, in what its chairman called the “most challenging” period for the group in its 70-year history.Cargo proved to be the sole bright spot for the troubled group, which in recent months was the subject of ...
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Air Canada cargo revenues stronger than passenger for the first time
Air Canada's cargo revenues have exceeded passenger revenues for the first time, the carrier said in its second quarter results, which were released on July 31.Total operating revenue in the second quarter fell 89% to C$527 million. Of that, C$269m came from cargo — a 52% year-on-year increase from the ...
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Cathay Pacific makes changes to cargo management team
Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific has made changes to its cargo management teamThe carrier has appointed Tom Owen into the role of director of cargo.Owen has served on the Cathay Pacific leadership team as director of people for the past five years. He has previously held a variety of senior ...
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Lufthansa Cargo revenues lifted by capacity crunch
Lufthansa's logistics division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, saw revenues rise in the first half of this year, despite significant cuts to bellyhold capacity.The carrier said this outcome was a result of demand outstripping supply. "Demand for the remaining cargo capacities went up during the first half-year of 2020, with the ...
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IAG Cargo selects ABDA Aviation as Malaysia GSSA
IAG Cargo has selected ABDA Aviation to be its GSSA in Malaysia. ABAD will also provide IAG Cargo with customer service and operational support across its business activities in the country.The deal comes as IAG Cargo restarts its operations in Kuala Lumpur, enhancing the Malaysia’s position as an "increasingly important" ...
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IAG Cargo achieves higher revenues despite a slide in volumes
IAG Cargo saw is revenues rise in the first half of this year, despite volumes being down on a year earlier.Revenues for the first six months increased 10.5% year on year to €615m, while volumes dipped 33% to 232 tonnes "due to the reduction in passenger schedules"."Yields were significantly higher, ...
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NewsSwiss WorldCargo offers cargo-in-the-cabin charters
Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of SWISS, has updated its offering to include commercial cargo in the cabin of passenger aircraft on select charter flights.Such cargo may include fashion/apparel, garments, fabrics, glassware, perishables, printing materials, machinery, electronic parts, aircraft parts, flowers, pharmaceuticals and spare parts.On Monday, the first of such ...
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NewsDigital cargo bookings increase at Air France KLM
Gertjan RoelandsAir France KLM Martin Air Cargo (AFKLMP) has noted an increase in the use of its digital booking services since the outbreak of the coronavirus.The cargo airline group said that in June its online sales percentage reached 60% for the first time. In the US, its online sales percentage ...
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Emirates SkyCargo marks 10,000 flights from April to June
Emirates SkyCargo has operated more than 10,000 airfreight flights between April and June this year to facilitate the movement of essential cargo as the global pandemic continues.The carrier said the flights were a mix of scheduled, ad-hoc and charter operations.Throughout May and June, Emirates SkyCargo carried out an average of ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo partners with air cargo screening app
Etihad Cargo has formed a partnership with supply chain solution app E2open, that will help it to automate its cargo screening processes in compliance with global regulations.As part of the deal, E2open will "improve efficiency, streamline workflows, minimise the risk of fines and penalties, and reduce the manual time" associated ...
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Cathay cargo volumes under pressure as company issues profit warning
Cathay Pacific Cargo saw its airfreight volume declines deepen in June as urgent demand for personal protective equipment continued to ease.The airline saw traffic in cargo and mail tonne km terms decline by 35.8% year on year to 596m in June, while cargo volumes were down 43.1% compared with last ...
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Qatar Cargo appoints Menzies Aviation as Heathrow ground handler
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation to handle airfreight from the carrier's passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as providing cargo transportation to and from aircraft, at London Heathrow Airport.The companies said that partnership is part of a joint approach to develop Qatar Cargo’s global network handling partnership programme.From ...
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Virgin Atlantic finalises $1.5bn refinancing and aims for profit in 2022
Virgin Atlantic has finalised a $1.5bn (£1.2bn) refinancing package over the next 18 months, which the UK-based carrier says marks a “major milestone” in securing its future and under which it is aims to return to profit from 2022.The restructuring plan is based on a five-year business strategy and is ...
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Video: Qatar Cargo launches '1 Million Kilos' campaign
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a charitable initiative in which it will transport 1m kg cargo free of charge.The '1 Million kilos' campaign, which was prompted by the Covid-19 outbreak, will enable charities to use the carrier's services to transport medical supplies and humanitarian aid from July to December this ...