All articles by Damian Brett – Page 154
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InsightsAir cargo revs up for changing automotive market
The airfreight industry is adapting its solutions to support the automotive sector, as more vehicles on the roads are electrified.The automotive sector will see more change in the next two years than it has in the last 20 to 25 years, according to Dave Dudek, executive vice president, global automotive ...
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DHL Asia prepares for e-commerce peak with larger freighter
DHL Express has expanded the freighter capacity of its Asia-based fleet as it prepares for the e-commerce peak season.The company has upgraded a B737-400 to a B737-800 freighter to be operated by K-Mile Asia, a partner of DHL, between Hanoi, Hong Kong and Bangkok.The aircraft will operate the loop six ...
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European regulator extends temporary-freighter exception into 2022
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended rules allowing airlines use passenger aircraft as temporary freighters into next year.The extension means that airlines will be able to carry certain cargo in passenger holds until July 31.Airlines have been removing passenger seats from aircraft since the start of the ...
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NewsGeodis leases aircraft to combat capacity crunch
Source: GeodisGeodis has continued to expand its airfreight operation to combat capacity shortages by leasing an aircraft for the first time.The branded A330-300 converted freighter will operate between Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong, while China-Europe flights will be added for the peak season starting September.The move comes in response ...
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NewsAir cargo sector aids Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Source: Air Charter ServiceFedEx and charter broker Air Charter Service have helped move aid into Haiti following the devastating earthquake.The 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck on August 11 leaving more than 2,000 dead, 12,000 injured and destroying more than 52,000 homes.As part of relief efforts, FedEx yesterday transported 79 tons of ...
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UPS utilises drones to deliver Covid-19 vaccines
Covid-19 vaccines are being delivered to medical practices by drones in the US for the first time.The drone flights are being operated by UPS Flight Forward utilising a Matternet M2 drone on behalf of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.The drones, which flies autonomously and produces zero operational emissions, are delivering ...
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ACS reports record sales as cargo charters soar
Air Charter Service (ACS) reported record sales last year as demand soared at the broker's cargo division as a result of Covid-19.The company, which has just reported its latest annual financial results, saw sales reach $1.2bn for the financial year ending January 31 with all three division - private jets, ...
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IAI expands B777 freighter conversion programme with Etihad partnership
IAI is continuing to expand its B777 conversion programme through a strategic partnership with Etihad Engineering.The tie up will see the Middle East-based MRO firm provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on IAI's Boeing 777-300ER programme. In the initial stage of the partnership, Etihad Engineering will facilitate two conversion lines ...
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More than 150 A350 freighter sales a 'good return' for Airbus
Airbus will need to sell at least 150 examples of its A350 freighter for the programme to be considered a success, according to a leading analyst.Jonathan McDonald, head analyst at consultancy IBA Group, said that sales of 150-200 units would mark a good return for the proposed freighter derivative.Airbus last ...
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Delays of seven days for Shanghai cargo while 'super peak' approaches
Shippers and forwarders are facing delays of up to seven days on air cargo shipments from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with the situation expected to ease in early September.Ground handling and ramp operations have been hit by a series of Covid cases over recent days that have resulted in ...
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PVG quarantines pile pressure on air cargo supply chains
An increasing number of Covid cases at Shanghai Pudong International Airport are piling on extra pressure to strained airfreight operations from China, according to forwarders.Seko Logistics reports that handler PACTL suspended cargo operations on Friday after two members of staff tested positive for Covid. This has resulted in the cancellation ...
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China Southern Cargo gains AOC
China Southern Cargo has received its AOC as the parent group spins off its freighter operating business.The new C hina Southern Cargo business received its AOC from the Civil Aviation Administration of Central South China earlier this month, the carrier said via its official Weibo account.The new division will be ...
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United Cargo launches new website with improved tracking
United Cargo has launched a new customer facing website as it continues its digital development.The carrier said that new features include improved shipment tracking, simplified navigation and a mobile friendly design."The new website launch will pave the way for a streamlined, enhanced and industry-leading digital experience for our customers around ...
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NewsEthiopian teams up with IAI on new B767 freighter conversion line
(L) Yossi Melamed, IAI, and Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Airlines. Source: Ethiopian Airlines GroupEthiopian Airlines Group has teamed up with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to launch a B767-300ER freighter conversion line in Ethiopia.The new line will be established at the airline group's MRO facilities at Addis Ababa Airport, with the airline ...
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Menzies expands cargo handling presence in Central America
Aviation services company John Menzies has expanded its cargo handling presence in Central America through an investment in Interexpresso.The deal will see Menzies take a 51% stake in the Costa Rica-based handler, which specialises in cargo handling and aviation security services, primarily consisting of cargo document handling, cargo security screening ...
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No plans to sell DB Schenker as DSV rumours resurface
DB Schenker has said there are no current plans to sell the company as rumours of DSV Panalpina's interest in the Deutsche Bahn-owned forwarder resurfaced.Earlier this week, DSV Panalpina chief financial officer Jens Lund told Danish publication Shipping Watch that the company would be interested in holding talks with state-owned ...
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Air cargo faces China supply chain disruption
New Covid quarantine rules for cargo workers at key gateways in China are putting air cargo supply chains under pressure.Over the last few weeks, Covid cases in China have begun to pick up as the country contends with the contagious Delta variant of the virus.To contain outbreaks, lockdowns and stricter ...
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Tech Summer event examines air cargo's digital future
Air cargo booking portal CargoAi recently held its Tech Summer event, a series of webinars over three days bringing together industry experts to discuss the latest digital developments in air cargo.After the event, Air Cargo News caught up with some of the participants to find out more about the challenges ...
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NewsBBAM and EFW confirm A320/A321 conversion numbers
Source: Titan AirwaysLeasing firm BBAM has ordered a minimum of 20 Airbus A320/A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions per year through to 2025 from EFW.The order volume translates into a minimum of five slots per year, although the partners did not specify how these would divided up between the aircraft types.The agreement ...
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DSV Panalpina targets growth after completing Agility GIL deal
DSV Panalpina has completed the takeover of the logistics arm of Agility - Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) — in a deal with an enterprise value of around $4.8bn.The all-share deal will see Agility gain 8% of the total shares in the combined entity making it DSV Panalpina's second largest shareholder.The ...