All articles by Damian Brett – Page 5
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NewsLouisville runways fully operational following freighter tragedy
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has restored full runway operations following the fatal MD-11 freighter crash that killed at least 12 people
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NewsEmirates sees cargo volumes increase but yields decline in H1
Emirates SkyCargo transported 1.25m tonnes in the first half, benefiting from three additional Boeing 777 freighters
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NewsFAA flight cuts to put pressure on US supply chains
The FAA will implement progressive capacity cuts at 40 major US airports, reaching 10% by 14 November, as the government shutdown strains air traffic control systems
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NewsAir cargo e-commerce volumes quickly recover after de minimis set back
Air cargo e-commerce volumes have demonstrated resilience following the US decision to end China's de minimis exemption, with trade flows quickly recovering
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NewsCall for more Taiwan airfreight capacity to meet chip demand
Estimates suggest that 80% of all semiconductor chips are produced in Taiwan, while for the more advanced chips, the level is as high as 100%.
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NewsUnfair cargo emissions calculations favouring freighters over bellyhold
Air cargo industry executives are calling for a review of IATA's emissions calculation methodology due to disparities between freighter and bellyhold operations
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NewsEtihad Cargo expands freighter network
Etihad Cargo is increasing freighter frequencies across key Asian and European routes as it prepares for winter peak season demand
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NewsDSV expects a slow peak but positive for 2026
After a strong performance over the first 10 months of the year, the air cargo market is showing signs of slowing down now the peak season is underway
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NewsDelta Cargo to expand at Salt Lake City with new facility
Delta Air Lines Cargo will move into a new air cargo facility at Salt Lake City International Airport, replacing its current operations with a modernised hub
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NewsFast-growing Southeast Asia gains a new freighter operator
Kuala Lumpur-based Ascend Airways Malaysia has secured regulatory approval to begin cargo operations next month with a Boeing 737-800SF
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NewsCargojet expands scheduled freighter operations to Europe
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet is expanding its European operations beyond charter services with the launch of a weekly scheduled service to Liege
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NewsKorean Air the latest to announce plans for A350 freighters
Korean Air has converted seven A350 passenger aircraft orders to the freighter variant, marking the second A350F customer announcement this week
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NewsUS forwarders concerned over Canada tariffs while China agreement reached
US forwarders have expressed concern over proposed Canadian tariffs that could increase supply chain costs, while a framework agreement with China has been reached
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo targets Southeast Asia with new freighter call
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new freighter service to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as part of its continued expansion across Southeast Asia
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NewsLATAM Cargo continues to expand European freighter capacity
LATAM Cargo has increased its transatlantic freighter operations by 25% to 15 weekly frequencies, launching its first Brazil-Europe service
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NewsLufthansa Cargo boosted by Asia, ITA and extra freighters
Lufthansa Cargo delivered a solid third-quarter performance with revenues climbing 5% to €824m and cargo tonne kilometres advancing 8% to 2.3bn
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NewsIATA: Air cargo grows again in September
Global air cargo demand extended its growth streak to seven months in September with a 2.9% year-on-year increase, though growth rates moderated from August
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NewsUPS increases job cuts as it tackles profit pressure
UPS implements deeper workforce reductions than planned while achieving $2.2bn cost savings through operational restructuring amid Amazon business reduction
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NewsAir China Cargo to order Airbus A350Fs
Air China Cargo has committed to ordering up to 10 Airbus A350 freighters, with initial delivery scheduled between 2029 and 2031
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo looks ahead to expanded Latin America capacity
American Airlines Cargo will deploy its highest widebody capacity from Latin America since 2022 during the winter season.