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‘Cargo could be as powerful as our passenger services’: AirAsia chief
Air cargo has been a “diamond in the rough” for AirAsia during the Covid-19 pandemic and is likely to retain a high importance to the business in the longer term, according to group chief executive Tony Fernandes.“What was a ‘nice to have’ has become something that could be as powerful ...
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FAA grounds Hawaii B737 freighter crash operator Rhoades Aviation
The operator of the B737-200 freighter that crashed off the coast of Honolulu has been grounded by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The FAA said that the move to ground Honolulu-based Rhoades Aviation is separate from its crash investigation and is instead based on a prior maintenance-related investigation.The company operates ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr flies custom-built compressor from Zurich to Abu Dhabi
Russian freighter operator Volga-Dnepr Airlines, in partnership with logistics provider Geodis, has transported a large custom-built compressor from Zurich, Switzerland to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The carrier said that the special, one-of-a-kind cargo — measuring 15.65 m x 4.40 m x 3.85 m and weighing 100 tonnes — was one ...
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Teething problems in the US for new cargo screening requirements
Air cargo is facing delays in the US after stricter screening requirements were implemented for freighter shipments at the start of the month.New International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules mean that United Nation member states will be required to screen 100% of cargo before it is loaded on freighter aircraft, ...
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Ethiopian Cargo signs up for five more years with Liege
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo has signed up for another five years at Liege Airport.The deal means that Liege Airport will continue to be Ethiopian Airlines cargo hub serving as a freighter gateway between Africa and Europe until 2026.Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services acting managing director said: “In collaboration with Liege ...
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NewsPicture Special: AN-225 takes part in Namibia aid flight
Antonov Airlines has transported medical supplies at short notice from Germany to Namibia on the world’s largest aircraft, the AN-225 “Mriya”, as part of the Strategic Airlift International Solution (SALIS) programme.The 250 tonne capacity AN-225, which has recently returned to commercial operation took off from its home base at Kyiv-Antonov, ...
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NewsBrannigan scoops deputy CEO role at Magma
Conor Brannigan. Source: Chapman Freeborn/Magma AviationUK-based freighter manager Magma Aviation has appointed Conor Brannigan as its deputy chief executive.Brannigan joins Magma after two years at Cargolux where he was director strategic alliances and market Development. Brannigan also spent almost six years at Etihad in a global cargo position and began ...
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NewsBBAM in for yet more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCF. Source: BoeingLessor BBAM has signed up for more B737-800 freighter conversions from Boeing as it looks to capitalise on the strong express and e-commerce markets.The company today announced the order of a further 12 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, bringing its total orders and commitments for the aircraft to 31.The ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo targets e-commerce with A321 conversions
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is targeting the e-commerce market with the conversion of two Airbus freighters to be used on intra-European servicesThe Frankfurt-headquartered airline today announced that two of its Airbus A321 aircraft would be converted into freighters to be operated by Lufthansa CityLine.They are set to join Lufthansa's fleet ...
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InsightsLufthansa Cargo: Laying foundations for the future
Under new leadership of Dorothea von Boxberg, Lufthansa Cargo is future-proofing its business with sustainable solutions and an increased focus on digital.Dorothea von Boxberg became chief executive at Lufthansa Cargo in March and has been keeping busy ever since.During her first few months in the role, she has been focussing ...
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NewsInvestigation into B737-200 freighter crash underway
Courtesy of Flightradar24.comThe investigation into Friday's Transair freighter crash off the coast of Hawaii is underway as more details of the incident emerge.The US National Transportation Safety Board said the first team of investigators arrived at the site on Friday, with more joining on Saturday.The investigators are in the process ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines transports three fire trucks from the Middle East to Central Asia
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines has transported three fire trucks on a single flight from the Middle East to Central Asia.The carrier flew one of its AN-124-100M-150 aircraft from its Ukraine base to the Middle East to pick up the three Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire trucks.Each fire truck weighed 21 tonnes ...
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Transair B737F crashes near Hawaii coast after reported engine trouble
A Boeing 737-200 freighter aircraft has crashed off the coast of Hawaii after reportedly having experienced engine trouble.Two pilots were onboard the aircraft, which crashed soon after taking off from Honolulu earlier today (July 2).According to the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), both pilots were rescued by the Coast Guard.The ...
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FedEx reduces Liege hub job cuts
Fewer FedEx employees will be made redundant at its Liege hub as a result of demand increases and discussions with unions.The express giant had announced a series of job cuts in January as a result of the integration of the air network of TNT Express, which it purchased for €4.4bn ...
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Cathay Cargo to add more preighters ahead of peak season crunch
Cathay Pacific Cargo has revealed plans to remove the seats from two more of its aircraft as it predicts an industry-wide capacity shortfall for the peak season.The Hong Kong-headquartered carrier said that while its passenger network is slowly growing, it will offer around 30% of its normal capacity in the ...
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NewsInvestigation reveals various reasons for B747 freighter accident
Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)A Canadian investigation into the 2018 runway overshoot made by a Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter has revealed a range of reasons for the accident, which destroyed the aircraft.The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that unclear guidance, an unexpected tailwind and ...
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ANA adds new China-Japan freighter service
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will deploy one of its freighters on a service between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo Narita in part due to demand for computer parts.The Tokyo-headquartered airline said that it would utilise a Boeing 767 freighter on the twice-weekly round-trip service that will begin on July ...
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NewsATSG accelerates plan to add A321 converted freighters
Lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is set to add its first Airbus freighters in after announcing a deal to purchase two A321-200 in response to customer demand.ATSG's Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) leasing subsidiary has committed to the aircraft with one arriving this year and a second in the first ...
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Gecas signs up for more B777 freighter conversions
Aircraft lessor Gecas has exercised options for the conversion of three further B777 aircraft in response to ongoing cargo demand.The additional orders bring Gecas' total commitment since the launch of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) 'Big Twin Programme' in 2019 to 18 firm, with a remaining 12 options.The lessor also announced ...
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Qatar Cargo continues to roll out capacity on WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has made available its capacity to more countries on online booking portal WebCargo.The airline said that from June 30 all countries in its Europe region - excluding Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Slovakia and Slovenia - would be able to use the online booking platform to book ...