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ECS completes first Just Fly It charter flight
The ECS Group's new charter business has completed its first flight in partnership with carrier Amelia International.The group added its Just Fly It charter service as part of its Augment GSA concept where it offers its various products on an individual basis without the need to become a full GSA ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo invests in science and healthcare products
Photo: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has announced a dedicated suite of products and priorities to make it easier for customers to book a variety of life sciences and healthcare shipments.The life sciences suite offers cargo products designed for time-sensitive shipments. American’s Priority Parcel Service (PPS) or ExpediteFS services provides ...
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Tiaca membership bounces back as sustainability remains a key focus
Airfreight organisation Tiaca saw its membership numbers bounce back last year after a dip in 2020 and is continuing to ramp up its focus on sustainability.In a media update, Tiaca director general Glyn Hughes revealed that in 2020 the organisation's membership numbers had suffered a Covid-related dip but numbers were ...
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NewsUnilode appoints new chief executive officer
Ross Marino. Photo: Unilode Aviation SolutionsULD specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions has appointed Ross Marino as its chief executiveMarino’s appointment is effective February 28, and he succeeds Benoit Dumont, who has stepped down. Marino has over 30 years of aviation experience, having worked in numerous senior and executive management roles at ...
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Global GSA Group acquires three companies
Netherlands-headquartered Global GSA Group has acquired Aircargo Italia, Worldair and Star Cargo Italy.The three Italian acquisitions will help Global GSA Group expand its position in Italy and fits with its overall global expansion strategy. Other acquisitions are also expected to be announced this year, said Ismail Durmaz, chief executive of ...
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NewsUnique Antonov An-225 reportedly destroyed in fighting
The unique Antonov An-225 “Mriya” freighter, the world’s largest aircraft, has reportedly been destroyed in fighting following the invasion of Ukraine.In a Twitter post on February 27, the Ukraine Government said: “The biggest plane in the world “Myria” (The Dream) was destroyed by Russian occupants on an airfield near Kiev.”On ...
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Supply chains face extension of airspace closures
The European Union (EU) has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft as sanctions continue to be imposed in response to the conflict in Ukraine.Yesterday, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that all aircraft owned, operated and controlled by Russian entities would be banned from entering ...
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UK and Russia impose airspace bans on each other
The UK and Russia have both implemented airspace bans on each others' airlines.The UK government was the first to act - on Thursday the UK banned Russian airline Aeroflot from landing at the country's airport as part of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.Russian air navigation service Rosaviatsia ...
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NewsATSG 2021 revenues up 10%
Rich Corrado, chief executive officer and president of ATSG. Photo: ATSGUS lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has reported full year 2021 revenues of $1.73bn, up 10% year on year.Adjusted EBITDA was $541.1m, up 9%, and adjusted pretax earnings were $173.9m, up 11%Rich Corrado, president and chief executive officer of ...
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SF Airlines' fleet hits 69
Rapidly expanding express carrier SF Airlines recently added its 69th freighter aircraft.The China-based airline in February took delivery of a B767-300 freighter and said that its fleet size will hit 70 later in the year."The number of large all-cargo aircraft with medium and long-range navigation capabilities will continue to grow, ...
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NewsMNG Airlines expects further growth after busy 2021
Source: MNG AirlinesFreighter operator MNG Airlines saw its cargo volumes grow by around 20% and plans to invest in its digital services in the coming months.The company has added two A330-300 aircraft to its fleet of four A300-600Fs and one A330-200F as its cargo volumes hit 240,000 tons last year ...
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Cargo props up Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand cargo revenues increased 29% to NZ$482m year on year during the first half of its financial year.Robust cargo volumes were supported by the extension of the New Zealand Government’s Maintaining International Air Connectivity (MIAC) scheme and the Australian Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) scheme, said the ...
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NewsIAG Cargo sees revenues take off in 2021
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, saw its cargo revenues reach new highs last year on the back of soaring rates and an improvement in demand.For the full year, the company reported a 28.1% year-on-year increase in revenues to €1.7bn as traffic, measured in cargo tonne kms ...
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Antonov Airport under attack by Russia
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine has confirmed that Russian military forces have attacked Antonov (Hostomel) Airport, a major air cargo hub in the country.“National Guard units are fighting” to defend the international cargo airport following Russian military action to take control of the airport, said the MIA. ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo applies for US foreign air carrier permit
CMA CGM Air Cargo has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of Transportation as CMA CGM looks set to launch its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) airline in the first half of this year.The application document, which is dated 22 February, said: "CMA CGM ...
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NewsMenzies seeks next gen air cargo technology
Menzies’ new robot “MimI". Photo: MenziesMenzies Aviation is holding an air cargo technology showcase at Heathrow Airport to find new solutions to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its cargo operations.The technology showcase on March 1 is the first initiative of its kind for Menzies and technology solutions will range ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding gets greener
Photo: DHLDHL Global Forwarding is expanding its GoGreen Plus Service from ocean freight to include air cargo customers, who can now neutralise CO2 emissions on all trade lanes.Emissions are reduced by replacing the amount of conventional fossil fuel needed with sustainable fuel. Customers can pick and choose which parts of ...
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NewsAir Charter Service sees record $1.8bn revenues
Chris Leach. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service’s (ACS) busy cargo arm helped the aircraft charter broker achieve record annual revenues of $1.8bn (£1.3bn), with strong growth and sales across all divisions.ACS said that its cargo division continued to experience “unprecedented demand”, boosted by its three Chinese offices and the ...
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NewsWFS appoints Bert Selis to senior role
Bert Selis. Photo: Worldwide Flight ServicesBert Selis has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) but will remain based in Liege, leaving his role at the Belgian airport after nine years.Selis is now the ground handler's vice president business development, e-commerce, express and freight forwarders EMEAA.He has close to 20 years’ experience ...
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NewsCMA CGM plans airline launch for first half 2022
France-based shipping group CMA CGM looks set to launch its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) airline in the first half of this year, which could mean a phased switch of A330-200 freighter services from its Liege hub in Belgium to Paris CDG.The Marseille-based ocean giant’s CMA CGM Air Cargo unit ...