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NewsCebu Pacific finds a silver lining in cargo
Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides with a sharp rise in e-commerce.“There’s a lot of cargo capacity that’s [disappeared], but the demand actually has continued,” said Alexander Lao, chief strategy officer at the low-cost carrier.“There are a lot more ...
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Airbus again mulls A350 freighter option
Airbus is considering developing a freighter version of the A350 aircraft, according to a report in Reuters.The report states that the airframer has been canvassing airline opinion on the potential for a widebody freighter version of the aircraft, which would be a little longer than the A350-900.Airbus will need commitments ...
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Aviation Holdings signs up for three more B737 conversions
Aviation Holdings III Investments has signed up for three more B737-800SF freighter conversions from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The total number of AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions ordered by Aviation Holdings now stands at eight.The first aircraft (MSN: 30704) of this new order is scheduled to commence modification in April 2021.Modification touch ...
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NewsQstep launches contactless cargo terminal pick-up system
Cargo software firm Qstep has launched a contactless system for drivers picking up shipments from air cargo terminals.The company said that its contactless system works by drivers scanning a QR code at the terminal entrance with a phone, inserting a PIN, entering personal name and signature, and then waiting for ...
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NewsDP DHL targets aviation emissions with €7bn sustainability pledge
As part of its new sustainability roadmap, announced today, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP DHL) is investing €7bn in green technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, to help it further reduce its Co2 emissions over the next ten years.The sustainability roadmap, which covers the company's operations until 2030, are in ...
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NewsSwissport to expand its cargo capabilities at Vienna
Swissport's new Vienna Airport facility CGISwissport will expand its cargo presence at Vienna Airport later this year following the lease of two new adjacent facilities.The handler has signed a seven-year lease agreement for the new facilities, which will increase its local warehousing capacity at the airport by nearly 50%.The adjacent ...
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MasAir targets pharma with CEIV certification
Mexican freighter operator MasAir Cargo is targetting the pharma market after it achieved IATA CEIV certification.The carrier said it obtrained the certification in March after a process involving training, assessments and a final audit. The certification is valid for three years.Luis Sierra, chief executive of MasAir, said: “By achieving IATA's ...
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Strong Q3 for FedEx as it predicts ongoing freighter demand
FedEx saw revenues and profits rise in its fiscal third quarter results, while it also predicts ongoing bellyhold capacity shortages in air cargo.The express giant saw fiscal third-quarter revenues increase by 22.9% year on year to $21.5bn, operating profits improved 145.7% to $1bn and net income was up 64.7% to ...
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ANA to expand transpacific cargo capacity on growing demand
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will expand its Los Angeles-Tokyo Narita freighter service with the use of B777 freighters on the back of growing demand.The airline said that its B777Fs offer around 100 tons of capacity, which is double that of the B767Fs currently used on the route.ANA reported growing demand ...
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NewsUkraine International awards WFS Milan handling deal
Ukraine International Airlines has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) an 18-month cargo handling contract in Milan Malpensa.From next month, WFS will handle cargo onboard the airline’s three Boeing 737 flights per week. Flights are expected to be ramped up to daily in June.In December, WFS also announced a new agreement ...
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NewsVallair places its last B737-400F as it looks to the future
Vallair has placed its last-ever B737-400 freighter as it switches its focus to newer models.The aviation company said that its final B737-400 had now been delivered to Malaysian start-up carrier M Jets.Vallair will now focus its future freighter conversion programmes on A321, B737NG and ATR variants.“The B737-400 is long established ...
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Amazon Air expands operations in Alaska
Amazon Air is today launching flights to Fairbanks International Airport in Alaska.The e-commerce giant said Fairbanks is its second location in the state - after it launched operations to Anchorage in 2019.The first flight of the daily service will arrive this evening from Portland International.The flight will be operated by ...
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FedEx and DoT hit out at Hong Kong quarantine rules
The US Department of Transport (DoT) may limit flights by the Cathay Pacific Group airlines in response to the latest Hong Kong's quarantine rules, saying they disproportionately affect US carriers.The new quarantine rules require that all Hong Kong-based crews quarantine for two or three weeks when returning from an international ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr completes another Antarctic flight programme
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has completed its sixth Antarctic flight programme operating five IL-76TD-90VD charter flights to the continent.The flights were operated from Cape Town to Novolazarevskaya runway in co-operation with the Antarctic Logistics Centre International (ALCI), covering a distance of over 4,200 km and delivering over 200 tons of general cargo ...
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AFKLMP sets up Covid Service Centre to manage vaccine shipments
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has established a Covid Service Centre to manage all of its coronavirus vaccine shipments.The service centre, which was launched after a trial in selected countries, caters to the temperature requirements of different vaccines.Suitable for use with different container types, the service centre enables shipments ...
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NewsCargo handler WFS joins Brussels Airport's 'digital green lane' initiative
Ground handler WFS has signed up to join Brussels Airport Cargo's (BRUcargo) 'digital green lane' initiative that requires a completely paperless process for trucking operations at the hub.The digital green lane initiative brings together the various apps - such as truck slot booking and documentation products - developed by cargo ...
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NewsAir cargo demand up in February but regional trends differ
Air cargo demand continued to increase in February but regional performance varies greatly, according to the latest statistics from data provider WorldACD.Figures for February show that demand in weight during the month increased by 1.1% year on year (YoY). Over the first two months of the year, which helps offset ...
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Cargo volumes have skyrocketed – but are forwarders and truckers paying the price?
In his latest column, Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association, explains the cost impact of airport logjams for forwarders and truckers. Despite encouraging progress towards widespread distribution, the Covid-19 vaccine, many consumers remain quarantined at home, choosing the convenience of online delivery of their essential merchandise.The subsequent ...
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NewsSmartKargo secures investment as it looks to grow
Investment firm M33 Growth has invested in air cargo platform SmartKargo, with the funds set to be used on the role out of its e-commerce service for airlines.The cloud-based platform declined to say how much had been injected but said the cash would be used to "fuel the adoption of ...
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NewsNippon Express launches domestic halal-certified airfreight service
Last week (March 8), Japan-based Nippon Express launched a new halal-certified domestic airfreight product.The forwarder said it launched the service after observing an increase in demand for halal products in Japan.Currently, Japan has a Muslim population of around 200,000."With an increase in foreign visitors/residents from a diversity of cultural backgrounds ...