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Volga-Dnepr moves fire engines to assist in California fires
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried out an An-124-100 charter flight for the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist the bushfire firefighting efforts in California.The carrier moved two fire engines and a Ford F-250 pick-up truck, weighing more than 20 tonnes in total, from Atlantic City in New Jersey to ...
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Q&A: Qatar Cargo's Kirsten de Bruijn
Earlier this week, Qatar Airways Cargo appointed Kirsten de Bruijn into the role of senior vice president, cargo sales and network planning. Air Cargo News caught up with her to find out how she is settling in and what attracted her to the new role.Firstly, congratulations on the new role, ...
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China Eastern tweaks bellyhold cargo deal with China Cargo
China Eastern Airlines has adjusted its bellyhold freight business deal with sister carrier China Cargo Airlines, in light of changing market conditions following the coronavirus outbreak.The SkyTeam carrier states that the adjustments come amid falling demand for passenger transport, as well as its recent foray into the “unconventional method” of ...
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NewsLucky for some: Lufthansa Cargo adds another B777F
Lufthansa Cargo B77F. Photographer: Oliver-Rösler. Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has taken delivery of its second Boeing 777 freighter in as many months - giving it access to 13 of the aircraft - as it continues to push on with its cargo fleet renewal programme.The freighter operator took delivery of the ...
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time:matters expands US domestic Sameday Air network
Time-critical shipment firm time:matters has expanded its US domestic Sameday Air network with the addition of eleven airports as destinations.The network expansion brings the company's number of available US stations to 100.New stations include Syracuse in New York, Greensboro in North Carolina and Laredo in Texas."They will mainly be served ...
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IATA: Slow improvement in air cargo demand in August
The latest statistics from IATA show that air cargo volumes are improving only slowly despite a pick up in business indicators.According to the airline association, air cargo volumes in cargo tonne kms (CTK) declined by 12.6% year on year in August, which is a slight improvement on the 14.4% decline ...
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Delta Cargo facilitates airfreight bookings with API interface
Delta Cargo has launched its new, free application progamme interface (API) that enables its cargo customers to connect their own operating platforms to book and track shipments.With the Delta Cargo API, customers can view available capacity and rates, create and manage bookings 24/7, and receive real-time updates on active shipments ...
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NewsQatar Cargo signs up for SkyCell containers
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a lease agreement for temperature-controlled pharma containers with SkyCell.The airline said the addition of the temperature-controlled hybrid containers will provide its customers with the choice of a "wide range of containers in which to transport their pharmaceuticals".Qatar Airways’ chief officer cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: “The ...
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NewsPayCargo looks to expand after securing investment
Digital cargo payment system PayCargo has secured funding that it will use to expand the business and develop new technologies.The company today announced a $35m investment led by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.The funds will be used "expand global adoption of its electronic payments network and ...
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John Menzies looks to expand in cargo despite volume decline
Ground handler John Menzies saw its cargo volumes decline in the first half of the year but is looking to expand in the sector.The company reported a "resilient" performance in its cargo business as volumes dropped by 22% year on year as a result of reduced bellyhold operations due to ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo launches Guadalajara freighter service
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new service to Guadalajara in Mexico - its second cargo destination in Mexico and 15th in the Americas.The service, which commences next week, will utilise Boeing 777-F aircraft, which offer 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight.Flights to Guadalajara will operate on Mondays and Fridays. ...
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NewsIAG Cargo launches direct London-Lahore service
Boeing 787-8. Picture by Stuart BaileyIAG Cargo has launched a direct service from the London Heathrow to Lahore in Pakistan.The service will run four times per week and will be operated by British Airways' B787-8 widebody aircraft.Shameer Nasarulla, area commercial manager, Middle East, Pakistan and Bangladesh at IAG Cargo, commented: ...
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NewsQuito Airport records recovery in cargo exports
Ecuador's Quito International Airport has seen its export cargo volumes pick up over recent months following the resumation of services at the hub.The hub said that connectivity from the airport has been increasing steadily since the resumption of commercial passenger operations on June 1, both in national and international services.International ...
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NewsAstral teams up with Drone Delivery Canada to target Kenya market
Photo: Drone Delivery CanadaDrone Delivery Canada (DDC) and Africa-based freighter operator Astral Aviation's drone division are teaming up to potentially launch drone operations in Kenya.DDC, via its sales agent Air Canada, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Astral Aerial Solutions that will see them co-operate and work jointly with ...
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Fourth AEI-converted B737-800SF for Aviation Holdings
AEI has entered into a partnership that will see it providing Aviation Holdings III Investments with its fourth B737-800SF freighter conversion.The order follows Aviation Holdings III Investments placing an order for three AEI B737-800SF conversions in May.Work on the fourth aircraft (MSN 29040) is expected to start in January next ...
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NewsQatar Airways appoints SVP cargo, sales and network planning
Kirsten de BruijnQatar Airways Cargo has appointed Kirsten de Bruijn into the role of senior vice president, cargo sales and network planning.The carrier said that with de Bruijn onboard, it is "well positioned to capitalise on its its growth strategy as it strives to expand its leadership in the global ...
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NewsAirBridgeCargo continues vaccine preparation with SkyCell shipment
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has completed the transportation of 12 SkyCell containers from Hong Kong (China) to Amsterdam (Netherlands).The operation was organised in partnership with UPS Healthcare, with the SkyCell 1500C containers shipped from Europe to Asia in pre-conditioned mode, meaning the temperature is at the correct level for the arrival ...
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Azul gears up for cargo growth with E195 adaption
Brazilian carrier Azul is gearing up for growth in e-commerce by adapting four of its Embraer E195 aircraft to a dedicated cargo configuration.The airline said that it received certification for the world’s first Embraer E195 (PR-AYO) adapted dedicated cargo aircraft on September 24 and added that another three aircraft are ...
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Etihad Cargo launches new pharma service
Etihad Cargo has launched PharmaLife, a specialised pharma and healthcare product which replaces the carrier’s TempCheck product.The company said the service will be available at 54 stations but will focus on key its gateways including Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Chicago, Paris, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hyderabad, London, Milan, Melbourne, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and ...
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Qatar Cargo sees volumes improve while revenues decline
Qatar Cargo saw its volumes increase during the last fiscal year despite being affected by the ongoing China-US trade war and the initial stages of the coronavirus outbreak.The Doha-based cargo firm saw its air cargo volumes increase by 2.8% year on year to 1.5m tonnes to the year ending March ...