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NewsNew Menzies management for Americas
From left to right: Oliver Ashton, Nigel Shuttleworth, Arvin Nagules and Chris Dohne. Photo: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has promoted Oliver Ashton to the position of senior vice president, cargo Americas.Ashton brings over two decades of experience in the aviation industry, including 15 years with Avianca, where he played a key ...
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NewsFAA certifies Embraer's E190 freighter conversion
Copyright: Alberto Whyte. Source: EmbraerEmbraer’s E190 converted freighter has been given a major boost by gaining certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The 'E-Jet' conversion and the cargo loading system, developed by US Cargo Systems, were both certified by the FAA last month, the aircraft manufacturer revealed yesterday.The company ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo expands operations to Cardiff Airport
Source: Cargo FirstUK freighter operator European Cargo is expanding its operations to Cardiff International Airport with the addition of new flights to China.The airline will launch a three-times-per-week flight between the Welsh airport and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in China on October 16, with plans to add an additional weekly ...
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NewsStrike threat ends as Air Canada pilots approve agreement
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Source: Air CanadaAir Canada pilots have approved a new collective agreement between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) union following a pay dispute that almost resulted in strike action.Last month, Air Canada was preparing for industrial action by pilots represented by the ALPA ...
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NewsMAB Kargo obtains Cargo iQ certification
Photo: MASkargoMAB Kargo (Malaysia Airlines Berhad Cargo) has obtained Cargo iQ certification after a successful audit evaluating quality management across its air cargo operations.The company, which commercially operates as MASkargo, reported 95% of its shipments in June this year to quality standards group Cargo iQ.“We are extremely excited to join ...
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NewsUS airlines maintain cargo embargos as Hurricane Milton hits
Source: American Airlines CargoUS carriers are maintaining and extending their cargo embargoes at stations in Florida as Hurricane Milton makes landfall.Overnight the hurricane weakened from category five to three but is still expected to cause widespread destruction with storm surges of more than 10 ft.In response, airlines have been adding ...
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Newsdnata grows green operations at DXB
dnata electric ground power unit. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has invested $4m in 14 new 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) at Dubai International airport (DXB) to cut operational emissions.The new GPUs - a mobile or stationary device used to provide electrical power to aircraft while they are on the ...
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NewsAmazon Air takes on cargo carriers with launch of sales to third parties
Source: RDNichols / Shutterstock.comAmazon Air has confirmed that it is now selling cargo capacity on its aircraft to third parties, including ad hoc and charter services.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post that Amazon Air Cargo is now open for business serving domestic networks across North America, Europe, the Middle ...
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NewsBoeing clocks up 11 777F orders in September
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryBoeing received 11 orders for the 777 freighter in September, taking the total number of orders of the model this year to 28.The customers for the 777F have largely been a mystery. All 11 of the 777F aircraft ordered last month were purchased by unidentified customer(s), ...
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NewsCathay Cargo and DB Schenker formalise SAF deal
Susanne Stemmer (left and Tom Owen. Photo: Cathay CargoCathay Cargo has formalised its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership with DB Schenker through a signing ceremony.In July, DB Schenker became the largest contributor to Cathay Pacific’s corporate SAF programme and committed to buying 878 tonnes of SAF from the airline as ...
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NewsChina Airlines carries out first freighter SAF flight in Taiwan
Photo: China AirlinesChina Airlines has carried out the first freighter flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Taiwan and confirmed the first company to join its SAF partnership programme.The Taiwan-based airline recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on SAF with freight forwarder Morrison Express Corporation that saw the company ...
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NewsUS air cargo operations brace for hurricane Milton
Orlando International Airport. Photo: max.ku/ Shutterstock - 2031141869US airlines have added a series of embargo's to their Florida cargo operations as they prepare for the arrival of hurricane Milton.The category five hurricane is expected to hit Florida later today bringing widespread devastation. Windspeeds of 165 miles per hour have been ...
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NewsFlydubai adds third-party digital booking option for cargo
Image source: Pixels Hunter/ ShutterstockFlydubai Cargo has expanded its online presence by placing its capacity on a third-party booking portal for the first time through a partnership with cargo.one.The new partnership will give cargo.one's freight forwarder users access to the airline's network of more than 150 destinations in 53 countries ...
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NewsTeesside takes aim at cargo with Verhasselt appointment
Photo: Dave Charnley Photography/Teesside International AirportTeesside International has appointed air cargo stalwart and consultant Steven Verhasselt as it looks to expand its airfreight operation.Verhasselt, who owns consultancy FB Cargo Strategy, will help steer the northeast UK airport's cargo operation by leading business development and implementing strategy.Speaking about the airport's potential, ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines Cargo adds winter belly capacity with new routes
Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Cargo is strengthening its operations with belly capacity on new passenger services from Rio, Brisbane and Tokyo, plus expanded services elsewhere in Latin America.As part of its winter widebody schedule, out of Latin America, American is introducing a new seasonal service from Rio de Janeiro Galeão ...
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NewsBloemen, Reis Miranda and Wormer team up to launch new cargo consultancy
Image: ShutterstockA new supply chain consultancy firm has been launched by industry veterans Marco Bloemen, Daniel dos Reis Miranda and Maarten Wormer.The new company, Aevean, will offer "specialised consulting services and comprehensive market intelligence" for the aviation and logistics industries.Aevean formed a strategic partnership with Atlas Air and will operate ...
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NewsSichuan Airlines adds Frankfurt to network
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChina-based Sichuan Airlines has added Frankfurt to its network to expand its services to Europe.The airline will fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) four times a week on a scheduled service with its Airbus A330 freighter.Airport operator Fraport said in a LinkedIn post on October 4: "We are ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo inaugurates route to Birmingham
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) has launched a new weekly all-cargo route between Hong Kong International Airport and Birmingham Airport in the UK.The new route will be served by an Airbus A330-200 freighter. This is the second UK route opened by the airline, following the February ...
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NewsDHL optimistic for first quarter 2025 airfreight demand
Source: ShutterstockDHL is optimistic for the first quarter of 2025 with the expectation that airfreight volumes will continue to trend upwards.In response to a question by Air Cargo News on first quarter predictions for airfreight during a DHL webinar, Tim Robertson, chief executive Americas, DHL Global Forwarding, said no major ...
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NewsPort strike suspension relieves air cargo pressure but peak outlook remains tight
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockThe suspension of US port strikes until next year has helped relieve some of air cargo's peak season capacity concerns but questions remain regarding just how busy the next few months will be.TAC Index editor Neil Wilson said that there was a mixed outlook for how tight ...