All Magma Aviation Articles
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NewsMagma Aviation joins TIACA
Ireland-based freighter operator Magma Aviation has joined TIACA to support its expansion plans and strengthen industry connections
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NewsMagma Aviation will increase freighter fleet by year end
Magma Aviation is set to expand its fleet before year-end while pursuing network growth in underserved Asian and African markets
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NewsMagma Aviation adds another 747 and eyes future fleet growth
Dublin-based freighter operator Magma Aviation has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 747 cargo aircraft, with ambitious plans to triple fleet capacity by 2030
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes changes
Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has announced two personnel changes.
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NewsMagma signs Unilode ULD contract
Magma Aviation has awarded Unilode Aviation Solutions a multi-year ULD management partnership
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NewsMagma and Intradco don’t horse around for equestrian event flights
Magma Aviation and Intradco Global have transported 34 endurance horses from Liège, Belgium to AlUla, Saudi Arabia for the AlFursan Endurance Cup
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NewsMagma confirms plans to add mid-sized freighters
Freighter firm Magma Aviation has provided more details on its plans to add medium-size freighters to its fleet later this year
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NewsWFS wins Magma Aviation handling contract at Liege Airport
Magma Aviation 747-400F. Photo: Magma AviationWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a new multi-year ramp and warehouse cargo handling contract with UK freighter firm Magma Aviation at Liege Airport (LGG).Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400 freighter flight ...
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NewsNew chief executive for Magma Aviation
Peter Kerins. Photo: Magma AviationUK freighter firm Magma Aviation has appointed Peter Kerins as chief executive to steer its growth strategy.Kerins brings over 30 years of aviation and logistics experience to his new role, having began his career in 1991 in freight forwarding sales.He has since worked at a variety ...
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Magma adds narrowbody freighters and Middle East office
UK-headquartered freighter firm Magma Aviation is expanding its presence to the Middle East with the addition of two aircraft and a new office.The two converted freighters are an Airbus A321-200 (YL-LDZ) and a Boeing 737-800, while the new office is in Dubai.The company said it was one of the few ...
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Newsdnata wins Maersk handling contract at Cologne Bonn
dnata at Cologne Bonn Airport. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide cargo handling services to Maersk Air Freight at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Germany.The dnata team at CGN will handle up to 6,000 tonnes of cargo annually for Maersk Air Freight, which, according ...
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Another set of "exceptional" results for freighter operator Magma Aviation
Magma Aviation enjoyed another set of "exceptional results" in 2022 although it warned a deteriorating air cargo market would hit performance this year.The freighter operator reported record sales of $476.7m last year, an increase of 26% on 2021 levels, inflated by higher fuel prices.Operating profits were down 5.5% to $49.6m ...
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NewsMagma Aviation starts first regular flights into China
Photo: Chapman FreebornFreighter operator Magma Aviation has added its first regular scheduled flights to China.The Chapman Freeborn subsidiary's China operations address growing demand and broaden its access to customers in the Asia Pacific region, the airline said.Taking place three to four times per week on a Boeing 747-400 freighter, the ...
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NewsMagma Aviation has a new head of commercial
James Gilliard. Photo: Magma AviationFreighter operator Magma Aviation has appointed James Gilliard as head of commercial.Gilliard brings with him 20 years of aviation industry experience, joining the business following two and a half years at IAG Cargo in London where he was regional sales manager.Prior to that, Gilliard has held ...
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NewsIntradco Global team up with Magma Aviation to transport horses
Photo: Intradco GlobalPartner companies Intradco Global and Magma Aviation have worked together to arrange the safe transport of horses to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.Chapman Freeborn-owned Intradco Global, working with horse shipper European Horse Services, successfully delivered the three horses from Liège Airport to N’Djili International Airport.Sara Havers, equine ...
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Magma Aviation benefits from demand for long-term freighter deals
Freighter operator Magma Aviation last year benefitted from demand for long-term contracts as companies looked to avoid space shortages by locking in capacity.In accounts just filed, the Avia Solution Group-owned company said that revenues in 2021 increased by 64% year on year to $380m and profits improved by 9.7% to ...
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InsightsAfrican airfreight on the ascent
As it emerges from the pandemic, Africa’s airfreight and logistics market is in expansion mode, attracting significant investment, writes Roger Hailey.There is investment in new and converted freighter aircraft, upscale cargo drones, consolidation in the cargo ground handling sector and the acquisition of a large specialist freight forwarder by a ...
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InsightsOutlook 2022: Another challenging year for air cargo
With 2022 off to a busy start, Air Cargo News caught up with a range of companies to find out what their expectations are for the coming 11 months. Damian Brett reports.Around September last year, the air cargo industry was tentatively hoping that the market could be setting out on ...
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InsightsNew Magma Aviation CEO outlines expansion plans
Freighter fleet and network expansion are already key strategic ambitions for Conor Brannigan, recently appointed chief executive of Magma Aviation, writes Roger Hailey.Brannigan, appointed in October last year after joining the cargo management company in July, started his aviation and cargo career with Aer Lingus in 2006 until 2013.He continued ...
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Magma promotes Brannigan to CEO
Freighter firm Magma Aviation has promoted Conor Brannigan to chief executive as current incumbent Ross Wilson moves to the role of strategic advisor to the company's board of directors.Brannigan joined the company in July of this in a deputy chief executive role while Wilson has worked for Magma since it ...