All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 33
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/Shutterstock The European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines. On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean ...
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NewsPharma.Aero validates Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor
Image source: Numstocker/ Shutterstock The Hong Kong-Miami pharma corridor has been successfully validated through Pharma.Aero’s Corridor 3.0 Project. Through the Corridor 3.0 project, Hong Kong International Airport, Miami International Airport and Cathay Cargo have validated the end-to-end transport process for live shipments. The validation demonstrates a 100% ...
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Newsdnata is first ground handler in Europe to earn IATA environmental management certification
More than 70% of dnata Netherlands’ ground support equipment fleet is powered by electricity or solar energy. Photo: dnata Global air and travel services provider dnata has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the IATA environmental management certification in recognition of its sustainability initiatives. ...
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NewsAstral adds second 737-400F
Image source: Astral Aviation Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet. The freighter operator said in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday November 27 that the 737-400F was delivered on Thursday ...
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NewsFedEx adds new China-India route
Photo: FedEx FedEx has introduced a new route connecting its Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou to Bangalore as it looks to capitalise on growing volumes between China and India. The flight route will operate five times a week and aims to strengthen connectivity between Asia Pacific (APAC) ...
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NewsCanada approves Saab 340 cargo conversion STC
Photo: TAM Sweden-based Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) has now received approval of its Saab 340 Cargo Conversion supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada. The STC is already approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “We are happy ...
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NewsNordic Aviation Group files for bankruptcy
Photo: Number1411/ Shutterstock Estonian Nordic Aviation Group has filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations of its two airlines, Nordica and Regional Jet, which is branded as Xfly. The announcement by Nordic follows the decision by potential investor Lars Thuesen, owner of Danish carrier Jettime, to not proceed ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo and Maersk partner on SAF
Photo: Scharfsinn/ Shutterstock Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024 following the signing of an agreement between the two companies to promote the decarbonisation of airfreight through the use of SAF. The expected reduction ...
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NewsairBaltic Cargo places capacity on cargo.one platform
Photo: airBaltic Latvia-based airBaltic Cargo has placed its capacity on cargo.one to enable forwarders across 134 countries to quickly access, quote, book and track its capacity. From winter 2024, freight forwarders using cargo.one will be able to book airBaltic Cargo capacity for general cargo, perishables and temperature-sensitive ...
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NewsHong Kong Airport cargo volumes up as it readies for three-runway system launch
Photo: HKIA Hong Kong International Airport reported a 12.7% year on year increase in cargo volumes in October as it prepares to introduce its three-runway system. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) reported 442,000 tonnes of cargo in October. Growth was driven by export traffic, said AAHK. “Export ...
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NewsKale joins Cargo iQ
Marie Seco-Köppen, executive director of Cargo iQ. Photo: Cargo iQ Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has joined Cargo iQ as a new strategic associate partner, specialising in digitalisation and supporting digital reporting capabilities. The partnership aims to further Cargo iQ’s ambitions to ensure air cargo quality standards are ...
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NewsModern Logistics strikes GSSA deal
Photo: Modern Logistics Brazilian cargo carrier Modern Logistics has chosen ATC Aviation Services to be its General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) in Latin America. This collaboration supports Modern’s expansion by extending the company’s reach into new markets, including Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay. Earlier this ...
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NewsOne fatality after 737F crashes near Vilnius Airport
Photo: Swiftair Preliminary information from Lithuanian police indicate one crew fatality from the four occupants of a Swiftair Boeing 737-400 freighter which crashed north of Vilnius Airport early on November 25. Three other crew members were injured, the police stated, after the aircraft came down near a ...
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NewsTIACA announces winners of 2024 Sustainability Awards
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockAAT and Alpha Augmented Services are the winners of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Air Cargo Sustainability Awards.The sixth edition of the awards, run in partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems, featured a start-up and small business category and a corporate and established businesses category.AAT won the corporate ...
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NewsThominet joins TIACA board
Adrien Thominet, ECS Group. Source: ECSECS Group chief executive and executive chairman Adrien Thominet has been appointed to serve on the International Air Cargo Association's (TIACA) board of directors.Filling the seat for a global GSA, Thominet brings diverse experience and knowledge to the post. At the start of his career ...
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NewsWFS wins SAS Cargo handling contract at Stockholm Arlanda
The agreement was signed in Stockholm by Markus Ek, CEO of SAS Cargo Group, and Lone Riise, the airline’s Head of Cargo Handling, and, on behalf of WFS by Marc Claesen, SVP Northern Europe and Africa, and Kim Elfström, Managing Director Sweden. Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a ...
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NewsSpot rates rise as peak season builds
Image: ShutterstockSpot rates are elevated globally and are up 25% year on year (YoY) out of Asia Pacific in particular, as the fourth quarter peak season continues.Comparing the first week of November with the first week of November last year, when various markets were already experiencing the effects of strong ...
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NewsNational Air Cargo fraud couple jailed
Source: Worawee Meepian/shutterstockA married couple have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a two-year scheme to defraud US logistics company National Air Cargo of $5m.Kimberly Ann Tew and Michael Aaron Tew were sentenced to 48 months and 42 months in prison, respectively, said the the United States Attorney’s ...
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NewsUkraine's Constanta Airlines adds 737-300F
737-300F. Photo: Constanta AirlinesUkraine-based Constanta Airlines has added a Boeing 737-300 freighter to its fleet to enter into the medium-range cargo transportation market and increase its operational efficiency.The charter cargo and passenger airline, which specialises in supporting international and governmental humanitarian, peacekeeping and disaster relief operations, said the 737-300F bolsters ...
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NewsNew branding and green partnership for Avianca Cargo
Photo: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has unveiled a new brand identity and announced a new partnership with a climate technology company.This new brand concept of "Avianca Cargo, we are doing it for you" aims to reflect the airline's focus on customer needs and long-term partnerships and was unveiled on November 13 ...