All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 36
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NewsGlobal K9 acquires Dog Detectives
From left to right: Major Ali Aljeeran, head of Bahrain customs K9 unit; Andrew Jones, director; and major Hamad Alnaham, head of search and investigation section. Photo: Dog DetectivesUS air cargo screening business Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider, Dog Detectives.The acquisition represents GK9PG’s first ...
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NewsNAV AERO partners with Saudia Cargo
Photo: Saudia CargoGlobal General Sales and Services (GSSA) network, NAV AERO has announced a partnership with Saudia Cargo.NAV AERO said the collaboration is expected to offer customers "improved efficiency, capacity, and connectivity in air cargo logistics".With three strategic hubs in Saudi Arabia, Saudia Cargo utilises Saudia Airlines’ passenger flights and ...
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NewsSun Country updates delivery timeline for Amazon Air's 737-800Fs
Amazon Air B737-800FUS carrier Sun Country Airlines is sticking with a previously announced plan to next year take delivery of eight additional Boeing 737-800 freighters to fly on behalf of Amazon Air, but has pushed back the expected completion of deliveries.The deal for eight more 737-800Fs between the two airlines ...
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NewsXeneta: Market maturity harnesses air cargo rates
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockThe air cargo market has matured enough to enable airlines and forwarders to keep rates reasonable against a backdrop of strong demand exacerbated by supply disruptions.While a thriving air cargo market usually results in shippers facing rocketing spot rates during the fourth quarter peak, this year lessons ...
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NewsSF Airlines begins Hubei-Hong Kong route
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChinese cargo operator SF Airlines has launched a new route between Hubei province in central China and Hong Kong.The inaugural flight on the route departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport on October 30 using a Boeing 737-400 freighter, according to Xinhua, China’s state press agency.Three round-trip flights ...
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NewsVanderlande acquires Siemens Logistics
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockDutch logistics equipment company Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from German technology company Siemens.Vanderlande's acquisition of Siemens Logistics, which provides baggage and cargo handling as well as digital solutions for the airport operation of the future, is anticipated to strengthen its position within ...
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NewsRaya launches Penang-Hong Kong charter for DHL
Photo: Raya AirwaysMalaysian cargo airline Raya Airways has launched a new charter route between Penang, Malaysia and Hong Kong that will operate five times a week for DHL.The inaugural flight took place on October 28 from Penang International Airport in Malaysia.The route enhances DHL's aviation network in Asia Pacific, and ...
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NewsOne Air to add two 777Fs
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockBritish cargo airline One Air plans to add two Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet as it seeks further growth in 2025.The 747-400 freighter operator recently added a third 747-400F with nose-loading capabilities and said it aimed to add a fourth aircraft next year, but did not specify ...
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NewsSingh heads up cargo at Riyadh Air
Image: Shutterstock Pravin Singh has been appointed global head of cargo for new Saudi Arabian airline, Riyadh Air. Singh was appointed in September and began his new role this month, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile. “Pleased to share that I have now completed my ...
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NewsSharon becomes chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL
Udi Sharon, chief executive, Challenge Airlines IL. Photo: Challenge Group Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL. In his new role, Sharon will lead all company activities in Israel. He will also join the senior executive management team of Challenge ...
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NewsGSSA Air One opens new Asia office as partner airlines expand in the region
One Air 747F aircraft. Photo: Air One UK general sales agent (GSA) Air One expects business growth in Asia following affiliate British airline One Air’s green light for flights to China. Air One has announced plans to open a commercial office in Hong Kong to assist its ...
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NewsPolar fraud defendant changes plea to guilty
Source: Worawee Meepian/shutterstockThe Polar Air Cargo fraud case has reached a breakthrough point with the decision by the last defendant accused of taking part in the scheme to plead guilty instead of going to trial.Skye Xu was scheduled for trial on October 28, but has now changed his plea to ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo expands into transpacific with Vietnam-LA flights
Aerologic flight with DHL livery. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has expanded into transpacific flights with the start of a direct Boeing 777 freighter service from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the US.The first flight on the service was operated using a 777F with ...
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NewsSmartLynx Airlines cleared for US operations
Photo: SmartLynx Airlines The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) to SmartLynx Airlines that enables the Latvian airline to begin operations to, from, and within the US. Since 2019, SmartLynx Airlines has operated flights to and from the US under ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo hires senior manager products
Image: ShutterstockEtihad Cargo has appointed Jacob David as senior manager products, as of this month.David will be based at Etihad's headquarters in Abu Dhabi and will play a key role in driving innovation and elevating product offerings, said the airline."With extensive experience from leading airlines across the Middle East and ...
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NewsFour arrests over air cargo incendiary plot
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockPolish authorities have reportedly arrested four people in connection to an alleged plot to conceal incendiary devices in airfreight shipments.According to Poland’s National Prosecutor's Office, it began an investigation in August based on information obtained by the country's Internal Security Agency, reported media, including CBC News.A media ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo to launch time-sensitive Priority service
© 2019 Chad Slattery. Source: WestJet CargoWestJet Cargo plans to launch a Priority product for time-sensitive shipments that gives top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.Available from November 4 across the WestJet Cargo network, the Priority service is designed to meet the needs of ...
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NewsFive new cargo carriers for Ted Stevens Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Photo: EQRoy/ ShutterstockTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska, US is offering its transit services to five new cargo carriers as it continues to expand freighter operations.The five cargo carriers that have recently begun using ANC as a transit point are Awesome Cargo Airlines, ...
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NewsFlexibility needed for Heathrow AIS trucking, say stakeholders
CCS-UK panel. From left to right: Jason Breakwell, Wallenborn; Lawrence Cockburn, dnata; Chris Packwood, Geodis; James Golding, Heathrow; Claudia Carley, CCS-UK; Steve Parker, BIFA; and moderator Guy Thompson, CCS-UK. Photo: Air Cargo News Air cargo stakeholders have stressed they need flexibility built into a digitalisation project for ...
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NewsDP World hires senior director of airfreight for Americas
Image: ShutterstockDP World has appointed Peter Dyeremose as senior director of airfreight for the Americas as it seeks to drive growth in its airfreight freight forwarding services across the region.Dyeremose joins DP World with over 25 years of experience in logistics and airfreight. He previously worked at Mainfreight Inc., where ...