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Swissport joins IATA Africa initiative
Cargo handler Swissport International has announced its participation in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) "Focus Africa" initiative.The initiative is a major commitment to support the transformation and growth of aviation in Africa.As a partner of the IATA "Focus Africa" initiative, Swissport will aim to improve connectivity, safety, and sustainability ...
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NewsWFS grows cargo capacity at JFK by 20%
An artist impression of how the new WFS cargo terminal in New York JFK will look when it opens in Q1 2025. Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) will increase cargo capacity at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) by 20% in early 2025 with the opening of a ...
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NewsITA Airways sticks with Jettainer
Source: ITA AirwaysItalian airline ITA Airways has extended its ULD management contract with Jettainer, under which the latter provides a customised fleet of more than 4,000 containers and pallets.ITA serves a growing network that spans destinations in Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia from its hub in Rome Fiumicino airport ...
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Envirotainer invests in Canada
Secure cold chain solutions specialist Envirotainer has upgraded its Montreal station and invested in a new facility in Toronto to support Canada’s rapidly expanding biopharmaceuticals market.In Montreal, Envirotainer’s station is now fully equipped to handle its Releye containers. Customers can now release their orders directly from the station and make ...
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News321 Precision Conversions gains China's approval for A321-200 freighter conversion
Photo: 321 Precision ConversionsAircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) joint venture 321 Precision Conversions has received approval from China for its A321-200PCF freighter conversion."321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce the Civil Aviation Administration of China validated the A321-200PCF freighter conversion STC ST02716SE as VSTC1084," said ...
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NewsWFS extends Etihad’s US cool chain
WFS pharma handling in the US Photo WFS JREPREtihad Cargo and handler Worldwide Flight Services have provided further details of their US business handling deal, announced earlier in October.The SATS-owned handler recently added Chicago O'Hare International Airport to its existing portfolio of John F. Kennedy International Airport and Washington Dulles ...
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NewsCharter firm claims record with half dozen choppers on one flight
Silkway West Airllines 747-800F. Photo: Chapman FreebornAir charter firm Chapman Freeborn said it has set a record by transporting six helicopters on a single Boeing 747-800 freighter.The McDermott Aviation Bell machines moved on a Silkway West Airlines flight from Greece to Australia, arriving on the morning of October 18 at ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn hires global oil & gas director
Gavin Nash. Photo: Chapman FreebornGavin Nash has joined air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn as global director – oil & gas.Nash brings to Chapman Freeborn over 11 years of experience in delivering and managing global supply chain operations in the oil and gas sector.Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, has ...
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NewsAir Charter Service expands in China
Photo: Air Charter ServiceAircraft charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has strengthened its effort to focus on Shanghai and its surrounding provinces, including those of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, by moving its office in the city to larger premises.Earlier this month, ACS said it had restructured its operations across Asia Pacific, ...
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NewsEveryone's a winner at the Air Cargo News Awards 2023
Copyright: Telling PhotographyThe prestigious Air Cargo News Awards took place in the UK on Thursday night with 15 companies walking away with a trophy.More than 240 people attended the 39th awards ceremony that was this year presented by writer and comedian Dominic Holland at the Hilton London Syon Park.Companies were ...
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NewsAir Charter Service helps reintroduce white rhinos to DRC
Rhinos in their new home in the DRC. Copyright: Martin van Rooyen via Air Charter ServiceCharter broker Air Charter Service recently helped non-profit conservation organisation African Parks to relocate 16 southern white rhinos to Garamba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), from a private game reserve ...
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NewsLuxairCargo workers look to secure conditions as they prepare for transfer
Source: LCGBCargo handler workers at LuxairCargo held protests at Luxembourg Airport (Findel) last month ahead of the transfer of the business to a new company.LuxairCargo has been Luxembourg Airport's cargo handler for more than 25 years but has decided not to take part in the latest seven-year tender.A decision on ...
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Etihad Cargo selects WFS for US cargo handling
Etihad Cargo has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide handling services at all of its US stations following the addition of Chicago O'Hare to the partnership.Starting this week, WFS has been providing cargo handling services to the airline at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), in addition to existing relationships ...
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NewsAir Charter Service adds Greater China region
Wanny Wu and James Royds-Jones. Source: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has restructured its operations across Asia Pacific, adding a Greater China region.The new region will consist of the charter firm's Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices and will allow the company to "better focus on each unique market in the ...
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NewsWFS trials autonomous forklifts for cargo
Source: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) is trialling the use of Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV) forklifts in its cargo terminal at Barcelona Airport.The trial of Linde AGV forklift trucks will last for seven months and, if successful, will see this technology rolled out across other WFS stations in the Europe, Middle ...
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IAI strikes deal for US Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion line
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a deal with Ascent Aviation Services to carry out Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.Air Cargo News (ACN) has received confirmation of the partnership from Scott Butler, chief commercial officer at Ascent Aviation Services.As part of a 15-year agreement, Ascent Aviation Services will carry out ...
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NewsAir Charter Service steps up for Libya aid operation
Source: Air Charter ServiceCharter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has helped transport more than 500 tons of aid to Libya following the devastating Storm Daniel that hit the country earlier this month.ACS last weekend carried out flights to Benghazi, Al Abraq and Tobruk airports utilising a range of aircraft including ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn celebrates its 50th anniversary worldwide
Chapman Freeborn 50th anniversary. Photo: Chapman FreebornGlobal air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has celebrated its 50th anniversary simultaneously with staff across four continents.The gatherings took place on Friday September 15, bringing together the company’s global workforce in joint celebrations.Eric Erbacher, group chief executive, and Russi Batliwala, chairman of the board, ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation appoints global head of cargo
Beau Paine. Source: Air MenziesGround handler Menzies Aviation has appointed a global head of cargo and two additional senior appointments as it targets growth in the freight business.Beau Paine has been appointed to the new role and will also retain his current role of senior vice president of cargo Oceania ...
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VRR secures first customer for AAX collapsible container
ULD firm VRR has secured the first customer for its collapsible AAX air cargo container.An unnamed company ordered the folding container to help it overcome an imbalance of ULDs.The AAX Collapsible has the same shape, capacity and durability as the standard AAX but can be folded and stacked up to ...