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Conversions to cool in second half of the decade
Freighter conversions are expected to cool in the second half of the decade after nearly doubling in the last few years.In a LinkedIn post, Mike Stengel, senior associate at AeroDynamic Advisory, said that in the 1990s the average number of conversions each year was 57, in the 2000s this increased ...
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NewsLATAM receives second B767 converted freighter
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo has received the second of 10 B767 converted freighters ordered as part of plans to expand its cargo business.The latest addition (CC-CXE) increased the group's freighter fleet to 13 aircraft with another eight due to be delivered by the end of 2023.The 13-year-old Boeing converted freighter ...
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NewsASL Aviation orders up to 20 737-800BCFs
737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter. Photo: BoeingDublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) has ordered up to 20 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.This is ASL's second order for the 737-800BCF and including options, will bring the organisation's total 737-800BCF orders and commitments ...
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NewsCharterSync lands 250th Covid flight out of China
Photo: CharterSyncCharterSync has landed its 250th flight out of China carrying vital Covid-19 medical supplies including test kits and syringes.Between November 2021 and March 2022, the air cargo charter business facilitated the arrival of 57 flights of Covid-19 syringes and test kits into the UK, with an additional 193 flights ...
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Menzies and NAS finalise £571m takeover deal
Menzies will recommend to shareholders a takeover offer from Agility subsidiary National Aviation Services (NAS) that values the company at £571m.The two companies today announced they reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire 100% of the ordinary shares in Menzies at a price of £6.08 ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo targets air cargo growth with GTA Group
WestJet Cargo, Boeing 737-800NG freighter. Photo: WestJetCanada-based airline WestJet Cargo is partnering with ground handler the GTA Group to increase shipping capacity using four dedicated Boeing 737-800NG freighters operated by WestJet, to fulfil overnight express cargo demand out of WestJet's Toronto hub.The partnership is expected to support the expansion and ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo announces growth accelerator investment
Photo: European CargoEuropean Cargo Limited has closed a minority equity investment that will be partly used for converting the company’s A340 fleet to full cargo freighters.The minority equity investment has been made by Priority 1 Logistics Holdings LLC, a newly-formed subsidiary of US-based, Priority 1 Holdings LLC.Proceeds of the investment ...
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NewsAGI invests in tech and space to mitigate Chicago cargo congestion
Photo: Alliance Ground InternationalUS ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has invested $100,000 in a new cargo control centre system that will help overcome congestion at Chicago O'Hare and has also expanded capacity.AGI recently added what it calls an Operations Control Centre (OCC) to its Chicago operation. The OCC brings ...
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NewsJettainer to manage ULDs for T’way Air
Photo: JettainerSouth-Korean low-cost airline T’way Air has chosen Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary Jettainer to provide unit load device (ULD) management services as it expands its aircraft fleet.The two partners have signed a five-year contract that from March 1 has seen the ULD management company provide containers and pallets for the Seoul-based ...
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NewsAlaska Air Cargo adds two B737-800 P2Fs to fleet
Photo: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Air Cargo will add two Boeing 737-800 P2F aircraft to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska.These additions increase the freighter fleet from three to five aircraft.The two 737-800 converted aircraft will come from Alaska Airlines existing passenger fleet. The conversion will begin this ...
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NewsEFW receives STC for world’s first A320P2F
Source: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has received the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its head-of-version A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft.The unit is the first A320P2F aircraft to be developed in the world. Three months ago the aircraft conducted its maiden test flight in Singapore.The ...
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NewsACS continues to arrange relief flights for Ukraine refugees
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has arranged more relief flights to Poland and Moldova to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict in their home country.The charter broker said that it had now arranged more than 20 relief flights to Poland and several more to Moldova carry ...
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NewsWFS and Kale trial truck booking system at JFK
New York JFK. Source: ShutterstockCargo handler Worldwide Flight Services has been piloting a truck slot booking system at its New York JFK facility in conjunction with IT provider Kale Info Solutions.Around 50 organisations and more than 160 individual users, including truckers and ground handling operatives, were enrolled onto the pilot ...
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NewsLödige completes equipment deployment at new Turkish Cargo hub
Source: Lödige IndustriesLogistics equipment firm Lödige Industries has completed the fit out of Turkish Cargo's new fully automated terminal at Istanbul Airport.The new 300,000 sq m terminal - named SMARTIST - offers special cargo areas for product groups such as temperature-controlled storage (6,000 sq m), express cargo (2,000 sq m) ...
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dnata invests in cargo despite volatility
Cargo handler dnata is looking to invest and expand despite ongoing market volatility, with a focus on innovation, infrastructure, sustainability and people.At an event to highlight recent developments at dnata, chief executive Steve Allen said that the overall handling market had faced a tough couple of years but added that ...
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NewsAlliance Ground International opens JFK facility
Photo: AGIUS ground handle Alliance Ground International (AGI) has opened a facility at John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airport in New York.Working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, AGI took possession of Building 22 last autumn and began preparing it for occupancy.“Building 22’s launch customers are ...
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Triumph powers Mammoth Freighter' 777 freighter conversions
Triumph Group’s Actuation Products & Services operating company has been selected to supply hydraulic power pack units on Mammoth Freighters' Boeing 777 freighter conversion programmes.The hydraulic power pack units were designed, qualified, and manufactured at the North Carolina-based Actuation facility and are expected to offer a cost-effective solution for Mammoth's ...
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NewsThorough horse transport feat for Intradco Global and Etihad Cargo
Photo: Intradco GlobalIntradco Global and Etihad Cargo have collaborated to fly 75 thoroughbred horses from Ireland to China.The companies transported the horses from Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), China, onboard an Etihad B777-200F aircraft.Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in China create various travel challenges for both humans and ...
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NewsCargo handling market faces continuing volatility
Steve Allen. Source: dnataThe cargo handling market will continue to face volatile airline schedules, problems with recruiting enough staff and having to handle cargo-in-the-cabin flights for the immediate future, according to executives at ground handler dnata.Speaking at an event to highlight its latest expansion at Heathrow Airport, dnata chief executive ...
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Emery Air wins Chicago contract
Emirates SkyCargo has awarded Emery Air a ground handling contract at Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) in the US.Emery Air has also recently completed upgrades to its safety management system (SMS), quality management system (QMS) and training system.“Following a rigorous process of compliance, the Emery team is delighted to have been ...