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NewsBBAM and EFW confirm A320/A321 conversion numbers
Source: Titan AirwaysLeasing firm BBAM has ordered a minimum of 20 Airbus A320/A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions per year through to 2025 from EFW.The order volume translates into a minimum of five slots per year, although the partners did not specify how these would divided up between the aircraft types.The agreement ...
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NewsPartners Delta and Virgin re-sign with dnata for UK cargo handling
dnata Heathrow City East Phase 2. Source: Virgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have extended their cargo handling contract with dnata at seven UK hubs for another five years.The extended contract covers ground handing and export services from the airlines' joint London Heathrow hub and Manchester Airport as well ...
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NewsFinnair selects Skyport for Prague cargo handling
Source: SkyportFinnair Cargo has selected Skyport to provide cargo handling services for its flights to Prague Airport.Cargo will be handled at Skyport’s recently-upgraded semi-automated 8,300 sq m airside facility in Prague.“Skyport’s new full barcode and QR scanner system will give Finnair Cargo end-to-end real time visibility of its cargo as ...
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NewsMIC Cargo adds new facility in Chicago to combat congestion
Edip Pektas, MIC Cargo, and Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski. Source: MIC CargoMIC Cargo has opened a new air cargo import facility close to Chicago O'Hare Airport as demand to the US airport surges.The cargo handler's chief executive Edip Pektas said that it decided to open the new building ...
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Aviation Holdings III to add more B737-800 conversions
Aviation Holdings III Investments has placed an order for more freighter conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI).The lessor has ordered a further three B737-800SF conversions from AEI in addition to the three announced in March.Upon completion of this order, Aviation Holdings will own a total of 11 AEI B737-800SF freighters.The ...
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NewsATC notes successful first year of B747F charter flights
Source: Air One AviationGSSA Air One Aviation has generated more than 145,000 tonnes of cargo in the first year of its deal with freighter carrier AeroTransCargo (ATC).The sales agent said that ATC expanded from ACMI operations to offering its own charter flights at the start of August 2020 and since ...
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WFS expands presence in France with R.A.Hand acquisition
Ground handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has expanded its operations in France with the acquisition of French handler R.A.Hand.R.A.Hand, which has around 60 agency clients, works with French and international freight forwarding companies to provide cargo handling services, storage, distribution and deliveries to airlines.WFS said R.A.Hand was established in 2010 ...
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NewsJapan Airlines expands cargo handling contract with WFS
Image source: Japan Airilnes via JRPR.Japan Airlines has expanded its partnership with handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for its cargo operations in Europe.The agreement will see WFS providing cargo handling services in Liege for Japan Airlines' Boeing 747 freighters flying in from Tokyo.The handler will also work closely with Japan ...
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InsightsRoad Feeder Services: Under pressure
The road feeder services (RFS) industry in Europe has been under increasing pressure over the last year – but it’s putting measures in place to continue serving growing demand.The growing strain on the RFS sector over the last year is a knock-on effect from increased global air cargo volumes.The slow ...
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Newsdnata promotes Barker to divisional SVP operations role
David Barker. Source: dnataHandler dnata has promoted David Barker to divisional senior vice president for airport operations.In his new role Barker will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business at 91 airports in 14 countries, managing a team of over 23,000 people.He has worked for dnata for more than ...
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LATAM renews with WFS at Barcelona
LATAM Airlines has extended its cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at Barcelona Airport.LATAM has signed a new three-year agreement for WFS to handle cargo onboard its Boeing 767 operations carrying import and export shipments through the Spanish airport.“WFS is our partner for cargo handling services in Europe. ...
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Broker predicts rise in UK air cargo demand as Covid isolation cases surge
Charter broker Air Partner is expecting an increase in UK air cargo flights as supply chains come under pressure from a rising number of people in Covid isolation.The expected increase comes as the country faces what is being dubbed a ‘ping-demic’ — a reference to receiving a ‘ping’ from the ...
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NewsNetwork Airline Management flies race cars from Nairobi to Liege
Source: Network Airline ManagementFreighter firm Network Airline Management has transported a number of race cars from Nairobi to Liege, following the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally event, which ended this week.The company organised a Boeing 747 (TF-AMU) to carry four Hyundai Motorsport rally cars, spare parts and ancillary equipment, ...
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Lufthansa Cargo modernises RFS high-rack storage system in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo, supported by Miebach Consulting, is modernising the infrastructure for its road feeder services (RFS) at its Frankfurt hub.On behalf of the carrier, two mechanical companies — Vollert Anlagenbau and Körber — will carry out the modernisation of the RFS high-rack storage system, including its mechanical, control and IT ...
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NewsDachser Asia Pacific launches Mexico air charter service
Logistics provider Dachser Asia Pacific has expanded its air charter operations to cover the Latin America (LatAm) region.Dachser Asia Pacific recently partnered with Air Canada to operate four charter flights in June, from Hong Kong to Mexico via Canada, using a Boeing 777 passenger aircraft with the seats removed.Dachser Asia ...
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NewsLessor AviaAM takes delivery of its first B737-800 conversion
AviaAM B737-800F BCF / Source: Avia Solutions GroupAviaAM Leasing has welcomed its first B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter as it continues to expand in the air cargo market.The aircraft was acquired for conversion in March and is the first of 10 that will be transformed into a freighter configuration.All 10 aircraft ...
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Hans Airways selects Air Logistics Group as GSSA
UK-based start-up carrier Hans Airways has selected Air Logistics Group as its general sales and service agent (GSSA) for cargo sales across its network.The exclusive GSSA agreement, effective from August 1, will see the GSSA providing the carrier with full cargo sales, marketing, online booking and customer service support across ...
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NewsAir Europa extends WFS cargo contracts in Spain
Image source: Air EuropaSpanish carrier Air Europa has extended its cargo handling contact with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Madrid and Barcelona.The renewed contracts extend the companies' partnership in Spain to Q4 next year.Air Europa operates Boeing 787 and 737-800 passenger aircraft from Madrid and Barcelona to destinations in Europe, ...
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NewsMenzies Aviation continues US cargo expansion in LAX
Menzies Aviation at Los Angeles. Source: Menzies AviationHandler Menzies Aviation has added extra cargo capacity at Los Angeles International (LAX) as it looks to expand in the Americas.Menzies said that it has expanded its cargo facilities by 40% at LAX with the addition of a new off-airport warehouse.The facility will ...
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NewsBBAM in for yet more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCF. Source: BoeingLessor BBAM has signed up for more B737-800 freighter conversions from Boeing as it looks to capitalise on the strong express and e-commerce markets.The company today announced the order of a further 12 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, bringing its total orders and commitments for the aircraft to 31.The ...