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InsightsScaling up open source software
Andreas Nettstrater (Lleft) and Henk Mulder. Photo: Open Logistics Foundation/ IATACollaborative open source implementation is key for future air cargo data sharing, says the Open Logistics Foundation and IATA.The Open Logistics Foundation, a European organisation that focuses on developing open-source solutions, and trade association, IATA are cooperating to advance digitalisation ...
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InterviewsBroader business strategy fuels Cargojet's growth
Photo: Cargojet Cargojet’s co-chief executive Jamie Porteous discusses how the airline is expanding thanks to new charter business, alongside ACMI and fleet investment. With new business under its belt and good prospects for 2025, Cargojet continues to expand its fleet in the coming year. Two Boeing 767-300s ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding sees Q3 airfreight revenues rise but profits under pressure
DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer. Photo: DHL GroupDHL Global Forwarding saw its air cargo volumes and revenues rise in the third quarter led by trades out of Asia but gross profits came under pressure due to rising rates.The forwarding business registered an 8.5% increase in air cargo volumes to 445,000 ...
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NewsAir cargo stalwart Eric Wilson scoops Qatar Cargo role
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Eric Wilson to the role of senior vice president of cargo sales.According to the airline, Wilson will oversee all aspects of cargo sales, including customer relationship management, global accounts, market development and "ensuring the highest standards of service for our customer base".According to his LinkedIn ...
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NewsStrike ends as machinists approve new contract with Boeing
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryMembers of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have ratified a four-year contract with Boeing, ending a 53-day strike that cost the company billions of dollars and forced it to halt aircraft production in the Pacific Northwest.The 33,000-strong union said on November 4 that members ratified ...
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NewsNunes heads up operations at Chapman Freeborn
Bernardo Nunes. Photo: Chapman FreebornBernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at aircraft charter company Chapman Freeborn.Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as director of transformation and analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and ...
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NewsATSG to be acquired for $3.1bn
Photo: Number1411/ ShutterstockInvestment firm Stonepeak is set to acquire US freighter lessor and operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for $3.1bn.The two businesses have entered into a definitive agreement, which has been unanimously approved by ATSG’s board of directors.Upon completion of the transaction, ATSG's shares will no longer trade on ...
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NewsNew Saltchuk Aviation president and CEO
Betsy Seaton and Mike Thompson. Photo: Saltchuk AviationSaltchuk Aviation president and chief executive Betsy Seaton will retire at the end of the year and former chief operating officer Mike Thompson has now taken on the top role.Thompson, who joined the Seattle-based family of air cargo and aviation services companies as ...
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NewsAir Canada reports 18% cargo revenue growth in Q3
Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada saw 18% year on year cargo revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to thriving belly cargo in the Pacific market.Revenues reached C$253m during the quarter ended September 30, up from C$215m during the third quarter of 2023, said the Montreal-headquartered airline.In its ...
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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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NewsAA Cargo roars into action on tiger mission
Source: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has helped transport a Bengal tiger to a sanctuary in the US following changes to her home in Argentina.The move is a result of the former Mendoza Zoo's transition into an Eco Park, which has involved gradually relocating its animal residents to sanctuaries.The 16-year-old ...
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NewsAir cargo demand up again in September but growth narrows
Source: Jaromir Chalabala/ShutterstockAir cargo demand continued to increase at a high level in September, although year-on-year improvements narrowed slightly compared with the last nine months.The latest figures from IATA show that air cargo demand in cargo tonne km terms increased by 9.4% year on year in September. Capacity was up ...
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NewsIAG Cargo positive as winter schedule adds Africa, Middle East and Americas flights
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo will be able to offer additional capacity to the Middle East, Africa, US and Latin America from the end of this month as its partner airlines add new flights for the winter season.The new schedule will see IAG Cargo deliver a 5% increase in weekly rotations ...
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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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NewsLATAM and Delta expand partnership on pharma transport
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo and Delta Cargo are ramping up their partnership on pharma transport with the addition of new stations to the network.The two companies are working together to integrate their pharma networks as part of a wider joining venture between the carriers and have recently added more pharma ...
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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 ...