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FIA16: DHL signs up as EFW A330-300P2F launch customer

DHL Express has signed a contract to be the first customer of the Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion with Elbe

FIA16: 10 orders for Boeing Converted Freighters

Boeing has received orders for 10 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), of which six are 737-800s and four at 767s, in

FCS to handle WOW’s cargo in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Cargo Services has been appointed cargo handler for WOW air’s six times a week Reykjavik – Frankfurt services. The

Strong June boosts Frankfurt’s first half results

Frankfurt Airport has seen cargo and mail volumes increase by 3.3 per cent to 179,808 tonnes in June, helping to

FIA16: Volga-Dnepr finalises deal for 20 747-8 Freighters

Volga-Dnepr Group has finalised the terms of a deal to acquire 20 Boeing 747-8 Freighters at the Farnborough International Airshow.

FIA16: Six more 737 MAX 8s for Air Lease Corporation

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has ordered six more Boeing 737 MAX 8s at the Farnborough International Airshow, bringing its total

ECS Group buys stake in AVS GSA

ECS Group has bought a majority stake in AVS GSA Group, a general sales agent with a strong presence in

FIA16: Boeing says single aisle aircraft to drive 20 year growth

Boeing projects a demand for 39,620 new aircraft worth $5.9 trillion over the next 20 years, with most of this

FIA16: CargoLogicAir to transport Bloodhound speed record car

CargoLogicAir (CLA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bloodhound Project to transport the World Land Speed Record attempt

Carriers given permission for US – Havana services

Eight US carriers have been given permission to fly to Havana by the US Department of Transportation, filling the 20

PEMCO to provide Longhao Aviation Group with 737-300P2Fs

Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) is to assist Guangdong Long Hao Aviation Group’s aviation business having signed an agreement for

ACI Europe: Growth in May but uncertainty ahead

Freight traffic at European airports grew by 2.8 per cent in May, with European Union (EU) hubs making for falls

IATA: Hopes for a stronger 2016 beginning to fade

Airfreight volumes have continued to move sideways as hopes for a stronger 2016 fade, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Air Charter Service to supply UK government

Air Charter Service (ACS) has been appointed by the UK government as its supplier for the humanitarian division for the

Swiss WorldCargo receives first Bombardier CS100

Swiss WorldCargo has taken delivery of its first Bombardier CS100, which will enter service on 15 July, and improve temperature

Third perfect GDP audit in a row for Hactl

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has kept quality up by completing the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) audit with no

AirBridgeCargo adds Phnom Penh to South East Asian network

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is to increase its coverage in South East Asia with Boeing 747 Freighter services to Phnom Penh

Lufthansa reconnects Munich with Tehran

Lufthansa has relaunched nonstop services Munich – Tehran with three times a week Airbus A330-300 services from today (4 July).

Manston to serve as airfreight hub if reopened

Manston Airport will be reopened as an airfreight and cargo hub, supporting the UK government’s aim of increasing aviation capacity,

American Airlines Cargo preparing for busy summer in Ireland

American Airlines Cargo is preparing itself for a busy summer schedule in Ireland with flights from Chicago, Charlotte, Philadelphia and

Dallas Fort Worth designated an e-airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has been designated an ‘e-airport’ having become fully electronic airway bill (e-AWB) compliant as

UPS and pilots reach “tentative agreement” on new contract

UPS Airlines has reached a “tentative agreement” with the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) for contract improvements valid until 2021. The

Volga-Dnepr puts wing lift to good use to reduce loading times

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has put its new ‘wing lift’ system for reducing load times of large containers to good use by

Heathrow and Gatwick continue expansion campaigns

Both Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport have continued their campaigns to receive approval for expansion following the news a decision

FTA condemns further runway expansion delay

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its dismay that a decision to increase runway capacity in the South East

Dirk Reich to stand down as Cargolux president and CEO

Dirk Reich is to stand down as Cargolux Airlines International president and chief executive officer (CEO) at the end of

Domestic volumes make up for international weakness at Aeroflot

Aeroflot’s domestic volumes continue to make up for international weakness, with cargo and mail increasing by 10.5 per cent in

Envirotainer and CHEP extend contract for three years

Envirotainer and CHEP Aerospace Solutions have extended their unit load device (ULD) repair, handling, transportation and storage contract for a

HKIA profits increase despite cargo volume drop

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen profit increase by 15.2 per cent to 8.3 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1

Ethiopian becomes first African A350 operator

Ethiopian Airlines has become the first African operator to use an Airbus A350 XWB, having taken delivery of a -900

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