World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Holding, have announced their shared commitment to a project that will establish a landmark joint venture, marking an unprecedented milestone in the 40-year history of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China.

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Aerotime

JUNE 17, 2024

South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon is reportedly the preferred buyer of Asiana’s cargo segment as part of the merger with Korean Air. Other Korean carriers in the running to takeover Asiana’s cargo arm include Jeju Air, Eastar Jet and Air Premia.

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Simple Flying

MAY 23, 2024

Many aircraft operating commercial flights across the globe do not carry passengers but are freighters transporting air cargo for some of the world's largest airlines. These aircraft are specially configured to carry as much freight as possible because that is what cargo airline clients pay the carriers to transport.

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Simple Flying

APRIL 29, 2024

Jeju Air, a South Korea-based low-cost carrier, officially announced that it will not continue the bidding process for Asiana Airlines Cargo assets, which includes aircraft and contracts with customers. According to local media reports, three parties remain in the running for the acquisition of the airlines cargo resources.

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WayMan

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The airlines or cargo? The answer depends on several factors, such as which airline you join and your seniority within that company to name a few. Working for major airlines or international carriers often results in higher pay compared to smaller companies. Also, in this industry seniority is everything.

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Aerotime

JULY 22, 2024

US cargo and passenger charter carrier National Airlines has committed to placing an initial order for four Boeing 777 Freighters (777F) to enhance the airline’s commercial cargo service and expand its global fleet market. Ready to welcome a new member of the 777 Freighter family.

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Simple Flying

JULY 13, 2024

United States passenger and cargo airlines employ a total of 802,484 workers as of May 2024, which represents a workforce growth of 0.21% compared to the month prior. In the month of May, 1,677 new workers joined the industry, growing from 800,804 to 1,677. The numbers represent both part-time and full-time workers.

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Aerotime

MAY 23, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo announced that it is working with non-profit wildlife foundation Animal Defenders International (ADI) to transport six young lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg.

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Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2024

London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) is adding 15 new routes to its timetable over the summer as five international airlines also make their operational debuts from the aviation hub. In a huge boost for the UK’s second largest airport travelers will now have a choice of 223 destinations from 56 airlines when flying from Gatwick.

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Aerotime

APRIL 29, 2024

A 30-year-old man was arrested at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) after breaching airport security, entering the tarmac and attempting to enter the cargo hold of a Sri Lankan Airlines aircraft. The man appears to have reached the platform leading to the aircraft cargo area.

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Aerotime

JUNE 14, 2024

A consignment of 16 live yaks has been successfully transported from Kyrgyzstan to Azerbaijan by Silk Way West Airlines, a cargo-only carrier based at Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Azerbaijan.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The cargo airline K-Mile Asia will begin operating Thailand’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter after welcoming the new jet at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The Boeing 767-300BCF is also the first time that K-Mile Asia has flown a widebody freighter with the cargo airline currently relying on a fleet of five Boeing 737Fs.

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Aerotime

JULY 17, 2024

Uganda Airlines , the state-owned national carrier of Uganda, has announced the launch of three new destinations across the continent of Africa. The airline will commence scheduled services to Harare (Zimbabwe), Abuja (Nigeria), and Lusaka (Zambia) from its Entebbe home base in September 2024.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 25, 2024

Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly looking at establishing a brand new cargo airline, supported by new orders with both Boeing and Airbus according to a recent report by Bloomberg.

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Aerotime

JULY 17, 2024

The Emirati government-owned airline also recently expanded its network with new routes to Basel, Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius announced. The airline’s workforce has ballooned to 5,800 professionals from 140 different countries, with 1,200 of them employed as pilots. For more information on joining flydubai visit the recruitment webpage.

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Aerotime

JULY 23, 2024

SmartLynx Airlines Malta, a part of SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI, cargo, and charter provider, has officially become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). SmartLynx Airlines Malta has been on the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registry since 2019.

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Aerotime

MAY 20, 2024

Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines , has announced the inauguration of its newly transformed domestic terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). Ethiopian Airlines Group is one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally and the continent’s largest airline brand.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Philippine Airlines has announced it will soon debut its cargo capacity in the digital booking market following a new partnership with digital air freight platform, cargo.one. The national carrier airline of the Philippines is expanding its widebody fleet to facilitate an ambitious cargo growth strategy.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 26, 2024

Etihad Cargo has expanded its partnership with China’s SF Airlines, increasing flight frequencies between Abu Dhabi and Ezhou. The airlines are also set to launch a new freighter service between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi to enhance cargo connectivity and capacity between China, the UAE, and global destinations.

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Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

Brussels Airlines is reportedly considering its options for a possible fleet expansion plan. In an interview with German-language publication aeroTELEGRAPH, the current CEO at Brussels Airlines , Dorothea Von Boxberg, explained the rationale behind the current thinking at the carrier.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Lars Jordahn, global head of Maersk Air Cargo shares insights on how the rapidly shifting air cargo landscape is impacting the carrier’s operations, and how the company is navigating changes and positioning itself for future growth.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 8, 2024

CHAMP Cargosystems has signed new multi-year contracts to provide both Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes products to Caribbean Airlines Cargo. “The adoption of Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes is a testament to their commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.”

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 25, 2024

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has secured new cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the UK, France and Belgium. This is in addition to Singapore Airlines renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with WFS at London Heathrow and Manchester airports.

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Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

All Singapore Airlines staff will receive eight months’ worth of salary as bonus after the Singapore Airlines Group reported a record profit of SG$2.7 Altogether, Singapore Airlines and Scoot carried a combined 36.4 The group reported that, although cargo loads increased 1.7% Billion ($1.99 months profit-sharing bonus.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the first installment of our senior executive interview series, Greg Schwendinger, president of American Airlines Cargo, shares insights into how the cargo carrier is leveraging the e-commerce surge and investing in digital innovation to boost operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 26, 2024

Cargo GSSA and brokerage network, NAV AERO, is strengthening its airline network with the addition of three airlines. Ralph van Eijk, head of GSSA network and airline development at NAV AERO, said: “The addition of these esteemed airlines to our network is a significant milestone.”

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Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

United Airlines has posted a strong set of results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), which demonstrate that the carrier is capitalizing on the strongest parts of its operation to boost its bottom line. In 2Q24, the airline carried 44.3 billion, and cargo revenues $414 million. billion, and a net income of $1.32 per gallon.

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Airline Economics

JUNE 25, 2024

Singapore Airlines has awarded a three-year cargo handling contract extension to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS Group member, for operations in Belgium, France, and the UK.

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Aerotime

JUNE 25, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, has announced it will be expanding its freighter network with a new route to Madrid. The new route is expected to add over 200 tons of cargo capacity for Europe each week.

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Aerotime

JULY 9, 2024

With one eye firmly fixed on accelerating its ambitious route expansion plans, Turkish Airlines has entered into a lease agreement with Irish-based leasing giant AerCap for ten new Airbus A321neo passenger jets. According to ch-aviation, the airline currently operates 65 A321s and 58 A321neos within its fleet. Ahmet Bolat.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 24, 2024

American Airlines Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with CargoAi to boost airfreight booking capabilities on the CargoMART platform. Integration of the platform will mean American Airlines Cargo can offer freight forwarders access to a comprehensive network of routes and a streamlined booking process.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 28, 2024

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and China Cargo Airlines have signed a new hard block space agreement, set to take effect on July 1. The agreement will allow China Cargo Airlines to utilise Air France’s belly capacity for shipments from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to São Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU).

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Airline Economics

JULY 1, 2024

The first international cargo route operated to Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport was completed on July 1, 2024. The flight, which was operated by JD Airlines, became the first flight to connect Wuhu City with the Vietnamese capital Hanoi.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has been awarded a new multi-year cargo handling contract with China Airlines, extending its partnership at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s biggest air cargo gateway, to more than 25 years. ” FCS is the largest airline-independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Following a successful initial launch in France, American Airlines Cargo has now extended its network on CargoAi’s CargoMART freight management platform to include origins in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Spain, and Switzerland.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 4, 2024

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has joined the Cargo Airline Association (CAA) as an Airport Associate Member. LAWA is the airport authority that owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the ninth-busiest cargo airport in the world.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 52

Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 23, 2024

New cargo operator Euroavia Airlines has awarded CPaT Global, a provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, a contract to provide training courses. The post CPaT Global wins contract with new cargo operator, Euroavia Airlines appeared first on Aviation Business News.

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