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Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines deepen partnership with cargo-focused MoU 

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two carriers to provide an enhanced product offering to their respective cargo customers. Earlier this year, after a 13-year hiatus, Japan Airlines re-introduced a dedicated cargo service using a Boeing 767-300ER freighter.

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APAC airlines show solid growth in pax and cargo demand for October 2024: AAPA

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The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found that October 2024 traffic figures showed robust travel growth. International air cargo markets also saw significant growth, supported by businesses restocking inventories in preparation for the year-end holiday season and major online sale promotions. Traffic volumes averaged 98.6%

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American Airlines grounds Boeing 787 after engine ‘ingested cargo container’

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An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been pulled from service as a witness claims to have seen its engine ingest a cargo container on the taxiway. At approx. The aircraft has been taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team.”

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Is Saudi Arabia launching a new cargo airline? Here’s what we know so far

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Saudi Arabia may be considering the launch of a new cargo-only airline, according to a Bloomberg report published on August 20, 2024 , quoting unnamed sources with knowledge of this project. The post Is Saudi Arabia launching a new cargo airline? Here’s what we know so far appeared first on AeroTime.

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Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo sign MoU to enter joint business operations

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Maskargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter joint cargo business operations. Qatar Airways Cargo said that its growth strategies align with MASkargo. The aircraft belly-hold capacity will be used for cargo purposes.

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Air Incheon preferred buyer for Asiana cargo segment in Korean Air merger

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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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Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo announce new strategic partnership

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Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. With this partnership, MASkargo is now better positioned than ever to serve as a bridge between South East Asia and key international destinations.

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