Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Today, the air cargo world is dominated by just a few players, with American giants UPS Airlines and FedEx Express dominating the market with massive fleets and extensive networks. Amid the rise of online shopping, more packages are shipped every year, bringing in consistent revenue streams for airlines like UPS and FedEx.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Initially stating the obvious, the main difference between passenger and cargo aircraft is that cargo aircraft are specifically designed for transporting goods, whereas passenger aircraft is configured to transport people, and in most common cases, passenger aircraft will carry cargo in the hold.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

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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Cargo Jet Airlines Airline 274

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is already making changes following the completion of its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines last week. On Monday, the carrier announced that it has established new leadership and will expand its cargo division.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 119

Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Sun Country Airlines , known for its budget-friendly passenger services, has increasingly made headlines for its growing role in air cargo operations. A key part of this expansion has been its partnership with Amazon Air , a significant player in the e-commerce and logistics industry.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 261

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Qantas will be developing its operation at Perth International Airport (PER) in Western Australia as the carrier looks to open up new passenger markets and build its cargo network, according to the airline’s Head of International and Cargo division.

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Cargo Stability Airlines Airline 274

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Cargo operations have expanded rapidly in a world motivated by online shopping, expedited shipping, and globalization. As a result, many passenger airlines have taken to flying cargo not only in their holds but also operating cargo only-flights.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

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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Tarmac Cargo Airlines Airline 284

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In 2023, the global air cargo market reached a size of over $250 billion, making it one of the most valuable transport-related industries on the planet, albeit still lagging behind the commercial air transportation market.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

AUGUST 17, 2024

Kalitta Air is one of the more prominent US cargo-only airlines. So, let's take a closer look at this pioneering cargo carrier.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 119

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Sun Country Airlines , described as a hybrid low-cost air carrier, is known for its diverse network of leisure destinations. Although the carrier primarily offers passenger flights, its cargo side of operations has been expanding.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Pilot 105

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An inbound American Airlines flight had just arrived at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), where it is alleged that the jet blast of a departing aircraft blew a cargo container into the right engine of the AA aircraft.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Jet 133

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 122

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Emirates SkyCargo is a cargo airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As of 2020, the airline was the fourth-largest cargo airline worldwide as per total freight tonne-kilometer flown and international freight tonne-kilometers flown. Let's find out more.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

Aerotime

JULY 2, 2024

Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of four more Boeing 777 Freighters will see the aircraft type’s numbers triple from eight to 12 in the near future.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Payload 301

Simple Flying

AUGUST 14, 2024

Alaska Airlines is widely recognized for its extensive passenger services across North America, but what often goes unnoticed is its robust and dedicated cargo operations.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 144

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Ian Morgan as the new vice president of cargo. Morgan will lead the day-to-day cargo operations and the nearly 600 employees at Alaska Air Cargo.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 59

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Despite what one may be led to believe, not all cargo airlines in the United States operate with the same business model and there are dozens of different ways in which carriers transfer freight from point A to point B.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 105

Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

American Airlines Cargo has unveiled its winter widebody schedule for the 2024/2025 season, featuring new routes and increased service. Overall, the airline is adding nearly 200 roundtrip widebody departures from Latin America compared to last winter. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be expanded.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Approach 75

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

During an interview, Stanislas Brun, the Vice President of Etihad Cargo, told FreightWaves that the airline had extended its commitment in response to the surge in e-commerce. At the International Air Cargo Association trade show, Brun said: “In the next five years, we should go from five to 15 freighter aircraft.”

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Cargo Airlines Airline 284

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, the diversion of a long haul flight last night is one of the stranger ones that we’ve seen in some time… American 777 returns to Buenos Aires over suspicious noises This incident happened on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and involves American Airlines flight AA954, scheduled to fly from Buenos Aires (EZE) to New York (JFK).

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Cargo Jet Runway Pilot 107

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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Cargo Pilot Airlines Airline 52

Aerotime

JULY 15, 2024

The cargo was eventually dispatched on a shallow orbital path where they are likely to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up as they descend. However, the SpaceX feed ended abruptly before this took place, with no comment being made at the time as to why.

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Cargo Lift Payload Airlines 284

World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On September 17th, SmartLynx Airlines Cargo made its first stop at Navoi International Airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a scheduled part of the cargo route from Dhaka (DAC), Bangladesh, to Lodz (LCJ), Poland, with an additional stop in Varna (VAR), Bulgaria. All photos by the airline.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 59

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Avianca Cargo presented its new brand concept, marking a pivotal transformation highlighting its commitment to exceptional service. This reinvention embodies the new essence of “ Avianca Cargo, we are doing it for you ,” reflecting the airline’s focus on customer needs and long-term partnerships.

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Cargo Payload Airlines Airline 59

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 59

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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Cargo Airlines Airline 52

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Airmaster (Cairo) is a newly established non-scheduled airline that has commenced charter cargo operations. The new airline has started Cairo – Maastricht flights with its Boeing 737-800F freighters.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 59

Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Teddy Zebitz, chief executive of Saudia Cargo, explains how the cargo carrier’s strategic agility aims to sustain growth in a challenging global market. Global economic conditions are presenting significant challenges for the air cargo industry.

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Cargo Airlines Airline Approach 40

Aerotime

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The design of this aircraft, which will be called ‘Horizon’, is based on the same blended-wing-body concept as that which Natilus has devised for cargo applications, but with some key changes to adapt it to the needs of the passenger market. For example, the Horizon will be considerably faster than its cargo counterpart.

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Airlines Airline Cargo Approach 274

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A UPS Airlines cargo aircraft was forced to return to its departure point after just 48 minutes in the air following indications of a suspected fire onboard.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 25, 2024

However, if you’re a passenger, you’re out of luck… Virgin Atlantic adds London to Brussels cargo flights For the upcoming winter season, Virgin Atlantic plans to operate dedicated cargo flights between London (LHR) and Brussels (BRU). This is exclusively a cargo service, which we don’t otherwise see Virgin Atlantic do a whole lot of.

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Cargo Wide-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline 111

AV Web

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An American Airlines Boeing 787-9 was severely damaged when it apparently ingested a cargo container in its right engine while taxiing at Ohare International Airport. There were no injuries but photos show pieces of the cargo container wedged into the nacelle. local time. It took another hour to get the plane to the gate.

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Cargo Jet Airlines Airline 85