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

MAY 13, 2024

AutoFlight has successfully completed a flight test of its V2000CG Carry All, the autonomous cargo version of the two-ton Prosperity eVTOL. Although the test involved a cargo aircraft, AutoFlight is pitching transfers between the airport and the city center, a journey that takes about 10 minutes by air, as the primary use case.

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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. While still some way off the US giants of FedEx and UPS in terms of fleet size, its aircraft are very visible at major US airports, and it has won fame through several high-profile missions over the years.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 119

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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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Built by the Cessna subdivision of manufacturer Textron Aviation, the plane falls in a long line of turboprop utility, private, general-purpose, light cargo, and regional passenger aircraft.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Lufthansas freight division, Lufthansa Cargo has announced in its winter schedule for this year that it will be launching a brand new connection between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). This will mark the first time that the airline is connecting Asia with the United States.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 28, 2024

Global air cargo data from IATA shows a strong continual annual growth in demand. The data shows that July is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth when compared to the previous eight months of 2023, with levels in July rising by 13.6% in comparison to the same month of last year. Commenting further on […]

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Airline Geeks

JULY 29, 2024

While passenger aircraft go to a select number of popular destinations, cargo flights are often required to go into a wider array of regions.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Etihad Airways’ cargo and logistics arm Etihad Cargo has reported a 17% increase in cargo tonnages carried in the first half of 2024, in comparison to the same period last year. It did not disclose specific volumes.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Menzies Aviation has opened its new state-of-the-art cargo facility at Maputo International Airport in Mozambique, expanding the company’s footprint across East Africa. Al-Anood Al-Suwaidi, senior vice president of cargo (MEAA) at Menzies Aviation , said: “We’re thrilled to cut the ribbon on our new cargo warehouse in Mozambique.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 25, 2024

Etihad Cargo is adding over 200 tonnes of cargo capacity for Europe with the launch of a new route to Madrid. Starting July 15, Etihad Cargo will operate two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and the capital city of Spain. Dublin will also see an increase to 10 weekly flights from July 23.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 98

WayMan

AUGUST 4, 2024

Edited with Afterlight A career as a cargo pilot offers numerous opportunities and rewards, including a competitive salary. Understanding the factors that influence a cargo pilot’s earnings can help you navigate your career path effectively. What is the Average Cargo Pilot Salary?

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

While passenger traffic is a metric used to identify the amount of traffic handled by airports, another metric utilized is the amount of cargo handled by airports around the world, and this can drastically change things.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 12, 2024

This addition is part of LATAM’s strategy to operate with a more efficient and modern cargo fleet. At just 11 years old, this Boeing 767 BCF is one of the youngest cargo aircraft in the company.

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Airline Economics

AUGUST 13, 2024

Etihad Cargo has partnered with logistics provider Teleport to inject cargo capacity and frequency on their respective cargo networks between southeast Asia and the Middle East, with plans to increase frequency in the near future. Etihad Cargo VP of […]

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Simple Flying

JUNE 22, 2024

Airports worldwide are vital hubs for handling cargo, ensuring timely deliveries, and connecting businesses across continents. While the Hong Kong Airport consistently ranks as the busiest airport in the world in terms of cargo traffic, which are the busiest cargo airports in the US?

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Cargo 116

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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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

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

Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Lufthansa Cargo has invested nearly €600 million into its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport. The company said the investment will facilitate its goal to modernise the Lufthansa Cargo Centre (LCC) by 2030.

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Cargo 59

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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WayMan

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The airlines or cargo? Cargo Pilots Cargo pilots, on the other hand, transport goods instead of passengers. Companies like FedEx, UPS, and DHL rely on cargo pilots to ensure timely delivery of packages across the globe. The post Airline Pilot Salary vs Cargo Pilot Salary first appeared on Wayman Aviation.

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Airline Geeks

AUGUST 6, 2024

Qatar Airways has scaled up its live animal handling facilities, enabling the airline to handle an increasing number of animals flying as cargo on its flights.

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World Airline News

JUNE 12, 2024

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will provide its customers and partners with increased belly hold cargo capacity across its global network starting from June 2024. From 2 June, customers will be able to book cargo capacity on three weekly passenger flights to Malaga and two flights per week to Nice.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Hong Kong Air Cargo has announced the launch of a new all-cargo route between Hong Kong and Budapest, Hungary, which will operate twice a week. An Airbus A330-200F cargo freighter will be used on the route and it marks the fifth new destination added by Hong Kong Air Cargo this year.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 19, 2024

Many survived the end of WII hostilities and returned to see civilian service , transitioning from military personnel and matriel transport to civilian cargo aircraft. The Curtiss-Wright company built over 3,000 of the type for the war effort.

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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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Cargo Airlines Airline 111

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 17, 2024

AIA Cargo has announced Colin McInnes as the firm’s new vice president cargo UK. McInnes said: “I’m looking forward to getting started in the role of vice president cargo UK and using my experience to add great value to the UK team.”

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Airline Economics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Lufthansa Cargo has appointed Elodie Berthonneau as its vice president Asia-Pacific at its Singapore office. She will head the sales and handling organisation in an important market for the company, which includes regions such as China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, amongst other regions.

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Cargo 59

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

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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Simple Flying

AUGUST 20, 2024

A United Kingdom-based cargo airline, One Air, which has several Boeing 747 cargo aircraft in its fleet, has outlined that the countrys excessive regulations have forced the carrier to look for alternative ways to license its personnel and maintain its fleet.

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Airline Economics

JULY 29, 2024

Asia has been dominating the world’s top export air cargo growth markets. According to WorldACD market data, Asian countries were the top five export tonnage growth positions in June as well as “forming most of the strongest outbound growth subregions” in the first half of the year.

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Cargo 110

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 17, 2024

SriLankan Cargo is enhancing its airfreight booking and payment processes by integrating its services with CargoAi. Chaminda Perera, head of cargo at SriLankan Airlines, said: “Our partnership with CargoAi marks another significant stride in our digitalisation journey, aimed at expanding our horizons.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Peter Penseel, president of Delta Airlines Cargo, has joined the supervisory board of Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), the second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands. Penseel has over 30 years of experience in airfreight, including senior roles at Qatar Airways, DHL Global Forwarding, UTi and CEVA Logistics.

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Cargo Airlines Airline 40

Simple Flying

JULY 8, 2024

Danish cargo carrier Maersk Air Cargo, which operates a fleet of Boeing 767s, is preparing to receive its first Boeing 777 Freighter. The new cargo aircraft was spotted with the Maersk Air Cargo livery, pending delivery from Boeings factory at Paine Field.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 19, 2024

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and IndiGo CarGo have signed an extensive Interline Agreement, marking the first step in their collaborative efforts to further develop a robust cargo partnership. “The cooperation between IndiGo CarGo and AFKLMP Cargo will give our customers even more choice and solutions.”

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