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CargoItalian ENAC follows carefully the cargo sector
Rome, Italy - And will continue the meetings
"Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), regarding the statement unveiled yesterday by Confetra (Italian general confederation of transport and logistics), expresses surprise about... more
CargoCAAC and IATA sign MoU on ULD airworthiness
Istanbul, Turkey - The agreement signifies the growing importance of China as a cargo hub
During the "World Cargo Symposium", the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term... more
CargoTNT Express opens a cargo facility at Dubai International airport
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier is looking to establish itself at "Al Maktoum" in either 2012 or 2013
The global delivery company TNT Express inaugurated its new 2,500 square metres cargo facility at Dubai International Airport. The company recently launched a B-767 freighter with a daily connection... more
CargoIATA: action to improve air cargo competitiveness
Istanbul, Turkey - Announced during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out an agenda for the air cargo value chain to improve its competitiveness with a four point agenda. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director general a... more
CargoFedEx is about to grow at Indianapolis airport
Indianapolis, Usa - Authorities are ready to invest to park 4 more Boeing 747s
FedEx Corp. could be grow at Indianapolis International Airport, adding more airplane parking space and gates at its hub here and more jumbo cargo aircraft to the worldwide fleet. A FedEx spokesperson... more
CargoSingapore civil aviation authorities ready to develop a new air cargo hub
Singapore, Singapore - The city will have direct airside access
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group are set to develop a new express air cargo hub. The hub will have direct airside access, provide a specialised cargo and logistics... more
CargoUAE carriers stop the air cargo transport from Yemen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As a precautionary measure
Yesterday, November 7, 2010, Emirates and Etihad Airways, major airlines of the United Arab Emirates, announced that they had temporarily stopped the cargo flights from Yemen. Same measure adopted by the... more
CargoFinnair updates the security measures for the air cargo transport
Rome, Italy - To the United States
The Finnish airline Finnair is imposing more stringent security measures on air cargo transport to the United States, after two parcel-bombs have been recently discovered among the goods carried on airplanes... more
CargoAir transport operators at 25th edition of "Air Cargo Forum and Exposition"
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The event taking place in Amsterdam from 2 to 4 November
It was inaugurated yesterday and will last until Thursday, November 4, the 25th edition of the "Air Cargo Forum and Exposition", also known as "ACF", one of the most important international events in... more
CargoEtihad Crystal Cargo launches service to Hong Kong
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next October 13
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, will launch a twice weekly service from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport to Hong Kong, China, from October 13, 2010, using its new A-330/200... more
CargoMidex Airlines inaugurates Turin for its cargo flights
Turin , Italy - The carrier serves the airport of Piedmont for the first time
"Candido" B-747/228F airplane landed at Turin-Caselle the night of Thursday, September 21st. It came from India with a load of clothes produced here and departed last Wednesday morning to Oman. This was... more
CargoHong Kong Airlines becomes new operator of A-330/200F plane
Toulouse, France - The three models will be operated linking HK with destinations in Asia
Hong Kong Airlines has become the first operator of the new A-330/200F freighter in East Asia, following the delivery of the first of three aircraft on long term lease from global aircraft lessor Aircastle... more
CargoEtihad commences A-330/200F aircraft service
Abu Dhabi, EAU - From Abu Dhabi to Tripoli, in Libya
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, has commenced scheduled services with its first Airbus A-330/200 freighter aircraft, operating from Abu Dhabi to Tripoli in Libya. The Airbus A-330/200... more
CargoEtihad: A-330/200F plane deployed to Pakistan for inaugural charter
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crystal Cargo operated relief flights also to Haiti following the earthquake occurred last January
The inaugural flight for Etihad Crystal Cargo’s new A-330/200 freighter aircraft took place on Saturday, 28 August, and was a special charter carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to Pakistan. The n... more
CargoFrankfurt Airport expands cargo hub
Frankfurt, Germany - Additional 27 hectares at Cargo City South
Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of the most important airfreight hub in Europe, is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has... more
CargoEtihad: delivery of first A-330/200F aircraft marks record month
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The carrier is the launch carrier for the freighter model
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A-330/200 freighter aircraft. Etihad is the launch customer for the freighter which made its maiden flight from Airbus in Toulouse to the airline’s base i... more
CargoTNT increases air freight capacity between China and Europe
Amsterdam, Holland - Additional B-747/400F flights from Shanghai and Hong Kong to Liege
TNT is increasing its air freight capacity between China and Europe to meet growing demand. Starting today, the company is scheduling an additional Boeing 747-400ERF (Extended Range Freighter) aircraft... more
CargoBoeing Converted Freighter joins Cargoitalia’s MD-11 fleet
Milan, Italy - The new airplane will be used in July on the Milan-Shanghai route
The Boeing Company is supporting the expansion plans of Cargoitalia SpA by providing the Italy-based, all-cargo operator with its third MD-11 freighter under a long-term lease. Boeing Capital Corporation,... more
CargoQatar Airway empowers its cargo fleet
Rome, Italy - The opening of the new airport is planned for the end of 2011
With the arrival of the first of four Boeing 777 Freighter already ordered by the Seattle' aviation industry, Qatar Airways started the empowerment pf its cargo fleet, joining the increase of destinations... more
CargoFinnair launches all-cargo connections towards Asia
Rome, Italy - Served by Boeing MD-11 airplanes
"As from May on, Finnair is going to perform all-cargo flights towards Hong Kong/Seoul using a Boeing MD-11 airplane that the Finnish airline has been converting for goods transportation: directly from... more
CargoMalpensa: new telematic system for goods
Milan, Italy - SEA confirms leadership in cargo sector
"SEA (Milan's airports management society), confirming attention to cargo sector's development and thanks to optimum relationship with customs' authorities and with field's operators, announced today the... more
CargoA-330/200F airplane receives Type Certification from EASA
Blagnac, France - Aircraft’s payload capability of 70 tonnes is one tonne greater than expected
The A-330/200F has been granted Type Certification today by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) following a successful 200-hour flight-test campaign. The trials were performed by two aircraft, covering... more
CargoB-747/8F airplane achieves initial airworthiness milestone
Washington, Usa - The program has conducted 13 flights
Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 747/8 Freighter. This milestone enables test engineers to be on board during future flights and allows the remaining two 747-8 Freighter test airplanes... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo: efficiency, quality and security are key
Vancouver, Canada - The world symposium is taking place from 8-11 March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon the entire air cargo value chain to drive efficiencies and improve competitiveness by supporting IATA e-freight. IATA also called for a renewed... more
CargoSBK Team, from Australia to Turin on board of a cargo airplane
Turin, Italy - For the first time an Emirates Sky Cargo's aircraft lands at Turin's airport
After run off the Australian Great Prix on the Philip Island circuit, first test valid for SBK (Superbike) "World Championship 2010", teams embarked their race-motorbikes on a Boeing B-747/400 Freighter... more
CargoFinal Dreamlinfter aircraft enters service
Everett, USA - It will carry the large composite structures of the 787 Dreamliner
The fourth Boeing 747/400 Dreamlifter, the final airplane in a fleet of specially modified 747/400s, entered service yesterday. Dreamlifters transport the large composite structures of the 787 Dreamliner... more
CargoVideo: Boeing 747/8 Freighter maiden flight
Everett, USA - A 1,600-hour flight test phase begins
Boeing's 747/8 Freighter successfully took to the sky for the first time yesterday, beginning a test program for the last born in the American manufacturer's cargo aircraft family, one of the most efficient... more
CargoBoeing 747/8 Freighter ready for maiden flight
Everett, USA - Last taxi tests completed
The maiden flight of Boeing's new cargo airplane, the 747/8 Freighter, should be performed today. The announcement has been made by the company after taxi tests successfully completed on Saturday. During... more
CargoSEA and Cargolux Italia sign agreement for partnership
Milan, Italy - A new operating base predicted on Malpensa and increase of served destinations' number
"An agreement between SEA (Milan's airports management society) and Cargolux Italia SpA has been signed. The partnership is further reinforced, with this contract, between two societies that have the common... more
CargoChina Southern Airlines inaugurates freighter services to Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - All major carriers from the Chinese market are now represented at FRA
China Southern Airlines inaugurated scheduled freighter services between Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on December 4, 2009. The service is currently operated with a Boeing 747-400F but will... more
CargoHumanitarian aid flown in to “Action Against Hunger”, Dubai
Dubai, UAE - Thanks to an aircraft with eight tonnes of load
An Airbus A-380 arriving for the "Dubai Airshow" will carry with it eight tonnes of humanitarian aid. Founded in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger is recognised as one of the most important humanitarian... more
CargoThe first 747/8 Freighter leaves the factory
Everett, USA - Destined to launch customer Cargolux
Boeing yesterday towed the first 747/8 Freighter out of the factory in Everett, USA. The airplane, ultimately destined for launch customer Cargolux, will be painted and begin preparations for flight test. This... more
CargoIATA launches the e-freight program in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - To speed up the air cargo supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the dawn of a new service for the air cargo supply chain in Taiwan. IATA e-freight went live in Taipei on November 3, 2009, and is operational... more
CargoFirst flight of the Airbus A-330/200F completed successfully
Toulouse, France - First delivery scheduled in August 2010
The first flight of the new Airbus A-330/200F cargo aircraft has been completed successfully today at the manufacturer's facilities in Toulouse, France.The maiden flight has been performed by pilots Philippe... more
CargoTomorrow the first flight of the Airbus A-330/200F?
Toulouse, France - The announcement made by the European manufacturer
The European manufacturer Airbus announced that the first flight of the new cargo aircraft A-330/200F will take place tomorrow, weather permitting, from its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This flight... more
CargoNew composite containers for cargo aircraft arrive from Germany
Staudt, Germany - They will allow operators to save up to € 2 million per year
Following two years of successful flight trials, the German company Dokasch, a leading manufacturer of air cargo equipment, yesterday presented its new AKE lw-65 air cargo containers that are the first... more
CargoDHL Express strengthens its service with a fleet of new B-767 airplanes
Milan, Italy - Six cargo aircraft will be added within 2012; the first two models in service last month
"DHL Express, international express transport society, has announced the introduction of six new B-767 ERF (Extended Range Freighter) in its fleet within 2012. The new airplanes will serve to improve... more
CargoTwo further Airbus A-330/200 Freighters for MNG Airlines
Blagnac, France - The Turkish carrier will extend its services also in the middle-East, Asia, China and USA
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for two more A-330/200 Freighters to support its expanding cargo operations. These aircraft are in addition to the two firm orders for... more
CargoFedEx Express receives first Boeing 777 Freighter
Everett, USA - It will cut costs and enhance efficiency
Cargo transport giant FedEx Express took delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This twinjet freighter will help FedEx Express deliver more cargo even faster, allowing the carrier to offer... more
CargoCargoitalia begins Milan-Hong Kong services
Milan, Italy - Starting on September 9
Starting on September 9 Cargoitalia will begin its services between Milan-Malpensa and Hong Kong. The route will have a frequency of two times a week and will be served using a McDonnell Douglas MD-11SF... more
CargoGEnx-2B installed on the new B-747/8 Freighter
Everett, USA - The first flight is scheduled before the end of the year
Boeing's mechanics mechanics completed the installation of the new GEnx-2B engines on the 747/8 Freighter airplane number 1, currently in final assembly at the factory in Everett. These engines continues... more
CargoLufthansa might drop its cargo fleet
Frankfurt, Germany - If the night flight limits on Frankfurt airport will be confirmed
If night flight limits on Frankfurt airport will be confirmed the airline Lufthansa Cargo might decide to drop its fleet. Currently authorities are talking of the possibility to set this limit, between... more
CargoCargo joint-venture between Air China and Cathay Pacific by the end of the year?
Shanghai, China - The deal already reached in 2006
Air China and Cathay Pacific airlines might establish a new cargo joint-venture already by the end of this year. Currently they would be discussing the fleet composition and the routes of the new company,... more
CargoJAL to merge with Nippon Yusen for cargo services
Tokyo, Japan - To restructure their freight transport sectors
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Nippon Yusen might reach an agreement to merge their cargo transport services, respectively Japan Airlines International (JALI) e Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA). Freight traffic has... more
CargoTwo international cargo flights took off from Bergamo-Orio al Serio
Bergamo, Italy - In the last two days the airport has seen operate two B-747 airplanes
"The general economic situation reflects from some months on the cargo sector, that has recorded a decrease with a reduced quantities of shipments. The Orio al Serio, also in this environment, has begun... more
CargoAeroLogic: DHL Express-Lufthansa Cargo joint-venture airline starts operations
Leipzig, Germany - The first B-777F will take off on June 29
AeroLogic, the joint-venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, officially started office operations in Leipzig airport hangar. With the delivery of its first Boeing B-777F aircraft and... more
CargoFedEx against UPS through a web site
Washington, USA - The campaign against the new regulation goes on
"UPS Lobbies Congress for Bailout". FedEx has opened a specific web site, "BrownBailout.com", following its announced intention to launch a strong media campaign to protest against the possible approval... more
CargoUPS won't put its pilots on furlough thanks to Union agreement
Louisville, USA - Alternative solutions found to save 300 jobs
Cargo transports giant UPS and IPA (Independent Pilots Association) reached an agreement to avoid that 300 pilots of the carrier might be put on furlough, within a plan of cost reduction for a total of... more
CargoFedEx announces battle on pro-unions regulation
Washington, USA - The bill is pending US Senate approval
Cargo transport giant FedEx announced that it will fight a tough battle to make US Senate stop the bill, already approved by the House of Representatives, that would pass its employees not directly linked... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo damaged by Frankfurt airport night closure
Frankfurt, Germany - To reduce acoustic pollution
Lufthansa Cargo is waiting with concern a court's decision about the possible night closure of Frankfurt airport: airlines' and local residents' necessities are challenging each other. It is believed that... more