Airfreight news
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NewsACS opens Thailand office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Bangkok, Thailand, to further strengthen the company’s presence in Asia.
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NewsBoeing: Nose-loading option not in demand
According to aircraft manufacturer Boeing, there was little demand for nose loading capabilities when developing its future widebody freighter models. The existing nose-loading capacity is capable of satisfying demand in the coming years, added the manufacturer.
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NewsCargoLogicAir extends administration period
UK freighter operator CargoLogicAir has extended its administration period as it looks to meet creditor demands, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsLDA inks agreement with Flying Whales to develop heavy lift airship solution
Logistics group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has signed an MoU with airship manufacturer Flying Whales to incorporate the LCA60T airship solution into its freight forwarding activities.
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NewsBingley brought in to strengthen Air Charter International’s cargo services
Dubai-based aviation services provider, Air Charter International, has appointed heavy lift charter expert Paul Bingley to help refocus its air charter product.
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NewsACS expands in Australia
Air Charter Service (ACS) has continued its Australian expansion plans, with its Sydney office preparing for further growth by moving into a larger space.
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NewsAir Partner supports Afghan relief efforts
Air Partner’s global cargo division has coordinated the delivery of aid to Afghanistan following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country earlier this month.
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NewsAntonov Airlines delivers rotor to Nagoya
Antonov Airlines has delivered a power plant rotor onboard one of its AN-124s from Atlanta, USA to Nagoya, Japan.
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NewsK+N bolsters airfreight services
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has introduced three airfreight charter connections between the Americas, Europe, and Asia using its own B747-8 freighter.
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NewsAir Partner completes urgent delivery for AOG operation
Air Partner has coordinated the transport of an oversized aircraft engine for a client that urgently required assistance for an aircraft on ground (AOG) operation.
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NewsACS restructures operations in APAC
Air Charter Service (ACS) has restructured its operations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, allowing the company to better focus on each unique market in the area.
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NewsMashabi joins Saudia Cargo as managing director
Freighter airline Saudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as managing director and he will take up the position on October 8, 2023.
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NewsACS coordinates the delivery of aid for flood-stricken Libya
Air Charter Service (ACS) has been coordinating flights to send aid to Libya following storm Daniel. Already, the aircraft charter specialist has organised the delivery of over 500 tonnes of aid to the country, with more to follow in the coming days.
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NewsCargolux strike ends as agreement reached
The strike at freighter operator Cargolux has come to an end as the airline and workers reached an agreement on a new pay deal, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsStrike action hits Cargolux
Staff at all-cargo airline Cargolux have launched strike action after unions and management failed to come to an agreement regarding pay increases, reports HLPFI’s sister title Air Cargo News.
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Newsdeugro coordinates charter flights for US plant
deugro has delivered 37 pipe spools across nine charter flights to support an urgent facility start-up in the USA.
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NewsAirbus Beluga Transport hopes to gain AOC in October
Beluga is hoping to be awarded its own Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) in October, reports HLPFI’s sister publication, DVZ.
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NewsBurt steps up at Chapman Freeborn Americas
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Jack Burt as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr threatens legal action over seized AN-124
Russia’s Volga-Dnepr has reportedly threatened legal action against the Canadian government over its seizure of one of its Antonov AN-124 freighter aircraft, according to HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.