Airfreight news – Page 26
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NewsHAV awarded POA
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the company behind the development of the Airlander 10 aircraft, has been awarded production organisation approval (POA) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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NewsABC flies high with XL cargoes
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) saw its volumes of ‘special commodities’ increase by over 25 percent in 2018.
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NewsAntonov extends SALIS contract
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Antonov Company have agreed a three-year contract extension for the provision of airfreight support for the Strategic Airlift Interim Solution (SALIS) programme.
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NewsNCA adds 747 trio to Atlas agreement
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has expanded its existing operating agreement with Atlas Air to include three additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft.
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NewsCargolux adds transpacific service
Cargolux has launched a transpacific service between Hong Kong and Mexico City.
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NewsKoch set to crow for Coyne
Effective January 2019, Tristan Koch will become managing director at Coyne Airways.
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NewsHouston calling for Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Group has opened an operations base at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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NewsCoffey served at Atlas Air
Debora Coffey has been appointed as vice president and chief communications officer for Atlas Air Worldwide.
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NewsExpedited freighter delivery to China
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has successfully completed the delivery of 21 tonnes of equipment to China on two charter flights originating from Orebro, Sweden.
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NewsHeavy-duty transport emissions set to decline
Reaching net-zero carbon emissions for heavy industry and heavy-duty transport sectors is technically and financially possible by mid-century – 2050 in developed countries and 2060 in developing countries - according to the Energy Transitions Commission.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr delivers for GECAS
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered two GE-90 engines and accompanying aerospace equipment for GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).
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NewsNYK confirms NCA fleet reduction
NYK Group, the parent company of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), has confirmed that the airline will scale down the size of its freighter fleet to only one variation of Boeing 747.
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NewsOut of this world shipment for Volga-Dnepr
Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Bolloré Logistics have delivered one of the first European Service Modules (ESM) for the Orion space programme, which aims to transport astronauts beyond low Earth orbit.
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NewsBristow in Columbia Helicopters takeover
Bristow Group has acquired heavy lift operator Columbia Helicopters, in a transaction worth approximately USD560 million.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr's speedy solution
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has handled the urgent transportation of an 8-tonne engine, measuring 3 m wide, using one of its Ilyushin Il-76TD-90VD freighters.
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NewsAl-Mubarak joins Saudia Cargo
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak as chief ground handling officer for Saudia Cargo.
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NewsCLA adds fourth Boeing
CargoLogicAir (CLA) has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 747 freighter.
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NewsPallas set for LM-100J launch
Lockheed Martin has announced that Pallas Aviation will be the first commercial freighter operator of its LM-100J, a variant of its C-130 Super Hercules aircraft.
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NewsChapman Freeborn adds Canadian rep
Chapman Freeborn has launched a partnership with GTA Air Solutions, which will see the Mississauga-based company act as the charter broker’s representative in the Canadian market.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr delivers for DHL
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered a 38-ton (34.5-tonne) crankshaft from Mexico to India on its Ilyushin IL-76TD-90VD aircraft.