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AirBridgeCargo to return two freighters to lessor
AirBridgeCargo is reportedly returning two of its Boeing freighters to their Chinese owners two years after they were grounded due to sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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UTC Overseas launches airfreight division in Frankfurt
Freight forwarder UTC Overseas has launched a dedicated airfreight division based in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Chapman Freeborn targets APAC and IMEA markets
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has made two senior appointments and has opened an office in Saudi Arabia.
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NEO and Blue Water coordinate urgent pipe delivery
NEO Air Charter, on behalf of Blue Water Shipping, delivered heat pipes to Iceland after damage to the underground heating pipe network on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
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Air Partner orchestrates crate delivery
Charter broker Air Partner has coordinated the delivery of two heavy crates containing oil well spares from southern Europe to the Middle East.
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Geodis handles complex delivery in Colombia
Geodis has successfully coordinated the delivery of oversized thermocompressors to Colombia, a project that required the use of an AN-124 freighter.
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Borgaard joins Air Partner to lead Nordics business development
Air Partner has appointed Kim Borgaard as head of business development for its activities in the Nordics region.
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Challenge Group adds another B747 freighter
Challenge Group has added a Boeing 747-400 freighter to its operations as it pushes ahead with plans to expand its fleet, reports HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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AiBT gets approval for Europe-USA flights
HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News reports that Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) has been granted permission to conduct flights between Europe and the USA.
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Teplitskiy joins Chapman Freeborn
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has appointed Leo Teplitskiy as director of key cargo accounts for the Americas.
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Goodisman joins LP Aero team
Michael Goodisman has joined LP Aero, part of Logistics Plus, as director of business development for air chartering.
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Chapman Freeborn expands European operations
Air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn grew its European sales team by 29 percent during 2023, expanding its presence to eight additional cities and onboarding 30 team members in its cargo, group passenger and business aviation divisions.
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Hitachi gear heads to California onboard AN-124
Antonov Airlines has loaded 12 bays of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) from Hitachi Energy onboard one of its AN-124s in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) gains AOC for heavy air cargo activities
Airbus’ outsized air cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), has secured its air operator certificate (AOC).
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Silk Way West adds to fleet
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 777 freighters.
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One Air adds second Boeing 747 to fleet
British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400 freighter.
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ACS 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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Boeing: 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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CargoLogicAir 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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LDA 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.