Airfreight news – Page 7
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VDG confirms suspension of AirBridgeCargo and Atran operations
HLPFI’s sister title Air Cargo News reports that Volga-Dnepr Group (VDG) took the the decision to temporarily suspend operations at its AirBridgeCargo (ABC) and Atran Airlines subsidiaries. By Damian Brett.
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Davis moves to ACS Singapore
Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Nick Davis as head of its group charter team in Singapore.
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Airbus takes off into heavy lift market
HLPFI’s interest was piqued at the turn of the year when Airbus launched a service to support commercial customers worldwide with outsized transport needs using its iconic Beluga Super Transporter (ST).
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Falk joins Chapman Freeborn
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Hendrik Falk as senior vice president of cargo for the Americas.
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Russian airline ban leaves outsize hole
The US DOT’s decision to ban Russian carriers from its skies will create a large shortfall in outsize airfreight capacity. Meanwhile, recent footage from Ukraine indicates that the AN-225 is irreparably damaged. From HLPFI’s sister title, FlightGlobal.
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Martin Bencher boosts airfreight footprint
Martin Bencher has opened an office in Dallas, Texas, solely focusing on airfreight and serving the entire USA.
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Supply chain reacts to conflict
Ukraine continues to prove resilient in the face of Russia’s invasion. The latter is coming to terms with strong sanctions and international companies cutting ties.
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Polmans lands at ADAFZ
Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Steven Polmans as vice president of business development and regulatory affairs at Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ).
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AN-225 damaged in Ukraine
Reports suggest that the world’s largest aircraft – Antonov’s AN-225 Mriya – has been destroyed during Russia’s invasion in Ukraine.
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Antonov Airport under attack
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine has confirmed that Russian military forces have attacked Antonov (Hostomel) Airport, a major air cargo hub in the country. By Rebecca Jeffrey.
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K+N charters B747-8F pair
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has chartered two Boeing 747-8 freighters from Atlas Air on a long-term basis.
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Volga-Dnepr ramps up aerospace support in Singapore
Volga-Dnepr Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Space & Technology Ltd (SSTL) to support Singapore and the Southeast Asia region in the aerospace sector.
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Volga-Dnepr handles medical equipment
Volga-Dnepr has delivered equipment for the production of liquid medical oxygen using its Il-76TD-90VD.
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Volga-Dnepr completes test kit deliveries
One of Volga-Dnepr’s AN-124 aircraft has delivered 72 tonnes of Covid-19 test kits to Billund airport, Denmark, signalling the end in a series of six charter flights completed in cooperation with JAG-UFS.
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ABC sees digital booking surge
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, saw a 274 percent increase in digital bookings in 2021, when compared to the 12 months previously.
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Wheels Up to buy Air Partner
Wheels Up UK has agreed to acquire the charter brokerage Air Partner in an all-cash deal.
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Beluga aircraft ready to serve
Airbus has launched a service using its Beluga super transporter (ST) fleet to support commercial customers with outsized transport needs.
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Air Partner names Van Der Stichele
Air Partner has appointed Pierre Van Der Stichele as vice president of the global freight division.
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Cargolux enhances online booking functionality
Freighter airline Cargolux has launched an online customer portal for quoting and booking.
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Antonov flies Turksat gear to Florida
Antonov Airlines, in cooperation with Bollore Logistics Space, has transported Turkey’s Turksat 5B telecommunications satellite aboard one of its AN-124-100 aircraft.