All B747 articles
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NewsChallenge 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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NewsFlying high and beefing up capabilities
During 2023, the heavy lift airfreight market continued to grapple with the impacts of the Russian-Ukraine war, as other providers in the sector beefed up their capabilities.
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NewsOne 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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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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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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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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NewsAirBridgeCargo re-launch plans in doubt
Reports from Russia suggest that AirBridgeCargo’s plans to re-launch operations are in doubt, according to HLPFI’s sister publication Air Cargo News.
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NewsFirst project for K+N’s B747
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has completed its first engine shipment using its Boeing 747-8F aircraft.
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NewsFinal 747 departs Boeing’s factory
Last week, the final Boeing 747 freighter to be manufactured left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.
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NewsKuehne+Nagel receives 747-8 freighter
Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has put its first Boeing 747-8 freighter into operation as part of its long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air.
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NewsAirLift Group becomes GSA for My Freighter
AirLift Group has become a general sales agent (GSA) for Uzbekistan-based My Freighter following delivery of the latter’s first Boeing B747-200F freighter last month, reports HLPFI’s sister title Air Cargo News.
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NewsVDG 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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NewsAirbus 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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NewsK+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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NewsNew freighters square up for heavyweight contest
With Boeing 747 production finally set to close – as the last B747-8 freighters are delivered to Atlas Air – heavy cargo twinjets will open up an entirely new battlefront between the two major airframers in 2022.
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NewsCLA boosting freighter fleet
UK-headquartered freighter airline CargoLogicAir (CLA) said it would add two Boeing 747-400F production freighters to its fleet, with deliveries planned for the first and second quarters of 2022.
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NewsCargolux adopts SAF
Luxembourg-based freighter airline Cargolux has introduced its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme, as it aims to slash its CO2 emissions.
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NewsAtlas Air secures capacity
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings will acquire eight Boeing 747-400 freighters in order to secure its capacity.
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NewsABC develops weight and balance system
Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) – part of Volga-Dnepr Group – has developed an in-house weight and balance system (WBS) for its freighter fleet.