Airbus: an eco-friendly investment
Airbus is investing in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian-based climate solutions company that operates the largest direct air carbon capture (DACC) research & development facility worldwide. “We are proud to be investing in Carbon Engineering, reaffirming our commitment... more
Five dedicated 737 BCFs for Alaska
Alaska Air Cargo has announced that Boeing will be responsible for the conversion of two 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF) to be added to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The work will be carried out at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios... more
"Beaujo" is back - have you already tasted it?
Is this year's Beaujolais Nouveau as fruity as the one of 2021? Since yesterday, at any rate, wine lovers can enjoy the new vintage of this French red wine. Flawless logistics are needed to ensure that it is available all over the world, as it is on the third Thursday in... more
The air cargo world also connects in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo has further boosted its growing network, with increased flight frequencies to multiple popular destinations that will benefit its customers’ business globally to meet growing demand this winter season. Chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux: "We are... more
Lufthansa Cargo now links Evenes with the world
In the beginning of November, Lufthansa Cargo introduced weekly A321 freighter flights to Evenes Airport (EVE) in Northern Norway. A joint project between the Norwegian salmon producer and exporter Nordlaks, the freight forwarder Salmosped and Lufthansa Cargo is now... more
Air cargo shipments are growing at ONT
At Ontario International Airport (ONT) in California, air cargo shipments totalled more than 68,500 t in October 2022, a nearly 1% gain compared with October 2019. From January through October, ONT’s shipments of freight and mail were more than 687,000 t, nearly 10% above the... more
CPSL enhances pharma handling capacities
Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) has opened its newest facility at the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, a fully temperature-controlled area of over 1,250 sqm dedicated to handle pharmaceutical products. The new pharma handling centre features real time temperature... more
Ninth STC approval for AEI's B737-800 freighter
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has approved the STC of Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) for the twelve-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion (ST02690LA). The Miami-based passenger-to-freighter conversion services provider has gained FAA (USA), CAAC... more
YEG completes cargo and apron expansion
Construction on the new 47,000 sqm cargo apron expansion at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) finished at the end of September 2022. The expanded cargo area is equivalent to five-and-a-half CFL football fields and can hold six more widebody aircraft, such as four 747s or... more
ACN becomes major investor in MAE Aircraft
The Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, an air cargo charter services provider based in Southeast Asia, and Bahrain’s Mena Aerospace have signed a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN’s reach into the Middle East, South... more