Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, airlines, airports and more

Air France-KLM expects bailout in weeks as cash burn mounts

Bloomberg | February 18, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus cautious on 2021 after cementing cash flow turnaround

Bloomberg | February 18, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing warns pilots in wake of deadly Indonesian 737 crash

Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cargolux confirmed as a leader in GDP

AJOT | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Cargolux Airlines has successfully passed its GDP (Good Distribution Practice) surveillance audit. The certification attests that the company’s quality management system fulfils the latest requirements of the EU Directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’ and of WHO Guidelines.

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UAE aviation regulator clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The United Arab Emirates cleared Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jet to fly again in its airspace, marking another step toward the aircraft’s global return to service.

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deugro Air Chartering delivers time critical project cargo for a LNG plant

Air Freight News | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

deugro executed the project, with a cargo volume of 810 cubic meters and a total weight of 209 metric tons, on schedule, even though cargo measurements were provided at the last minute.

Antonov Airlines safely transports rotor from Ghana to India

Air Freight News | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Antonov Airlines and Rhenus Projects Logistics USA completed the urgent transport from Ghana to India of a 54-tonne rotor used to generate power requiring immediate repairs

Ryanair loses first court fight over Covid-19 airline aid

Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

TUI’s Boeing 737 Max flight marks revised jet’s European return

Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay Pacific traffic numbers plunged to new lows in January

Bloomberg | February 17, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Quebec media baron makes push to break up Air Canada deal

Bloomberg | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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KLM and Dutch Ministry of Health begin transport of Covid-19 vaccines

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Today saw the first flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bonaire and Aruba carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines destined for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics reorganize regional management

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and UNICEF establish a partnership for the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Astral Aviation commits to helping Unicef transport Covid-19 vaccines in Africa and the Middle East

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ontario International Airport begins 2021 with double-digit gain in cargo volume

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

Ontario International Airport (ONT) began 2021 just as it closed out 2020, with a double-digit increase in commercial freight volume while the COVID-19 pandemic continued to depress passenger numbers.

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It was a full bloom Valentine’s season for Qatar Airways Cargo

Air Freight News | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The carrier transported 5000 tonnes of flowers for Valentine’s Day, introducing additional flights and charters to cater to the demand in key markets. Its product QR Fresh offers a seamless cool chain for the transport of flowers.