Air Cargo

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

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An-225 Mriya aircraft transported a record load of medical cargo, joining the fight against COVID-19

AJOT | April 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

On April 14, 2020 the AN-225 Mriya aircraft transported a record-breaking cargo of medical supplies from China to the capital of Poland – Warsaw as part of the fight against the world pandemic of COVID-19.

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The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the aircraft sales and leasing market and predictions for the future

AJOT | April 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Air Partner’s dedicated aircraft remarketing service was established 22 years ago, acting for airlines, banks, lessors and other aircraft owners to help them sell or lease any surplus commercial jets, corporate jets, turboprops and helicopters.

Boeing lost orders for 150 Max jets in March

Bloomberg | April 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Norwegian Air plunges 63% on plan to convert debt to equity

Bloomberg | April 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Indonesia overtakes Japan as virus upends aviation pecking order

Bloomberg | April 14, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Mnuchin rebuffs airlines, holds firm on repayment for rescue

Bloomberg | April 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is not budging on strict repayment guidelines for airlines wanting taxpayer aid, according to people familiar with the matter, dashing the industry’s hopes for leniency.

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Qatar Airways Cargo provides air bridge between China and France

AJOT | April 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Multiple B777 freighter charters will operate in April and May supporting France in the fight against COVID-19

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Air Canada reconfigures three aircraft to transport vital supplies and cargo

AJOT | April 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the largest in Air Canada’s fleet are being modified to transport cargo in the passenger cabin, doubling cargo capacity.

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Australia Wants to Ensure There Are Two Airlines After Shutdown

Bloomberg | April 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Australian government is in contact with Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. management and wants to make sure there is a competitive airline industry when people are allowed to start traveling again after the coronavirus pandemic.

Some Airlines Aren’t Happy With the Terms of Mnuchin’s Aid

Bloomberg | April 11, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Sweden, Belgium Win EU Approval to Support Airlines, Airports

Bloomberg | April 11, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM in Talks for French State Cash Injection

Bloomberg | April 11, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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FedEx Puts Parked Jets Back in Service to Meet Asia Cargo Surge

FedEx Corp. is redeploying aircraft it mothballed earlier this year and plans to add 150 flights over the next month to ferry masks, protective suits and other health-care supplies to the U.S. from Asia.

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Etihad expands passenger freighter coverage

AJOT | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Following its recent launch of passenger freighter flights to 10 destinations, complementing its Boeing 777 freighter operations, Etihad Cargo is pleased to announce five additional routes using Etihad Airways passenger aircraft to increase the flow of essential supplies into the United Arab Emirates and provide further east-west connectivity between major markets.

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AJOT | Top Story | April 10, 2020

Lufthansa Cargo expands freight capacity

51 additional weekly cargo flights from Germany and Austria to Asia and back ++ seats will be removed from several passenger aircraft

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Delta Cargo expands DASH Door-to-Door to large shipments

AJOT | April 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Delta Cargo has expanded its 24/7 pick-up and delivery service with Roadie to include DASH Heavy. Now customers can use the service for packages between 101 to 300 pounds, or between 90 linear inches (length + width + height) up to the maximum size that will fit on the aircraft, per piece for loose shipments.