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Boeing supplier sees 787 rate accelerating after output restarts
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Boeing Co. will most likely lift build rates for its 787 widebody beyond the currently targeted five a month some time in the future, according to the UK company that makes air ducts and structural parts for the jet.
Bolloré Logistics transports Helibras ACH160 helicopter from France to Brazil in historic move with Beluga Aircraft
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Project / Heavy Lift | Air Project
This past Sunday, Bolloré Logistics was part of an historic moment when the Airbus A300-600ST Super Transporter (Beluga), landed in South America for the first time in its history.
Shell and Lufthansa Group dign non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy
• The MOU contemplates the parties exploring the supply of SAF that could reach up to 594 million gallons (1.8 million metric tonnes) in total in the years 2024 until 2030 • The SAF would be produced by Shell by up to four different approved technology pathways and a broad range of sustainable feedstocks • SAF is a decisive technological step towards decarbonisation in the aviation industry
New online marketplace Airblox signs up Vietnam-based HPW Cargo to trade air freight capacity
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology
HPW Cargo is the first South-East Asian company to join the growing number of forwarders using the new marketplace trading electronic block space agreements
Boeing gets FAA clearance to restart 787 Dreamliner delivery
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Boeing Co. received preliminary US regulatory clearance to restart deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft, paving the way for the end to a drought that drained cash and dented the planemaker’s reputation for quality.
Etihad Cargo posts record mid-year revenue
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• Etihad Cargo achieves 6 per cent increase in revenue growth compared to H1 2021, contributing 35 per cent of the group's revenue • Strong growth across premium product range, including 46 per cent increase for PharmaLife • Etihad Cargo records DAP rate of 86 per cent and OTP rate of 83 per cent
IAG Cargo rescues racing pigeon, Bob, from Alabama bringing him home to the UK
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• Racing pigeon Bob set off on a race from Guernsey to reach his home in Gateshead, in Northeast England but made a wrong turn to Alabama • IAG Cargo uses its global network to bring Bob back home on a British Airways flight to reunite prize-winning pigeon with his owner
Lufthansa faces more turmoil as pilots back possible strikes
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Vinci agrees deal for 30% stake in Mexico airport operator OMA
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
Boeing submits new contract ahead of strike by defense workers
| August 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Air China partners with WFS for cargo and ramp handling in Liege
| July 29, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Air China has commenced a new three-year cargo and ramp handling agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Liege, Belgium.
IAG Cargo delivers Q2 revenues of €411 million following network growth and new routes to America
| July 29, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
IAG Cargo continues to expand its network and from its Madrid hub the business has added 8 destinations since 2019
Air France-KLM to add flights after battling Summer surge
| July 29, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Air France-KLM plans to raise capacity closer to 2019 levels by the end of the year, later than previously expected after battling soaring demand in the peak summer season.
IndiGo Airbus plane slips off runway while taxiing for takeoff
| July 29, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
SeaWorld and DHL Express partner to move rehabilitated manatee from Texas to Florida for return
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• Rescued by the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, SeaWorld San Antonio, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas State Aquarium, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Galveston Bay Foundation and Texas Authorities, the manatee completes eight months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld San Antonio and is returned to Florida waters by members of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership • SeaWorld partner DHL Express provides air transportation for the manatee from Texas to Florida in a custom, state-of-the-art container built specifically for manatees • This is the third manatee SeaWorld San Antonio has rehabilitated for cold stress, due to the uncommon presence of manatees in Texas
An $18 billion distressed fund bets on fresh aviation disruption
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
WorldACD - Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 29): Demand and rates continue to slide
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Air cargo demand and rates continue to slide
JALCARGO debuts distribution partnership with cargo.one as it prioritizes global digital sales
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology
• Japan’s national carrier selects the leading digital booking marketplace to drive digital transformation (DX) that delivers forwarders outstanding end-to-end booking experiences • JALCARGO to bolster cargo.one's leading position in the Asia Pacific region, by becoming the fifth major carrier to join • cargo.one now the main digital gateway to Japanese air cargo capacity, offering all three of Japan’s home carriers
Beam Global receives $900k battery order to power autonomous delivery drones
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology
Airbus shares slump as delivery, production goals pushed back
| July 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
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