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CargoItalian Development Cooperation sends a cargo airplane to Kinshasa
Rome, Italy - The supplies consist of 31 medical kits, worth about 180,000 Euros
A commercial cargo plane containing supplies provided by Italian Development Cooperation left the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at Brindisi yesterday, headed for Kinshasa. The... more
CargoUPS applies a digital customs clearance system to air cargo
Milan, Italy - Saving time, costs and paper significantly
UPS announced that it has extended the electronic customs clearance of goods system, already in use by the parcels' section clients, to air cargo services customers. The new service is available in more... more
CargoDubai International welcomes Cargolux's first B-747/8F aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The launch customer for the model with a total of 13 of them on order
Dubai International made an impressive addition to its already long list of ‘world- firsts’ on Tuesday evening by welcoming the first ever commercial flight of Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airline’s next... more
CargoItaly. Milan's airports: B-747/800F aircraft arrived at Malpensa yesterday
Milan, Italy - Cargolux announced the first direct Italian link to San Paolo, Brazil
"The significant growth of the number of carriers that operate at the airport (in the first half of 2011 they have transported approximately 23,000 tons of cargo more than in the same period last year),... more
CargoRAAF C-17 aircraft working with New Zealand to deliver aid
Canberra, Australia - The airplane departed today and landed this afternoon
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have together delivered a water purification plant from New Zealand to Tuvalu to help alleviate seriously depleted supplies of... more
CargoUPS announces the expansion plan of its hub in Cologne-Bonn airport
Milan, Italy - German choice depended on its strategic position and other factors
UPS has announced plans to significantly enlarge the facilities of its European hub, on its twenty-fifth anniversary since it began operating from the Cologne-Bonn airport, Germany. The expansion project,... more
CargoQatar Airways acquires 35% stake in Cargolux
Rome, Italy - A strategic investment with Europe's cargo carrier
"Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday announced it had entered into a strategic equity and commercial partnership with Cargolux to acquire a 35 per cent stake in Europe’s cargo airline. The agreement was s... more
CargoOman Air Cargo introduces Pan-GCC Trucking Services
Rome, Italy - It will be effective from June 1st, 2011
Oman Air Cargo unveiled its Pan-GCC Custom Bonded Truck services connecting Muscat with Salalah and other GCC countries. Hailed as a milestone in the annals of Oman Air achievements, this service will... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo orders five Boeing B-777 Freighter planes
Seattle, USA - Worth 1.35 billion dollars
After announcing its intention in this regard in March 2011, Lufthansa Cargo has recently confirmed the order, worth 1.35 billion dollars, according to current price lists of the US manufacturer, for the... more
CargoQatar Airways expands its cargo network
Rome, Italy - Following the purchase of new aircraft pending on the entry into service
Waiting for the entry into service of the new B-777 Freighter aircraft of which it has announced the purchase, Qatar Airways expands its cargo transport network introducing the new destinations of Bangalore... more
CargoIATA: cargo services conference adopts measures to strengthen supply chain
Istanbul, Turkey - Decided during the "World Cargo Symposium"
The IATA Cargo Services Conference, a permanent and autonomous body consisting of representatives from IATA member airlines, yesterday adopted a number of measures at the "World Cargo Symposium": ·... more
CargoItalian ENAC follows carefully the cargo sector
Rome, Italy - And will continue the meetings
"Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), regarding the statement unveiled yesterday by Confetra (Italian general confederation of transport and logistics), expresses surprise about... more
CargoCAAC and IATA sign MoU on ULD airworthiness
Istanbul, Turkey - The agreement signifies the growing importance of China as a cargo hub
During the "World Cargo Symposium", the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term... more
CargoTNT Express opens a cargo facility at Dubai International airport
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier is looking to establish itself at "Al Maktoum" in either 2012 or 2013
The global delivery company TNT Express inaugurated its new 2,500 square metres cargo facility at Dubai International Airport. The company recently launched a B-767 freighter with a daily connection... more
CargoIATA: action to improve air cargo competitiveness
Istanbul, Turkey - Announced during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out an agenda for the air cargo value chain to improve its competitiveness with a four point agenda. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director general a... more
CargoFedEx is about to grow at Indianapolis airport
Indianapolis, Usa - Authorities are ready to invest to park 4 more Boeing 747s
FedEx Corp. could be grow at Indianapolis International Airport, adding more airplane parking space and gates at its hub here and more jumbo cargo aircraft to the worldwide fleet. A FedEx spokesperson... more
CargoSingapore civil aviation authorities ready to develop a new air cargo hub
Singapore, Singapore - The city will have direct airside access
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group are set to develop a new express air cargo hub. The hub will have direct airside access, provide a specialised cargo and logistics... more
CargoUAE carriers stop the air cargo transport from Yemen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As a precautionary measure
Yesterday, November 7, 2010, Emirates and Etihad Airways, major airlines of the United Arab Emirates, announced that they had temporarily stopped the cargo flights from Yemen. Same measure adopted by the... more
CargoFinnair updates the security measures for the air cargo transport
Rome, Italy - To the United States
The Finnish airline Finnair is imposing more stringent security measures on air cargo transport to the United States, after two parcel-bombs have been recently discovered among the goods carried on airplanes... more
CargoAir transport operators at 25th edition of "Air Cargo Forum and Exposition"
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The event taking place in Amsterdam from 2 to 4 November
It was inaugurated yesterday and will last until Thursday, November 4, the 25th edition of the "Air Cargo Forum and Exposition", also known as "ACF", one of the most important international events in... more
CargoEtihad Crystal Cargo launches service to Hong Kong
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next October 13
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, will launch a twice weekly service from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport to Hong Kong, China, from October 13, 2010, using its new A-330/200... more
CargoMidex Airlines inaugurates Turin for its cargo flights
Turin , Italy - The carrier serves the airport of Piedmont for the first time
"Candido" B-747/228F airplane landed at Turin-Caselle the night of Thursday, September 21st. It came from India with a load of clothes produced here and departed last Wednesday morning to Oman. This was... more
CargoHong Kong Airlines becomes new operator of A-330/200F plane
Toulouse, France - The three models will be operated linking HK with destinations in Asia
Hong Kong Airlines has become the first operator of the new A-330/200F freighter in East Asia, following the delivery of the first of three aircraft on long term lease from global aircraft lessor Aircastle... more
CargoEtihad commences A-330/200F aircraft service
Abu Dhabi, EAU - From Abu Dhabi to Tripoli, in Libya
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, has commenced scheduled services with its first Airbus A-330/200 freighter aircraft, operating from Abu Dhabi to Tripoli in Libya. The Airbus A-330/200... more
CargoEtihad: A-330/200F plane deployed to Pakistan for inaugural charter
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Crystal Cargo operated relief flights also to Haiti following the earthquake occurred last January
The inaugural flight for Etihad Crystal Cargo’s new A-330/200 freighter aircraft took place on Saturday, 28 August, and was a special charter carrying medical and humanitarian supplies to Pakistan. The n... more
CargoFrankfurt Airport expands cargo hub
Frankfurt, Germany - Additional 27 hectares at Cargo City South
Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of the most important airfreight hub in Europe, is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has... more
CargoEtihad: delivery of first A-330/200F aircraft marks record month
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The carrier is the launch carrier for the freighter model
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A-330/200 freighter aircraft. Etihad is the launch customer for the freighter which made its maiden flight from Airbus in Toulouse to the airline’s base i... more
CargoTNT increases air freight capacity between China and Europe
Amsterdam, Holland - Additional B-747/400F flights from Shanghai and Hong Kong to Liege
TNT is increasing its air freight capacity between China and Europe to meet growing demand. Starting today, the company is scheduling an additional Boeing 747-400ERF (Extended Range Freighter) aircraft... more
CargoBoeing Converted Freighter joins Cargoitalia’s MD-11 fleet
Milan, Italy - The new airplane will be used in July on the Milan-Shanghai route
The Boeing Company is supporting the expansion plans of Cargoitalia SpA by providing the Italy-based, all-cargo operator with its third MD-11 freighter under a long-term lease. Boeing Capital Corporation,... more
CargoQatar Airway empowers its cargo fleet
Rome, Italy - The opening of the new airport is planned for the end of 2011
With the arrival of the first of four Boeing 777 Freighter already ordered by the Seattle' aviation industry, Qatar Airways started the empowerment pf its cargo fleet, joining the increase of destinations... more
CargoFinnair launches all-cargo connections towards Asia
Rome, Italy - Served by Boeing MD-11 airplanes
"As from May on, Finnair is going to perform all-cargo flights towards Hong Kong/Seoul using a Boeing MD-11 airplane that the Finnish airline has been converting for goods transportation: directly from... more
CargoMalpensa: new telematic system for goods
Milan, Italy - SEA confirms leadership in cargo sector
"SEA (Milan's airports management society), confirming attention to cargo sector's development and thanks to optimum relationship with customs' authorities and with field's operators, announced today the... more
CargoA-330/200F airplane receives Type Certification from EASA
Blagnac, France - Aircraft’s payload capability of 70 tonnes is one tonne greater than expected
The A-330/200F has been granted Type Certification today by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) following a successful 200-hour flight-test campaign. The trials were performed by two aircraft, covering... more
CargoB-747/8F airplane achieves initial airworthiness milestone
Washington, Usa - The program has conducted 13 flights
Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 747/8 Freighter. This milestone enables test engineers to be on board during future flights and allows the remaining two 747-8 Freighter test airplanes... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo: efficiency, quality and security are key
Vancouver, Canada - The world symposium is taking place from 8-11 March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon the entire air cargo value chain to drive efficiencies and improve competitiveness by supporting IATA e-freight. IATA also called for a renewed... more
CargoSBK Team, from Australia to Turin on board of a cargo airplane
Turin, Italy - For the first time an Emirates Sky Cargo's aircraft lands at Turin's airport
After run off the Australian Great Prix on the Philip Island circuit, first test valid for SBK (Superbike) "World Championship 2010", teams embarked their race-motorbikes on a Boeing B-747/400 Freighter... more
CargoFinal Dreamlinfter aircraft enters service
Everett, USA - It will carry the large composite structures of the 787 Dreamliner
The fourth Boeing 747/400 Dreamlifter, the final airplane in a fleet of specially modified 747/400s, entered service yesterday. Dreamlifters transport the large composite structures of the 787 Dreamliner... more
CargoVideo: Boeing 747/8 Freighter maiden flight
Everett, USA - A 1,600-hour flight test phase begins
Boeing's 747/8 Freighter successfully took to the sky for the first time yesterday, beginning a test program for the last born in the American manufacturer's cargo aircraft family, one of the most efficient... more
CargoBoeing 747/8 Freighter ready for maiden flight
Everett, USA - Last taxi tests completed
The maiden flight of Boeing's new cargo airplane, the 747/8 Freighter, should be performed today. The announcement has been made by the company after taxi tests successfully completed on Saturday. During... more
CargoSEA and Cargolux Italia sign agreement for partnership
Milan, Italy - A new operating base predicted on Malpensa and increase of served destinations' number
"An agreement between SEA (Milan's airports management society) and Cargolux Italia SpA has been signed. The partnership is further reinforced, with this contract, between two societies that have the common... more
CargoChina Southern Airlines inaugurates freighter services to Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - All major carriers from the Chinese market are now represented at FRA
China Southern Airlines inaugurated scheduled freighter services between Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on December 4, 2009. The service is currently operated with a Boeing 747-400F but will... more
CargoHumanitarian aid flown in to “Action Against Hunger”, Dubai
Dubai, UAE - Thanks to an aircraft with eight tonnes of load
An Airbus A-380 arriving for the "Dubai Airshow" will carry with it eight tonnes of humanitarian aid. Founded in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger is recognised as one of the most important humanitarian... more
CargoThe first 747/8 Freighter leaves the factory
Everett, USA - Destined to launch customer Cargolux
Boeing yesterday towed the first 747/8 Freighter out of the factory in Everett, USA. The airplane, ultimately destined for launch customer Cargolux, will be painted and begin preparations for flight test. This... more
CargoIATA launches the e-freight program in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - To speed up the air cargo supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the dawn of a new service for the air cargo supply chain in Taiwan. IATA e-freight went live in Taipei on November 3, 2009, and is operational... more
CargoFirst flight of the Airbus A-330/200F completed successfully
Toulouse, France - First delivery scheduled in August 2010
The first flight of the new Airbus A-330/200F cargo aircraft has been completed successfully today at the manufacturer's facilities in Toulouse, France.The maiden flight has been performed by pilots Philippe... more
CargoTomorrow the first flight of the Airbus A-330/200F?
Toulouse, France - The announcement made by the European manufacturer
The European manufacturer Airbus announced that the first flight of the new cargo aircraft A-330/200F will take place tomorrow, weather permitting, from its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This flight... more
CargoNew composite containers for cargo aircraft arrive from Germany
Staudt, Germany - They will allow operators to save up to € 2 million per year
Following two years of successful flight trials, the German company Dokasch, a leading manufacturer of air cargo equipment, yesterday presented its new AKE lw-65 air cargo containers that are the first... more
CargoDHL Express strengthens its service with a fleet of new B-767 airplanes
Milan, Italy - Six cargo aircraft will be added within 2012; the first two models in service last month
"DHL Express, international express transport society, has announced the introduction of six new B-767 ERF (Extended Range Freighter) in its fleet within 2012. The new airplanes will serve to improve... more
CargoTwo further Airbus A-330/200 Freighters for MNG Airlines
Blagnac, France - The Turkish carrier will extend its services also in the middle-East, Asia, China and USA
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for two more A-330/200 Freighters to support its expanding cargo operations. These aircraft are in addition to the two firm orders for... more
CargoFedEx Express receives first Boeing 777 Freighter
Everett, USA - It will cut costs and enhance efficiency
Cargo transport giant FedEx Express took delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This twinjet freighter will help FedEx Express deliver more cargo even faster, allowing the carrier to offer... more