South Korean flag carrier, Korean Air, has become the latest airline to order the still in development freighter variant of the Airbus A350. Korean Air converted seven of its A350-1000 orders to the A350F as it looks to renew its cargo fleet with aircraft that will meet ICAO’s enhanced emissions [read more]
Cargo First, the dedicated Cargo division of Bournemouth Airport has completed and comissioned a brand new cargo facility at Bournemouth Airport. The new facility includes three new ICAO Code E stands and a much larger customs-bonded cargo operations centre as well as improved access. Located next to the airport’s 200 [read more]
The global freighter fleet is set to grow by more than 40% over the next two decades, according to a new forecast from IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy specialist. In its Freighter Market Outlook 2025–2044, IBA projects that the fleet will expand by nearly 4,000 aircraft by 2044, [read more]
BCT Aviation Maintenance has secured a number of maintenance contracts for Boeing 777F cargo aircraft at its East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX) facility. Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has appointed BCT to carry out line maintanance for the two Boeing 777F aircraft that it is operating into East Midlands on behalf [read more]
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification for Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F which together with its certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) means it’s certified for global operations. “EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. [read more]
Boeing has unveiled its 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast, projecting a significant transformation in the air cargo industry over the next two decades. The report highlights a doubling of global air cargo traffic by 2043, underpinned by robust demand from emerging markets, booming e-commerce, and shifting global supply chain dynamics. The [read more]
Long-haul air freight specialist European Cargo has announced it will open a base at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) from the 16th October. The Bournemouth headquartered carrier will initially operate three flights per week between China and Wales using Passenger to Freight (P2F) converted Airbus A340-600. European Cargo started life during COVID [read more]
Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific has placed an order for the Airbus A350 Freighter as it seeks to build its future cargo fleet. The deal for six aircraft will see the A350F, whose wings are made in Broughton, North Wales, become central the airlines cargo operation. When certified, the A359F [read more]
Menzies Aviation is set to expand its Cargo operation at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) as it secures new contracts for cargo handling with key airlines as well as successfully retaining existing ones. Among the new contracts is a 14-turn-per-week handling for Thai Airways Cargo which will see Menzies provide cargo [read more]
Menzies Aviation has announced it has appointed a new global head of cargo as it seeks to continue its rapid growth the air freight sector. Beau Paine will take on the role as well as retaining his current role of Senior vice president cargo (OSEA). Mr Paine joined Menzies Aviation [read more]
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