China Eastern Airlines boosts makeshift freighter fleet
China Eastern Airlines (MU, Shanghai Hongqiao) has boosted its fleet of A330-200s converted into makeshift freighters to a total of… Read More »
Parking a $375 million airplane takes more than just locking the door
Large numbers of commercial airplanes are parked at airports around the world now, and these multimillion-dollar machines need constant attention…. Read More »
American Airlines expands its all-cargo international network to 140 weekly flights
American Airlines continues to expand its all-cargo international flight schedule to move medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), perishables and… Read More »
Atlas Air gives pilots pay increase on heels of Q1 growth
Contract cargo airline and aircraft lessor Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings beat analyst expectations with adjusted net income of $29.9 million,… Read More »
Air Canada braces for long recovery
Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu has said the airline is now “in a state of hibernation” and he expects it… Read More »
Etihad Airways details post-COVID-19 recovery plan
The UAE’s Etihad Airways anticipates slowly increasing the number of passenger flights it operates from May 1, as it starts… Read More »
Airlines begin pulling passenger seats to make room for cargo
U.S. carriers ask FAA to allow shipments in passenger cabins. With a global shortage of air cargo space and extraordinary… Read More »
American Airlines will use passenger planes for cargo-only flights to Europe
American Airlines announced that it will fly a handful of cargo-only flights to Europe, using its standard 777-300ER passenger planes,… Read More »