World’s only civilian C-160 Transall destroyed
The world’s only civilian Transall C-160NG was destroyed in a crash on November 3, 2021, at Dolow airport in southern… Read More »
Kenya’s Astral Aviation secures 757 freighters
Astral Aviation (8V, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) has signed operating leases with US-based Aquila Air Capital for three B757-200(PCF)s, with delivery… Read More »
Boeing delivered 27 planes in October, airlines still waiting on new Dreamliners
Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 27 planes to customers last month, but deliveries of its 787 Dreamliners remain suspended,… Read More »
J&C Aero and SmartLynx Airlines working towards permanent EASA STC approval
International aviation design and production company J&C Aero and SmartLynx Airlines have strengthened their in-cabin cargo transportation partnership. Under a… Read More »
Bahrain’s MENA Cargo Airlines eyes 737-800 freighters
MENA Cargo Airlines (Bahrain Int’l) plans to add at least three B737-800 freighters over the coming months with the first… Read More »
AirAsia charters 737-800(BCF), eyes A321neo freighters
AirAsia Group has chartered in its first dedicated freighter, a B737-800(BCF) operated by Thailand’s K-Mile Asia (8K, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi), for… Read More »
Australia’s Pacific Air Express retires only aircraft
Pacific Air Express (Australia) (PE, Brisbane Int’l) has retired its only active aircraft, B757-200(PCF) VH-PQA (msn 22611), and effectively suspended… Read More »
FedEx Express to establish Dubai World hub
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis Int’l) is to build a new regional hub at Dubai South, the logistics district located close… Read More »
ATSG to convert four owned 767-300(ER)s
Air Transport Services Group has placed an order with Boeing for the conversion of four B767-300(ER)s owned by the holding… Read More »
IATA reports Air Cargo up 9.1% in September and capacity remains constrained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to… Read More »
AirAsia interested in potential Airbus A321neo freighter
Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd (AIRA.KL) is in talks with Airbus SE (AIR.PA) about its interest in the manufacturer developing a… Read More »
Maersk expands air freight with new Boeing 777F jets and logistics firm acquisition
Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) said on Tuesday it will buy freight-forwarder Senator International along with two Boeing aircraft, the firm’s… Read More »
Denmark’s Star Air to add five freighters including 777s
Star Air (Denmark) (SRR, Copenhagen Kastrup) will induct five additional freighters over the next three years, parent firm Maersk has… Read More »
Saudia disposes of its two 747-8 freighters
Saudia (SV, Jeddah) has disposed of its two B747-8(F)s following their sale to AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary… Read More »
Malta’s Airhub Airlines inducts first A340
Four months after taking delivery of its first A340-300, Airhub Airlines (GJM, Malta Int’l) has completed the conversion of the… Read More »
South Korea’s Air Incheon retires last 737 Classic
Air Incheon (KJ, Seoul Incheon) has transitioned to an all-B737NG fleet following the retirement of its last B737-400(SF) in late… Read More »
FAA flags potential safety problem in layout of controls on Boeing 767 and 757 jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to all operators of Boeing 767 and 757 airplanes flagging a… Read More »
Bahrain’s MENA Cargo Airlines completes certification
MENA Cargo Airlines (Bahrain Int’l) has been awarded an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Bahraini Ministry of Transportation and… Read More »
IATA adds ‘Quote and Book’ function to IATA Net Rates – IAG Cargo first to integrate solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has added a ‘quote and book’ function to IATA Net Rates. This enables airlines… Read More »
The Middle East region will need 3,000 new jets by 2040 according to Boeing
According to Boeing, the region’s commercial jet and services market will be valued at more than $1.4 trillion in next… Read More »
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport as a certified Handling Agent
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport is fully certified by the Civil Aviation Authority as a provider of cargo operations. Additional services create significant… Read More »
Russia’s NordStar to add two B737 freighters
NordStar (Y7, Norilsk) will enter the dedicated freighter market by the end of the year with the delivery of its… Read More »
Amazon is looking for long-range cargo Jets to fly from China
Amazon.com Inc. is shopping for used long-range Boeing and Airbus cargo planes, according to people familiar with the matter, the… Read More »
IATA’s cargo outlook says cooperation, safety, sustainability, modernization are key priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the air cargo industry to continue working together at the same pace, with… Read More »
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines secures its AOC
Greater Bay Airlines (HGB, Hong Kong Int’l) is set to begin commercial flight operations after it secured its air operator’s… Read More »
U.S. Senate would extend FAA rest requirements to cargo pilots
Legislation reintroduced in the House on June 23 and the Senate on July 15 would provide cargo pilots with the… Read More »