FAA to fine United more than $1 million over preflight safety checks
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines for allegedly… Read More »
Is the freighter market facing a bubble?
During a debate at the World Cargo Summit the question was raised as to whether the freighter market was becoming… Read More »
Kenya Airways Cargo and Astral agree cargo codeshare
The cargo division of Kenya Airways (KQ Cargo) and Astral Aviation, two of the biggest air cargo carriers in Africa,… Read More »
Etihad Cargo partnerships key as industry faces overcapacity and lower predictability
Raising standards, developing new offerings and services and partnerships are key for Etihad Cargo over the coming years as the… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo revamps London Heathrow facility
Air Canada Cargo has unveiled a renewed customer reception area at its London Heathrow Airport facility. The reception area is… Read More »
Etihad Cargo mulls Boeing 777 freighter conversions
Etihad Cargo is considering converting some of its B777 passenger aircraft into freighters. Speaking to Air Cargo News on the… Read More »
El Al opts for the Opticooler for pharma shipping
Israeli flag-carrier EL AL has agreed a Master Rental Agreement with Germany-based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions for use of the latter’s… Read More »
Qatar Airways Cargo adds Malaysia capacity via a preighter
Qatar Airways Cargo said it will bring cargo capacity back to Penang, Malaysia from February 2 by operating an Airbus… Read More »
Singapore Airlines has free unlimited Wi-Fi for business class and PPS club members
Singapore Airlines (SIA) now offers complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi on board for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS… Read More »
Satcom Direct announces commercial launch of SD Plane Simple antenna series
Satcom Direct has announced that its Plane Simple® antenna series is officially entering commercial service. This follows two years of… Read More »
Aircraft Interiors Expo to return to Hamburg in June
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is returning to the Hamburg Messe this year on 6-8 June 2023 and the event will… Read More »
Senators push for airline passenger protections after Southwest disaster
Two Senate Democrats reintroduced legislation to strengthen airline passenger protections following a year of travel disruptions that was capped by… Read More »
DB Schenker in it for the long-haul with cargo charter network
DB Schenker will continue its air cargo charter operation for the long-term and expects other forwarders to do the same… Read More »
AerCap takes delivery of 50th 737-800BCF freighter
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor AerCap has completed delivery of its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The passenger aircraft’s modification… Read More »
UPS revenues hit by market downturn
Express services giant UPS was hit by air cargo demand decline in the fourth quarter of 2022. The cargo carrier’s… Read More »
Virgin’s Atlantic Cargo’s freighter ops future under review
Virgin’s Atlantic Cargo’s freighter operations are under review as the airline reveals its last all cargo aircraft isn’t currently active…. Read More »
Airbus Beluga delivers Inmarsat-6 F2 satellite to Florida for launch
The Inmarsat-6 geostationary telecommunications satellite (I-6 F2), built by Airbus and due to be launched in February, has been delivered… Read More »
Gogo 5G chip passes critical design review
Business aviation broadband connectivity services provider Gogo has announced that the chip for its 5G connectivity recently passed a critical… Read More »
Finnair modifies A350s to carry more customers and cargo
To increase capacity across its popular routes to Asia, Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s… Read More »
Airbus Services to retrofit Delta A350 cabins
Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus Services to retrofit and upgrade nine A350 aircraft. The A350s have previously flown with… Read More »
U.S. airport security needs a makeover
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates that about 6,600 firearms will be detected at airport security checkpoints in 2022, an… Read More »
Pilots forced to abort landing “distracted” by cabin crew continuously pressing Emergency Alert Call button
The pilots of a British airline were forced to perform an aborted landing after a passenger left their seat and… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines jet rocked by severe turbulence in flight
The Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu is reported to have suffered two “intense” drops of altitude at around… Read More »
Emergency slide accidentally deployed on Emirates A380 at Manchester Airport
An emergency slide on an Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo was accidentally deployed shortly after it arrived at Manchester Airport on… Read More »
Amtrak Unveils Renderings for Newest Trains
Amtrak revealed the first renderings of its newest trains, the Amtrak Airo series, which are scheduled to debut in 2026… Read More »
Hertz Names Wayne Davis as Chief Marketing Officer
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. announced that veteran marketing and sales executive Wayne Davis will join the company as Executive Vice… Read More »