by Dino D'Amore | May 8, 2021 | Maintenance, Zone: Asia/Pacific
Against the backdrop of strong demand in the global air cargo market, ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), have announced an order for four Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions from new customer, GTLK Europe, a top-tier...
by Dino D'Amore | May 8, 2021 | Cargo, Zone: Americas
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. This is an important milestone for the company as AEI’s B737-800SF is...
by Dino D'Amore | May 8, 2021 | Cargo, Zone: Europe
IAG Cargo, the cargo arm of International Airlines Group (IAG), has reported revenues of €350 million from January 1 to 31 March 2021; an increase of 50% at constant currency versus the same period last year. Overall yield for the quarter was also up 106% at constant...
by Dino D'Amore | May 8, 2021 | Airports, Zone: Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from COVID-19. The proposals presented to the DGAC for...
by Dino D'Amore | May 6, 2021 | Cargo, Zone: Asia/Pacific
IndiGo is reported to be in the process of sourcing four A321ceo aircraft to convert to freighter aircraft to boost its burgeoning cargo business. Media reports suggest that the airline has signed a Letter of Intent with a lessor for two of the aircraft and is close...