Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for greater cooperation on their cargo services, subject to regulatory approvals. The MoU will give the operators an access to each other’s extensive distribution networks. As part...
EgyptAir recently received its 737-800 freighter that was sent to US-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc for conversion. The converted aircraft is now A737-800 SF and EgyptAir’s first dedicated freighter. The aircraft was retired from commercial use in March 2022 post...
Guam-based cargo carrier Asia Pacific Airlines has challenged a US grounding order made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA said APA was was “unable to demonstrate that its pilots were properly trained” and confirmed the suspension of the carrier...
Textron Aviation is to offer a gravel kit for its new twin-engine, large-utility Cessna SkyCourier turboprop to allow customers “the flexibility to operate their aircraft in and out of unimproved runways around the world”. “Cessna aircraft have been moving people and...
Etihad Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to expand the partnership between the two parties and enhance the cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi, further growing Etihad Cargo’s reach into the African market. Martin Drew,...
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) said it expects to complete the passenger-to-freighter conversion and delivery of 14 Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft in 2023 and 16 in 2024, most of which will be leased to customers outside the US. The company also aims to finish...
Fly Meta, Hong Kong based global air cargo charter company has signed lease agreement for four Boeing 777-300ERS with AerCap Holdings. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2024 through 2025. Rich Greener, the Head of AerCap Cargo said: “AerCap is delighted to...
The world's first cargo aircraft modified with fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology has entered service. The maiden flight came after October 2022 saw a SWISS passenger aircraft, which had been modified with the shark skin type surface addition developed by...
Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence belly capacity services to Penang, Malaysia from February 2023. The Cargo carrier will operate an A330 passenger freighter to Penang via Qatar Airways’ passenger flights to Phuket, four times a week. Guillaume Halleux, chief officer...
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced that Aero Transporte SA (ATSA) has signed a "firm agreement" for a Dash 8-400 freighter conversion with a large cargo door. The deal will make ATSA the first South American operator of Dash 8-400 aircraft to join De...
JetBlue Cargo is to "gradually" offer access to instant pricing, booking and payments for forwarders in the US via Freightos' WebCargo booking platform. With WebCargo, which is used by over 10,000 forwarders, users will be able to improve air cargo efficiency by...
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has signed a codeshare agreement with Astral Aviation to increase trade between African and Middle East. As a part of the agreement, Kenya Airways Cargo will put its codeshare flight numbers on Astral's flights into Nairobi from Dubai...