Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Astral Aviation has signed a strategic collaboration with Reliable Robotics to enhance aviation safety and increase air cargo connectivity with automated aircraft. Both companies will work together to develop operational and regulatory business plans to launch the...
American Airlines Cargo has signed a new lease agreement with Sonoco ThermoSafe, which provides temperature assurance packaging, for the new Pegasus ULD passive temperature-controlled bulk shipping container. The Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD will join the carrier’s...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Global demand, measured in cargo...
LAN Cargo (LATAM Cargo) will operate an additional aircraft and, as a result, LATAM Cargo and its related carriers will end 2022 with a fleet of 16 767 freighters. “This aircraft will allow us to continue strengthening our value proposition through a broader and...
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) signs a definitive agreement with Icelease to convert an Airbus A321 aircraft (MSN 2840) and lease to GlobalX for a period of eight years. The aircraft is currently flown by GlobalX in passenger configuration and will be...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was 6.4% below June 2021 levels (-6.6% for international operations). This...
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has announced record-breaking results for the first half of 2022, achieving year-on-year revenue growth of 6 per cent compared to H1 2021 and contributing 35 per cent of Etihad Aviation Group's...
Senator International Chile , an international cargo transport company, signed an alliance with LATAM Cargo, joining the "Let’s Fly Neutral" program promoted by the airline. The program goal is to encourage customers to offset through a collaborative approach; for...
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a...
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) has signed a contract with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) for its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion. The aircraft (MSN: 30516) will commence modification at the end of July and will be redelivered to CALC in...
LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM) has unveiled a significant plan that seeks to reinforce cargo connectivity between Europe and the Americas. The plan will be implemented gradually during the second half of this year, with more frequencies, a more diversified transatlantic...
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showed that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed a performance improvement in May. Global demand,...