Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Accelerated, Inc. and Jet Airways of the US, Inc. as its road feeder service (RFS) providers for customers in US territories. Through these strategic partnerships, Etihad Cargo will...
AviaAM Leasing has boosted its Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project, begun in March 2021, acquiring one more Boeing 737-800. AviaAM Leasing’s Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project involves the conversion of 25 aircraft of different types in the...
After receiving its second newly approved Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Indonesia on 28 March, which is its third airline AOC in the region, the Asia Cargo Network group launched RGA-Black Stone Airlines with its inaugural flight departing last week on 30 March,...
WestJet has announced the appointment of Kirsten de Brujin, as Executive Vice-President, Cargo. De Brujin will join WestJet's executive leadership team later this month, following a successful immigration process. De Brujin joins WestJet Cargo most recently from Qatar...
Air Canada Cargo has selected CargoAi’s eBooking & eQuote platform for freight forwarders as it continues to invest in its digital transformation. “We continue to invest in our digital transformation, which is a key pillar of Air Canada Cargo’s strategy as it...
Titan Aircraft Investments, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings and Bain Capital Credit, has announced the placement of three Boeing 757-200SF converted freighters on long-term dry leases with Amerijet International to support its network in Central...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand...
FedEx Express is teaming up with California Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building an autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system. FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the...
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) has ordered up to 20 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights. "This new order is an important element of our fleet renewal programme, and we are...
On February 22, 2022, European Cargo Limited (ECL) closed a significant minority equity investment by Priority 1 Logistics Holdings, a newly-formed subsidiary of US-based, Priority 1. Proceeds of the investment will be used to eliminate third-party debt, convert...
EVA Airways have approved the conversion of three Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit price for each conversion is up to $40m and the total transaction price is up to $120m.
DHL Express and Neste have announced a new strategic collaboration. In the next five years, Neste will supply DHL with approximately 320,000 tons (400 million litres) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The agreement is Neste’s largest for Sustainable Aviation Fuel...