Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has executed agreements with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s Cargo Aircraft Management and ABX Air subsidiaries will continue to lease aircraft to DHL and operate those aircraft within DHL’s global network. The...
Bolstered by strong demand for cargo logistics, Swissport International states that it can look back on a successful 2021. The group's cargo segment handled a record 5.1 million metric tons (2019, pre-COVID: 4.6 million). The ground services division handled just over...
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the air cargo carrier and part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has demonstrated a 274% increase in digital bookings in 2021 compared to 2020 results, demonstrating its commitment towards enhancement of its customers’ digital journey experience....
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces that it has increased services to Colombia and Argentina from Madrid, whilst offering daily capacity between Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires. The business now services 17 destinations in Latin...
Precision Aircraft Solutions (Precision) has been awarded a contract from AerSale for six additional 757-200PCF conversions plus four options, bringing the total number of potential commitments to 16. AerSale began converting its first 757-200PCF in January 2021, and...
Elroy Air, the company developing the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aerial cargo system, has unveiled its pre-production Chaparral aircraft. The Chaparral can autonomously pick up 300-500 lbs of cargo and deliver it by air up to 300...
It is being widely reported that Qatar Airways is soon to announce an order for up to 50 Boeing 777X freighters, with some predicting the announcement to be made when US President Joe Biden meets the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on January 31 in...
Xeneta, the ocean and air freight rate benchmarking, market analytics platform and container shipping index, has acquired Amsterdam-based air freight data analysts CLIVE Data Services to provide timely and comprehensive insights into the global ocean and air freight...
Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. The new service - Airbus Beluga Transport - will provide...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (pre-covid levels) and 18.7% compared to 2020 following a strong performance in...
321 Precision Conversions has announced that a joint venture formed by Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation has secured four additional A321-200PCF conversions for a total of six commitments. The joint venture initially pledged two aircraft, MSN...
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has received ETOPS 180 approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI is the only conversion house to have gained ETOPS approval for the 737-800 platform. The ETOPS 180 approval...