Volga-Dnepr grounds Antonov An-124 fleet after crash-landing
The Russian airline Volga-Dnepr grounded its eight Antonov An-124 freighters after a serious engine incident. The immobilization poses…
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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine reinforces hope for aviation
Oxford AstraZeneca reports successful COVID-19 vaccine. While less effective than others, the vaccine could play an incremental role…
Chapman Freeborn tackles an exceptional outsize cargo operation
Chapman Freeborn, a worldwide market leader in aircraft charter solutions, has once again proven that no challenge is…
Alaska Air Cargo adds capacity with in-seat package system
Alaska Air Cargo introduced a new in-seat package stowage system that would allow the air carrier to bolster…
Turkish Cargo makes China-Brazil flight: carries COVID-19 vaccine
Turkish Cargo, a division of Turkey’s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY), completed a special cargo flight from…
Virgin Atlantic Cargo prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a division of Virgin Atlantic Airways, launched a new pharma service as a part of…
IATA warns: travel restrictions might hamper vaccine distribution
Recent positive developments on COVID-19 vaccine trials prompt talks on problems of vaccine distribution logistics. Air cargo operators…
COVID-19 vaccine offers hopes and distribution challenges
Pfizer’s vaccine trial, resulting in more than 90% effectiveness in protecting from the COVID-19 virus, offered a glimmer…
Antonov An-124 suffers runway excursion after emergency landing
Forced to an emergency landing by an engine failure, a Volga-Dnepr Airlines An-124 cargo plane suffered a runway…
Air China Cargo sells 31% of its stake to four Chinese investors
China National Aviation Holding, the parent company of the country’s flag-carrier Air China, agreed to sell a total…
Emirates SkyCargo introduces A380 ‘mini-freighter’
In response to increased demand for medical supplies, Emirates SkyCargo introduced its Airbus A380 converted to freighter. …
From $3.19 to $7.73 per kg: air cargo prices jump during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a major issue and a blessing from the skies for the…
EAL freighter makes emergency landing due to hydraulic leakage
An Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) Airbus A350 made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport (BOM), India, in the early…
Amazon launches first Air Hub in Europe
Online retailer Amazon confirmed the launching of air cargo operations in Europe. It is the company’s first such…
Iberia airlines adopts A330 conversion to “preighter”
Iberia Airlines announced the launch of its Airbus A330 “preighter”, the company’s first passenger to freighter conversion.Spain’s flag…
IAG Cargo joins IATA Net Rates platform, looks for benefits
IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), entered a collaboration with IATA Net Rates,…
Finnair Cargo ready to facilitate delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
As several pharmaceutical companies reach the phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccine trials, it is time to start preparing…
Emirates SkyCargo to set largest cargo hub for COVID-19 vaccine
Emirates SkyCargo considers reopening its SkyCentral terminal based at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai. The carrier plans…