Air cargo growth to continue into year-end peak: IATA
The strong growth seen in air cargo during the pandemic is expected to continue into the peak demand…
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BBAM confirms two converted A321 P2F freighters for Lufthansa Cargo
Lessor BBAM confirmed it is leasing two Airbus A321 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) cargo jets to Lufthansa Cargo, part of…
Cargo giants: which aircraft can carry the most freight?
Some cargo jets have a greater capacity than others when it comes to carrying unusually large or heavy…
US carrier Eastern Airlines to launch cargo arm with converted B777s
US-based Eastern Airlines is moving into cargo, hoping to take advantage of the opportunities in the growing e-commerce…
Boeing 767 freighter suffers tail strike, but continues flying for 8 hours
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft suffered a tail strike while departing from Tokyo, Japan, to Vancouver, Canada, but…
Covid-inspired innovation: how is cargo stored in a passenger cabin?
While stuffing cargo into the belly of an aircraft is a relatively easy job, passenger cabin loading is…
Airbus determined to bring more competition to the cargo market
With the increasing demand for air cargo, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus chief executive believes the market needs…
How cargo is easing the financial pain of the pandemic for carriers
“I was at Lufthansa Cargo. I wish I had stayed there.” These sentiments from Lufthansa Group chief executive…
Is Hong Kong airport the air cargo world leader?
For years, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has been regarded as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. Here,…
What has life been like for cargo pilots during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, passenger planes were grounded and many pilots lost their jobs. Cargo pilots, however, still kept…
Air cargo demand still above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021
Air cargo demand continued above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021, according to data from the International Air Transport…
Is it possible to reverse freighter conversions?
The number of unwanted passenger aircraft skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to the global downturn in travel,…
Kenya Airways leases Embraer E190 aircraft to Congo Airways
As part of the two-year agreement that Kenya Airways entered in early 2021 with Congo Airways, Kenya Airways…
IAI to build pax to cargo conversion center in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to set up a conversion center in Addis…
SpiceJet cargo arm applies for separate AOC
SpiceJet’s cargo arm SpiceXpress is one of the four companies that has applied for a No Objection Certificate…
DHL Express orders 12 fully electric cargo aircraft
On August 3, 2021, the international courier, package delivery and express mail service provider DHL Express announced it…
Will SpaceX resurrect 1950s plans for military cargo rockets?
When it comes to American military hardware, the data provided in the yearly budget estimates of the US…
Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines adapt fleets for cargo use
Following a recent statement made by IATA officials at a press briefing, the African aviation industry is said…