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…
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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…
Air Canada Cargo unveils initial routes of its special Boeing 767-300ERs
Air Canada Cargo, the cargo arm of the Canadian flag carrier, has scheduled the first routes of its…
Africa cargo market soaring: Asia-Africa trade on the rise, IATA says
Global air cargo volumes continue to outperform pre-pandemic levels. According to April 2021 data released by the International Air Transport…
UPS to buy up to 150 electric cargo aircraft
On April 7, 2021, United Parcel Service (UPS) announced plans to purchase up to 150 electric Vertical Takeoff…
CMA CGM, the largest shipping company in France, will acquire 4 A330 aircraft
The largest French and the fourth-largest in the world container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM will create…
Boeing 787 Freighter – possibility or distant reality?
While the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was a huge hit amongst airlines and the manufacturer had no issues selling…
VietJet navigates crisis with $3 million profit in 2020
While other air carriers worldwide report huge losses related to air travel restrictions, VietJet Aviation, a parent company…
Top 10 largest transport aircraft that never flew
Freighters are some of the most impressive airplanes flying today. But as always, the most striking ones never…
ATR 72-600F performs maiden flight, set to be delivered to FedEx
ATR, a French-Italian aircraft manufacturer, announced its ATR 72-600F regional freighter’s successful first flight as the company begin…
Thai Airways to export fresh fruit in bid to recover
Thai Airways will expand its cargo services in order to promote Thailand’s fresh fruit and vegetable products to…