There’s some cautious optimism about transpacific air cargo demand. Tom Crabtree, spokesman for Boeing, points to new aircraft orders. A big one: UPS’s 14 747-8 freighter order in October with options for 14 additional aircraft. While there is no indication whether or not these aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2017 and 2020, will be flown on transpacific routes, that market does represents the world’s largest for freight ton kilometers (FTKs). Another positive, says … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism for Transpacific Air Cargo
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‘Father of the 747’, Joe Sutter dies aged 95
Joe Sutter, the chief engineer of the legendary Boeing 747, died on Tuesday aged 95. Responsible for leading Boeing’s engineering team on the B747-100 in the mid-1960s, Sutter spent four decades working for the aircraft manufacturer on a number of projects including the Dash 80, 707 and 737 aircraft, but none as iconic as the ‘Jumbo Jet’. Sutter and his team became known as "the Incredibles," for producing the world's largest aircraft in its day, within 29 months from the time of … [Read more...] about ‘Father of the 747’, Joe Sutter dies aged 95
CAL Cargo to begin fl ights out of Halifax
CAL Cargo Airlines, provider of specialised worldwide air cargo services, announced it will be offering a peak season service out of Halifax (YHZ) Canada, to Europe and the Far East. Beginning this December 2015, a full roster is available with flights to Belgium, Hong Kong (HKG) and Shanghai, China (PVG). “We’re thrilled to open the fl ights from Halifax,” said Eyal Zagagi, CEO of the CAL Group. “It was only two months ago that we announced round-trip … [Read more...] about CAL Cargo to begin fl ights out of Halifax
JFK’s new animal handling facility coming together
JFK International Airport’s new specialized animal handling facility – Th e Ark – is ramping up its preoperational business phase, with staff identification, employment and training, as well as additional outreach to clients, end-users and other stakeholders. Earlier this year, after executing a 32-year lease agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ARK Development took over Cargo Building 78, performed selective demolition and began … [Read more...] about JFK’s new animal handling facility coming together
Miami Int’l focuses global, goes pharma
MIA should experience an upward trend in cargo in the fall due to end-ofyear tonnage typically being the highest of the year. In fact, freight traffic grew one per cent in September, marking the first month of freight growth at MIA since the first quarter of 2015,” Chris Mangos, marketing division director for Miami International Airport (MIA) told Payload Asia. MIA has handled 1,579,851 tonnes of freight through September 2015 which, the facility added, was … [Read more...] about Miami Int’l focuses global, goes pharma
Air Canada sees new horizons with new Dreamliners
The Dreamliner, however, has changed the economics. Marcel Forget, Air Canada’s vice president of network planning in a recent interview pointed out that “the airplane is perfectly suited in terms of size, in terms of payload… Th e economics of the airplane are much better than previous generation widebodies used on that route.” As for cargo, the Dreamliner will be flying clothing, pharmaceuticals, fresh produce and Indian sweets on the Delhi- Toronto route, … [Read more...] about Air Canada sees new horizons with new Dreamliners