As of 27 October, the Latin American airline LATAM Cargo will triple the number of flights to Brussels Airport, from four to twelve per week. Brussels Airport will thus become LATAM Cargo's main European transport hub. The flights will be operated by a Boeing 767F. The aircraft will mainly ship flowers from Ecuador to Europe, returning to Latin America with pharmaceuticals. Since March 2023, LATAM Cargo, the largest cargo airline group in Latin America, has been operating at Brussels Airport … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo triples number of flights at Brussels Airport
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LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
LATAM Cargo Group, the first airline in the world to obtain the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators of Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-Batt) certification, announced its successful recertification for both the airline and its cargo warehouse at Miami International Airport. This validation reaffirms LATAM Cargo Group’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety and handling for lithium batteries, which account for one-third of hazardous goods transported by air. With this … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo Group achieves IATA CEIV LiBa recertification
WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America
WestJet Cargo is proud to spotlight the growing impact of its charter service, launched in Q4 2023, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions across North and Latin America. Designed to meet the complex logistics needs of businesses, the service leverages a fleet of Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters to deliver specialized, flexible, and reliable cargo transport for a wide range of industries. With up to 23 tons of cargo capacity per aircraft, the service stands out for its ability to … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialised Charter Service across North and Latin America
Lufthansa Cargo invests in the future of airfreight at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa Cargo celebrated an important step in the further development of its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport. With an investment volume of almost 600 million euros, the cargo airline is focusing on a comprehensive modernization by 2030, which will make the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) Europe's most modern airfreight hub. Numerous guests from the worlds of politics and business, as well as employees, customers and project partners, attended the ceremony at the "LCCevo" construction site … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo invests in the future of airfreight at Frankfurt Airport
Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
Air India Group announced the commencement of construction of a mega Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Bengaluru, reiterating its commitment to building a strong self-reliant aviation ecosystem for India. The upcoming MRO facility, being built on a 35-acre land parcel at the Bangalore International Airport will become an important hub for Air India group airlines’ aircraft maintenance operations in the region, as the airline modernizes its fleet … [Read more...] about Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
Qantas Freight boosts capacity with new aircraft
Qantas has announced new freight schedules between Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand to support new and growing customer demand. Three weekly services are now operating between Australia and Hong Kong using widebody A332 passenger-to-freight (P2F) aircraft. Two of these services fly from Sydney to Hong Kong every Wednesday and Sunday and, for the first time, Qantas Freight is offering a Perth-Hong Kong-Sydney service departing Australia each Friday to cater for shipments from Western … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight boosts capacity with new aircraft