Airbus is working with partners to promote a circular economy in the aviation industry as it started operations at its first service centre dedicated to the entire lifecycle of an aircraft in China’s Chengdu province. The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) will offer solutions to manage the entire lifecycle of an aircraft as a ‘one-stop’ shop. This includes the full range of activities from aircraft parking and storage to maintenance, such as upgrades, conversions, … [Read more...] about Airbus ‘comes full circle’ in China with first ALCS
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Atlas Air completes MSC freighter order
Atlas Air has taken delivery of another Boeing 777 Freighter, completing the first set of four aircraft that it will operate on behalf of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA. This aircraft adds further capacity for the forwarder’s existing weekly air freight service, including a route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Atlas Air ordered the four freighters in January 2022, and the inaugural 777F was delivered in November 2022, with the second and third widebody … [Read more...] about Atlas Air completes MSC freighter order
Challenge completed: 1,000 charter flights and counting
Challenge Group marked a significant achievement in December as it completed its 1,000th charter flight earlier this month. The freighter operator has been operating since 2020 with now four 747 widebody cargo aircraft and is on track to grow its fleet by 60 percent next year. Challenge said its end-to-end approach and flexibility are the reasons why customers have made it their preferred choice. It can arrange trucking at origin, building up of cargo, loading onto aircraft under one of … [Read more...] about Challenge completed: 1,000 charter flights and counting
Silk Way West augments global freighter fleet
Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 777 freighters, as the airline looks to provide reliable solutions amidst increasing demand for air cargo services. The carrier will use the added shipping capacity to meet the growing need for reliable air transport across various industries, including e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. With the new additions, the airline further strengthens its position as one of the leading global air cargo … [Read more...] about Silk Way West augments global freighter fleet
One Air tops up China-UK capacity with second freighter
British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400 freighter. One Air commenced flight operations in July after receiving its Air Operators Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The additional B747-400BDSF will support its current flying programme offering full charter services connecting Hong Kong and London Heathrow. The latest addition to the airline’s fleet, acquired on a long-term lease, is a former Air Canada passenger aircraft which was … [Read more...] about One Air tops up China-UK capacity with second freighter
Atlas Air signs SAF deal for cargo flights from Spain
Atlas Air will start procuring sustainable aviation fuel from Madrid-based energy company Repsol under a 5 percent SAF deal for all its cargo flights departing Zaragoza Airport for customer Inditex. The initiative is in line with the airline operator’s contribution to the sustainability of the aviation sector, as well as each company’s individual commitments to achieve their carbon reduction goals. Atlas Air, now considered the first cargo airline to use SAF regularly in … [Read more...] about Atlas Air signs SAF deal for cargo flights from Spain
