Volga-Dnepr's new generation IL-76TD-90VD freighter aircraft has successfully completed its first flight to and from the US, the first IL-76 commercial flights in the US market since old versions of the aircraft were banned under ICAO noise restrictions in 2000. The flight from Detroit underlined the return of the IL-76 freighter to the world's major cargo markets. The ban on old IL-76s restricted the aircraft from operating to its former prime markets in Western Europe, North America, … [Read more...] about RUSSIA: First IL-76 freighter flight to US

Jett8 Airlines Cargo, Singapore's first all cargo airline, is countingdown to the launch of operations in the second quarter of 2007. Jett8will introduce a fleet of five Boeing 747-200 Freighters on servicesto Hong Kong, Indonesia, Dubai and United Kingdom during thefirst year of operation. Future network expansion will concentrate ondestinations in the rapidly growing Chinese and Indian markets, withpotential onward services to Europe and the US. The airline ultimatelywants to introduce … [Read more...] about Gateways

Finnair's decision to quadruple itsflights to India has been welcomedby its cargo GSSA, Global AviationGroup. Global represented Finnair as anoffline carrier for many years, beforethe airline began direct services fromDelhi in October 2006. Since then, Globalhas been virtually filling all flights,and recently went on record to say thatit could fill as much space as Finnaircould give it. Now Global's wish has come true,with four more flights per week fromDelhi starting in mid-May. At the … [Read more...] about India welcomes Finnair's fourfold capacity increase