GECAS has contracted to add six 737-800BCFs to its in-service fleet, which will bring the company’s active fleet of converted 737-800NG to more than 40. This number represents an average of one aircraft added per month since the world’s first P2F conversion of the Boeing narrowbody jet was delivered in April 2018, the company noted. Two of the six freighters ordered will be leased to Atran and the remaining four with undisclosed operators. A repeat customer, Atran recently took delivery of … [Read more...] about GECAS set to expand 737-800 narrowbody freighter fleet
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Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Press release Vallair has augmented its MRO capability with the introduction of in-house NDT (non-destructive testing). The capability will not only be available at its specialist MRO facility in Montpellier and the aerostructure repair shop in Châteauroux, but also away from these locations worldwide, with both Form 1 and 8130 release available. NDT techniques are necessary to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy. It is a broad category of inspection techniques, and is an important … [Read more...] about Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to provide better user experience for its cargo customers and partners and manage costs by replacing multiple legacy systems and migrating its operations to the cloud. The carrier is now using IBS Software’s iCargo Cargo Terminal Operation (CTO) for Japan to cover the import, export, transfers, as well as warehouse and airport operations across its domestic and international network. Despite the volatile conditions caused by the coronavirus, IBS said the … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines taps IBS Software to enhance cargo ops
IATA: Cargo posts strongest first-half growth in 4 years
The latest half-year cargo figures from International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed 8 percent growth versus the air cargo market performance recorded in the first half of 2019 before the pandemic. This marked the strongest first-half performance since 2017 when the industry posted 10.2 percent year-on-year growth. The month of June played critical to the strong half-year performance as global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was up 9.9 percent compared to June … [Read more...] about IATA: Cargo posts strongest first-half growth in 4 years
Airbus targets Boeing cargo dominance with A350 freighter
Airbus said its board had backed plans for an A350 freighter to enter service in 2025 as it looks to take head on rival Boeing’s dominance in the air cargo market, Reuters reports. Chief executive Guillaume Faury said that following the green light, “we are enhancing our product line with an A350 freighter derivative, responding to customer feedback for increased competition and efficiency in this market segment.” Plans by the European aircraft manufacturer to challenge Boeing's control of … [Read more...] about Airbus targets Boeing cargo dominance with A350 freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo joins Cool Chain Association
Qatar Airways Cargo is making further progress towards making supply chains more sustainable as it joined the Cool Chain Association (CCA) as a member effective 28 July. The airline says it will join CCA and its members to deliver contributions in improving the cool chain and sustainable transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and perishable cargo. Founded in 2003, the nonprofit association aims to reduce food wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo joins Cool Chain Association