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
Air & Cargo Services
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
dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
dnata has promoted David Barker to divisional senior vice president (DSVP) for airport operations effective 1 August. In his new role, he will oversee dnata’s global ground handling and cargo business at 91 airports in 14 countries, managing a team of over 23,000 aviation professionals. Also read: dnata names new managing director for Singapore David, who joined the company in 2015, was previously the chief executive for dnata USA’s airport operations. He held C-suite roles at JetSource … [Read more...] about dnata promotes Barker to lead ground handling and cargo
FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
Leading express operator FedEx, on Monday (July 26), donated RMB 5 million in cash to support the disaster relief efforts throughout Henan province. Local communities have been left flooded and devastated after torrential rains last week caused one of the heaviest flooding to hit the Chinese region. The donation will be used to buying emergency supplies and post-disaster reconstruction to support the disaster-hit province’s return to normalcy asap. Also read: FedEx pumps $100m into … [Read more...] about FedEx sends support to flood-hit Henan province
HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
HAECO Xiamen has successfully completed its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion as an authorised conversion centre for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). The aircraft (MSN 29917) was redelivered to aircraft lessor Aviation Holdings III Investments, which will be operated by South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon. Also read: HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines In March, the lessor expressed three additional orders for AEI's B737-800SF freighter conversion, … [Read more...] about HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
PLA Global Wrap: Week 29
In week 29 of the global wrap, we feature the Airbus as it delivered the first A350 completed from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin to China Eastern Airlines. We also cover CargoAi’s 3-day online event scheduled next week, as well as the latest B2B updates from American Airlines, Lufthansa and Worldwide Flight Services. Click here for week 28. Airbus delivers first A350 completed from Tianjin facility Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 29