US cargo airline ABX Air said it has agreed to purchase a B767-200 extended-range (ER) aircraft from Air China for conversion to freighter confi guration. “This investment in additional 767 lift capacity refl ects our confi dence in the growth and vitality of the air cargo market, particularly outside the United States,” ABX Air president and CEO, Joe Hete, said in a statement. The projected total cost to purchase, modify and put the aircraft into revenue service is estimated … [Read more...] about ABX Air buys ex Air China 767 for conversion
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Utilicraft freighter gets new order
The US-manufactured Utilicraft Aerospace Industries FF-1080-200 turboprop freighter aircraft has announced a US$115 million purchase agreement with Mid America Aero. The deal involves the purchase of 10 FF-1080-200s, plus a training and support package. Previous Letters of Intent (LoI) from Mid-America state that a total of 35 aircraft could eventually be acquired. First payments to Utilicraft will begin once the prototype makes its maiden fl ight and will continue until production of the … [Read more...] about Utilicraft freighter gets new order
RFID market to reach $7.07bn this year
Active RFID will account for more than a quarter of the total RFID market this year, a research by UK consultancy, IDTechEx, revealed. The RFID market is forecast to reach $7.07 billion this year, plus $0.44 billion if the market for cell phone RFID modules is included. The rapid growth of the RFID market is driven by, among other things, strong market demand for tracking, locating and monitoring assets and people; a reduction in the cost and size of the tags and systems; the development of … [Read more...] about RFID market to reach $7.07bn this year
CSA meeting approves ACT sale
An Extraordinary General Meeting of CSA Czech Airlines has given fi nal approval for the sale of the carrier’s subsidiary, Air Cargo Terminal (ACT), which operates facilities at Prague–Ruzyně Airport. CSA’s management will now conclude the contract for the 100 percent sale of ACT to Central European Handling which submitted the highest bid at an electronic auction. CSA’s separate business unit, CSA Cargo, will continue to engage in carrying shipments and post … [Read more...] about CSA meeting approves ACT sale
Plane Handling opens new facility
Plane Handling Limited, a leading ground handling company in the UK has opened its fi fth facility at London Heathrow Airport. West Point is the second dedicated facility Plane Handling has provided for Virgin Atlantic Airways, Cargo Point being the fi rst, which came on line in 1998. The West Point facility provides 70,000 square feet of warehouse space and incorporates 1,500 racking positions. The facility has the capacity to handle 70,000 tonnes of cargo per annum and has full RTS status … [Read more...] about Plane Handling opens new facility
HACTL reports modest growth in 1H
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) said cumulative tonnage from January to July 2007 was 1,427,190 tonnes, slightly up 1.8 percent compared with the same period last year. The continual tonnage growth starting from the second quarter was primarily attributed to increases in export volume and transshipment volume. Aggregate export volume for the fi rst seven months was 789,189 tonnes, up 1.3 percent compared with the same period last year. Total transshipment volume for the fi … [Read more...] about HACTL reports modest growth in 1H
