A National Airlines B747-400 freighter that crashed seconds after takeoff from Bagram, Afghanistan, in April 2013, was likely caused by inadequate restraint of large military vehicles being carried onboard, which broke loose and went through a bulkhead disabling two hydraulic systems and making the aircraft uncontrollable, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. The crash killed seven crewmembers at the start of the flight to Dubai. The aircraft was carrying … [Read more...] about National B747F crash from shifting cargo: NTSB

American Airlines (AA) Cargo has expanded its operations at Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). American will now operate a brand-new 1,115 sqm facility with new additions to the management team and a fully dedicated staff. This is the second expansion of American’s Atlanta cargo facility since 2013. “This new location will allow us to process cargo more efficiently, providing the best possible experience our customers expect and deserve,” said Tom Cartwright, AA Cargo’s … [Read more...] about AA Cargo expands Atlanta cargo facility

Commencing on 17 June 2016, Air Canada will begin a new direct service Vancouver-Brisbane, Australia three times weekly with its new fleet of B787-9 Dreamliners. “Air Canada continues to strategically expand its international network with the addition of our second Australian destination – Brisbane,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president & CEO. “The new route increases our presence in the Asia Pacific market at a time when trade and travel in the region and between North America … [Read more...] about Air Canada to deploy new B787-9 to Brisbane

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported an impressive 17 per cent increase in tonnage carried across its global network in the first half of 2015. The airline transported over 218,000 tonnes in the six months ended 30 June 2015 and saw a 22 per cent rise in freight tonne-kilometres. ABC achieved a load factor of 67 per cent during the half-year, maintaining a level much higher than the industry average. The airline’s tonnage in June was up 16 per cent year-on-year and surpassed the … [Read more...] about ABC enjoys 17% growth in half year tonnage

FIATA has announced the Regional winners of its Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award. Sponsored by the TT Club, the annual award seeks to identify, recognise and encourage young talent throughout the freight forwarding community around the world. The four regional finalists, selected this year from among 16 entries representing national forwarding associations are: • Region Africa/Middle East: Daniella Smal, Zambia • Region Americas: Kaya Karakaya, Canada • Region … [Read more...] about Young FF winners announced by FIATA