Russian media reports suggest that production of the Antonov An-124, the largest commercial aircraft to be mass-produced, could be about to recommence. Talk of a resumption in production first surfaced at the Berlin air show in 2008, but there has been no clear indication from Antonov’s parent company, United Aircraft as to when exactly the aircraft maker would resume the production of the heavy-lift aircraft. … [Read more...] about Antonov AN-124’s may soon be back in production
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Antonov AN-124's may soon be back in production
Russian media reports suggest that production of the Antonov An-124, the largest commercial aircraft to be mass-produced, could be about to recommence. Talk of a resumption in production first surfaced at the Berlin air show in 2008, but there has been no clear indication from Antonov’s parent company, United Aircraft as to when exactly the aircraft maker would resume the production of the heavy-lift aircraft. … [Read more...] about Antonov AN-124's may soon be back in production
Cargoitalia receives AOC but postpones scheduled services
Cargoitalia, the Italian international all-cargo carrier relaunched under new ownership, has received its AOC (Air Operator's Certificate) but has said it will now delay the planned start of scheduled services until September. The carrier said the receipt of its AOC meant flights could now commence using Cargoitalia's recently-delivered first MD11F. Although it had originally intended to begin services in May, the carrier said that due to the depressed air cargo market it would instead operate a … [Read more...] about Cargoitalia receives AOC but postpones scheduled services
Maximus to buy aircraft, move into scheduled services
UAE-based charter operator Maximus Air Cargo is planning to start its own scheduled freighter services. “This will either be under our own commercial responsibility or by going into a partnership with an established flag carrier,†said marketing manager Thomas Bommer. “It’s too early to give specific routes at this stage as we are in the process of analysing different scenarios. We think that Southeast Asia, China and the Indian subcontinent will be among the first … [Read more...] about Maximus to buy aircraft, move into scheduled services
TNT ups capacity on Singapore-Balikpapan route
TNT has announced the expansion of its services in East Kalimantan with the operation of Boeing 737-300 leased cargo freighter to fly the Singapore – Balikpapan route. TNT said the freighter service, with a capacity of 16 tonnes will have a significant impact on its service capability in Balikpapan with a competitive price to customers mainly from mining, oil & energy industry. The service is being operated by TNT's partner, Cardig Air, Indonesia's only scheduled cargo carrier and … [Read more...] about TNT ups capacity on Singapore-Balikpapan route
DB Schenker inaugurates new Euro air freight hub
DB Schenker inaugurated its new €50 million European air freight hub at Frankfurt Airport this week, with operations to begin in early August which will see import and export units currently operating at different sites merged into a single unit at the airport. “This European hub is an essential turntable within our international air freight network. It will contribute to expand our position in the global competition,†said member of the Management Board of DB Mobility … [Read more...] about DB Schenker inaugurates new Euro air freight hub
