Embraer and Azorra announced an agreement for purchasing 20 passenger-to-freighter conversion firm orders and 10 purchase rights, bringing the total agreement to up to 30 aircraft. The order follows the successful entry into service of the E190F in March. John Evans, CEO of Azorra, said: “Our partnership with Embraer has been built over many years and is rooted in a shared belief in the long-term value and reliability of the E-Jet platform. The E-Freighter is a natural extension of that story, … [Read more...] about Embraer and Azorra sign agreement for purchasing up to 30 E-Freighters
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HAECO expands engine maintenance capacity in Hong Kong with new workshop
HAECO announced the opening of Engine Workshop No. 5 at its Hong Kong maintenance base, further strengthening its global engine support capabilities in the Asia-Pacific. The new facility features three dedicated engine maintenance bays, increasing HAECO’s total engine bay capacity in Hong Kong to nine. The additional capacity supports advanced engine services, including Trent XWB module swaps and LEAP engine support. “Engine Workshop No. 5 represents a significant investment in HAECO Global … [Read more...] about HAECO expands engine maintenance capacity in Hong Kong with new workshop
SolitAir secures regulatory access to British airspace
SolitAir, the UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express cargo airline, announced that it has been granted Third Country Operator (TCO) certification by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). The certification authorises SolitAir to operate flights in and out of UK airspace, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the carrier’s international expansion. Established in the years following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK TCO framework is the mechanism by which British authorities … [Read more...] about SolitAir secures regulatory access to British airspace
CharterDesk completes first cargo charter missions
CharterDesk has completed its first two cargo charter operations since officially launching at the end of last month. The full-service charter agent responded swiftly to urgent logistics challenges faced by automotive and perishable cargo customers. “Cargo charters are usually booked during emergency situations, such as the risk of a factory shutdown or, as could become a more pressing issue these days, a fuel shortage situation,” Emir Ozdabak, Managing Director of CharterDesk, explains. … [Read more...] about CharterDesk completes first cargo charter missions
Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded operations in France with the introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The additional service strengthens trade links between France and key global markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, while increasing capacity and flexibility for customers moving specialised and high-value cargo. The introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris comes in … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five 777-8 Freighters. The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777-8 Freighter. The 777-8 Freighter will be the industry's most capable twin-engine freighter, incorporating advanced technologies as a member of the 777X family and customer-preferred features from the current generation 777 Freighter. "With this order, we are investing in the long-term future of MSC Air Cargo … [Read more...] about Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
