Aircraft lessor and ACMI operator Atlas Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 747-8 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network under a long-term agreement. The new widebody freighter, the first of four 747-8Fs that are scheduled to be delivered this year, is expected to increase capacity on routes between China and the Americas, expanding Cainiao's services into the US, Brazil and Chile. Atlas reiterated that the investment in these new aircraft … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
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Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Kuehne+Nagel has inked a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air to operate the last two nose-loading Boeing 747-800F freighters to be produced by Airbus. The Swiss freight forwarder will charter the entire capacity of these widebody freighters starting the third and fourth quarter of this year. The aircraft will fly volatile trade lanes, such as transpacific routes, it noted. Also read: Kuehne+Nagel widens its presence in Africa Compared to its predecessor the 747-400F, the 747-8F … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel to offer B747-8F charter services starting Q3
Cainiao adds capacity to the Americas with B747-8F
Cainiao Network is adding more capacity between China and the Americas with a Boeing 747-8F aircraft under a new long-term agreement with aircraft lessor and fleet operator Atlas Air. The new aircraft, which is among the last 747s ever to be produced by Boeing, will enter service for Cainiao in the second quarter of 2022 and add more air freight capacity from China to Brazil Chile and the US. Operating the world’s largest fleet of 747s, Atlas Air ordered the last 747 production aircraft to … [Read more...] about Cainiao adds capacity to the Americas with B747-8F
DB Schenker extends charter contract with Atlas Air
Atlas Air last week announced the extension of its partnership with Schenker Flight Services GmbH (DB Schenker), to provide air cargo charter flights for transpacific shipments. Atlas Air will provide charter capacity for shipments on the forwarder’s transpacific network. The new arrangement extends the dedicated capacity secured in 2020, which Atlas offers on multiple flights each week. Also read: DB Schenker starts air charter service to three continents “The timely and reliable … [Read more...] about DB Schenker extends charter contract with Atlas Air
Atlas Air, DHL Express lock in contract extensions
Atlas Air has entered into contract extensions with DHL Express to continue operating 20 freighter aircraft in support of their fast-growing express and e-commerce markets. These agreements build on the long-standing strategic partnership between Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL, which began in 2008 and included DHL acquiring 49% of AAWW’s subsidiary, Polar Air Cargo, as well as a long-term agreement for six dedicated 747-400Fs to operate on key trans-Pacific routes. The partnership has grown … [Read more...] about Atlas Air, DHL Express lock in contract extensions
Atlas Air forms JV to open freighter MRO facility in Korea
Atlas Air and Korean MRO services provider Sharp Technics K have signed a memorandum of agreement to form a joint venture and develop a dedicated MRO facility at Incheon airport for widebody cargo aircraft. The move comes amidst rapid growth in air cargo and e-commerce on a global scale, which has created a demand for converting planes for cargo. The planned custom freighter aircraft maintenance facility at ICN will be able to accommodate multiple wide-body jets at the same time and will be … [Read more...] about Atlas Air forms JV to open freighter MRO facility in Korea
