B747F

Qatar Airways Cargo takes on new A330F and B747F

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Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed the seventh A330F and first B747F nose loader aircraft to its fleet at its home base in Hamad International Airport, Doha. The B747F nose loading freighter  replaces a B747-400BCF which the carrier took on a temporary basis until the current B747F  became available. Continuing on its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier now features a fleet of 16 freighters including seven A330F, eight B777F and one … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo takes on new A330F and B747F

AeroGround seals deals with Etihad, AirBridge

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Munich Airport's ground handling subsidiary AeroGround has succeeded in securing a long-term contract for landside and airside passenger and aircraft handling services with the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. A full handling agreement has also been signed with the Russian cargo airline AirBridge Cargo (ABC). The agreement with Etihad Airways covers the ramp-side aircraft handling through AeroGround. In addition, the contract with AirBridge Cargo covers freight handling through Cargogate. ABC … [Read more...] about AeroGround seals deals with Etihad, AirBridge

ABC takes delivery of 10th B747F

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo airline of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 747-400 freighter in four months, increasing its total fleet to 10 B747F. The latest aircraft joined ABC in late July and will be used on the airline's existing route network linking Europe and Asia via hubs in Russia. Tatyana Arslanova, ABC's executive president, said: “Our strategy of network expansion and quality improvement is supporting the continued growth … [Read more...] about ABC takes delivery of 10th B747F

MASkargo deal with Southern for 3 B747Fs

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Southern Air and Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo) have announced that they have entered into a multi-year, multi-aircraft wet lease agreement. Southern Air initially will provide MASkargo with three Boeing 747 Freighters along with crew, maintenance and insurance. MASkargo also has an option to lease up to five aircraft, which will provide it additional flexibility to meet its customers’ growing demand for additional lift capacity and to develop the ability to service new markets. … [Read more...] about MASkargo deal with Southern for 3 B747Fs

Korean adds additional B747F to Toronto

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The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has announced that Korean Air Cargo, the largest cargo carrier in the world, will be increasing its freighter service at Toronto Pearson. Beginning in early September, the airline will be adding a third weekly B747‐400F flight. “We are very happy to see this increase in service from Korean Air Cargo,” said Lloyd McCoomb, president and CEO of the GTAA. “This increased cargo offering is very good for the whole community we … [Read more...] about Korean adds additional B747F to Toronto