CMA CGM welcomed its second Boeing 777F freighter as it announced an additional order for two more of the aircraft type at a ceremony signing held in Everett, WA on June 7. The international shipping company, which created its dedicated air cargo unit last year, plans to build up its fleet to a dozen aircraft by 2026. It took delivery of the maiden B777F earlier on 31 May, and with the second freighter, the company now counts six aircraft in its fleet, including four … [Read more...] about CMA CGM continues air fleet expansion with second B777F
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Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
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
Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
An era of tri-jets within Lufthansa Group has come to an end as the cargo unit's last MD-11F made its final approact at Frankfurt last 17 October. Flight LH8161 from New York (JFK) landed at Frankfurt Airport for the last time and touched down ahead of schedule at 12:03 p.m. local time on runway 07R. This marks the end of commercial service of the three-engine MD-11F aircraft type with the German airline after more than 23 years. The aircraft with registration D-ALCC, also … [Read more...] about Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
Volga-Dnepr stays on top of Kitakyushu airport development
Volga-Dnepr delegates last week visited Kitakyushu city in Japan to discuss further cooperation under a memorandum of understanding signed last year between the airline group and the city and the Fukuoka prefecture. Director for APAC Development, Dmitry Vorontsov met with city mayor Kenji Kitahashi to talk about the status of the MoU and identify the next steps for cooperation, which includes developing the air cargo ecosystem at Kitakyushu Airport. The 24-hour offshore … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr stays on top of Kitakyushu airport development
Emirates cargo veteran Wickrema joins National Airlines
Emirates SkyCargo veteran Nihal Wickrema has joined US carrier National Airlines as vice president of strategy and revenue optimisation. An operational strategist by nature with over 30 years of experience across cargo charters and freighter operations, Nihal has held key positions in different capacities throughout his career. He joined Emirates’s cargo division in the early 90s, where he grew to become one of their key architects in designing and implementing processes and controls for … [Read more...] about Emirates cargo veteran Wickrema joins National Airlines
