European carriers hold out hope for holiday season despite mixed October traffic
European carriers’ mixed preliminary traffic results for October indicate a bumpy entrance into airfreight’s traditional peak season against a backdrop...
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LATAM optimistic despite declines in 3Q cargo traffic, revenue
LATAM Airlines’ cargo traffic reported a decline of 2.5% y-o-y during the third quarter to 853 freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), leading to...
Citilink deploys 737-500 in cargo configuration for Garuda, sans cargo door
Airborne Express previously developed a system for loading containers through the passenger door of its 767-200. Photo: Wikiemdia Commons. Indonesia-based...
Arctic blast threatens ops at US airports
An Arctic blast southward that began yesterday caused a drop in temperatures and snow storms across the U.S. resulting in...
Vietnam bans recalled and damaged lithium batteries on flights
Vietnam will ban damaged and recalled lithium batteries, as well as electronic devices using those batteries, on Vietnamese airlines as...
Qatar Airways adds 20th 777F
Qatar Airways will have taken delivery of six 777Fs by the end of 2019. Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its...
SpiceJet grows freighter fleet with second 737-800BCF
A Boeing-converted 737-800BCF. India-based SpiceJet will soon receive its second 737-800BCF (30475), on lease from Spectre Air Capital . With this...
Alibaba ups majority stake in Cainiao ahead of 11.11
Alibaba increased its majority stake in its logistics affiliate Cainiao Smart Logistics Network to 63% from 51% with an investment of US$3.3 billion today....
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