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Top 25 cargo airlines: Freighter operators to the fore
WEBFedEx, UPS and Qatar were last year the largest air cargo carriers once again, but there were major winners and losers in the overall top 25 airlines as the Covid pandemic took its toll on the market (see full at end of article).
MSC Air Cargo adds first Malpensa flights following AlisCargo …
WEBMSC took a majority stake acquisition in AlisCargo Airlines in August last year and subsequently invested in 100% of the carrier this year.. Until now, MSC Air Cargo flights have been operated by Atlas Air. “The addition of AlisCargo’s expertise and resources, combined with a new state-of-the-art Boeing 777-200 Freighter, will support and enhance MSC Air Cargo’s commitment to innovation ...
Top 25 air cargo carriers: Cargo airlines tackle tough times
WEBHow did other airlines fare? Lessor specialist Atlas Air achieved a 2.8% increase in volumes. The airline said it took delivery of four new 747-8Fs and the first of four 777Fs, all of which are operating for customers under long-term agreements.
India’s air cargo industry sets ambitious growth targets
WEBIndia already moves 3.5m tons of air cargo but strong fundamentals suggest 10m is doable, said Ramesh Mamidala, head of cargo for Air India, but will require some effort on the sector’s part.
Air Canada offloads two freighters - Air Cargo News
WEBAir Canada has again reduced its freighter fleet plans as the transatlantic market comes under pressure. The Montreal-headquartered airline yesterday revealed in its second-quarter results that it had removed two Boeing 767 freighters from its …
Top 25 air cargo carriers rise to supply chain challenge
WEBIATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) data shows the top 25 cargo airlines last year succeeded in delivering on an appetite for air cargo, despite limited capacity, staff shortages and pandemic-related congestion and constraints throughout the supply chain.
Airbus advances development of A350F - Air Cargo News
WEBAirbus is ramping up development activity on its A350 freighter as the airframer works towards final assembly and first flight milestones in 2025.
Korean signs Asiana cargo sale agreement with Air Incheon
WEBKorean Air has today signed a “basic business sale agreement” with Air Incheon for Asiana Airlines’ cargo business. The agreement follows June’s announcement that Air Incheon had been named as the preferred bidder for the sale of Asiana’s cargo business as part of Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
WFS helps screen cargo at JFK - Air Cargo News
WEBThe CES will be housed in WFS’ Building 151 at JFK, with over 100,000sq ft of warehousing, offices and support facilities. WFS said its location close to the ramp would provide fast airside access from any airside location.