DHL Express adds B777F capacity between Asia Pacific, the US and Europe
DHL Express has added capacity between destinations in Asia Pacific, the US and Europe to meet growing demand, particularly for e-commerce. The carrier said it will utilise Boeing 777 freighters to offer weekly capacity of almost 2,350 tonnes. One of the B777Fs will be operated by DHL Express’ partner airline Kalitta Air, flying five times […]
IAG Cargo reports increased automotive demand
IAG Cargo has reported an increase in automotive traffic since the start of the year, predominantly with its airfreight charter service that was launched last year at the start of the pandemic. The carrier said it that this year it has already transported 8,000 tonnes of automotive parts, which suggests “a confident start to the […]
American Airlines: Going Green with Silver Eagle
Every eight to 10 years, commercial aircraft require a paint refresh to keep them operating smoothly and reliably. By that time, on average, a plane will have flown 13,000 flights, taking on a lot of wear and tear. It’s hard to believe that the current American Airlines livery, first introduced in 2013, is quickly approaching […]
Cargo Airlines Go On Spending Spree As Passenger Planes Stay Grounded
2020 may have been a bust for commercial passenger airlines, with 2021 not looking much brighter, but it’s a different ballgame for cargo airlines. There was a big demand for air cargo in 2020, and that’s staying strong. The demand is fuelled by disruptions to normal supply chains and a huge increase in e-commerce. While […]
Lufthansa upcycles old aircraft parts into homeware collection
The new 21-piece series comprises furniture, sculptures and accessories built with parts from a decommissioned A320 place, nicknamed “Papa Alpha” for its registration code D-AIPA. The Collection brings back favourites from its 2019 upcycling collection, including the Flying Coffee table, built from landing flaps, and the Wall Bar, formed from an iconic aeroplane window mounted […]
Lufthansa Group to operate 25% capacity in Q4
The Lufthansa Group will operate a “maximum” of 25% of the capacity made available between October and December last year. Across the group’s carriers, 125 fewer aircraft than originally planned will be operated throughout the winter. Lufthansa believes the measures will ensure its flight operations continue to be cash positive. Lufthansa’s hub strategy is proving […]
Vallair delivers the world’s first Airbus A321 freighter converted aircraft to launch operator Qantas Freight
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist, has delivered its pioneering Airbus A321 P2F (passenger to freighter) conversion to launch operator Qantas. The aircraft, MSN 835, was converted by EFW in at ST Engineering’s facility in Singapore and will be the only aircraft phased into Qantas’ fleet this year. “The A321 is the future of freighter […]
WMO and IATA Agree to Improve Aircraft Meteorological Reporting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and World Meteorological Organization have signed an agreement to increase and improve the automated reporting of meteorological data by commercial aircraft. The new initiative, called the WMO and IATA Collaborative AMDAR Programme (WICAP), aims to expand the existing WMO Aircraft Meteorological Data Relay (AMDAR) system to ensure coverage over […]
IATA Welcomes US Military Report on Low Risk of Catching COVID-19 on a Flight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release of the results of testing by the United States Transportation Command (US Transcom) confirming the low risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard an aircraft. The US Transcom testing, which was conducted in August, found that “the overall exposure risk from aerosolized pathogens, like coronavirus, is very low” […]
Boeing to Consolidate 787 Production in South Carolina in 2021
As the airline industry continues to address the impact of COVID-19, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] said today it will consolidate production of 787 jets at its facility in North Charleston, S.C., starting in mid-2021, according to the company’s best estimate. The decision comes as the company is strategically taking action to preserve liquidity and […]
