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Air India Finalizes Sale of Four Boeing 747-400 Aircraft to AerSale
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Air India Finalizes Sale of Four Boeing 747-400 Aircraft to AerSale

Air India Finalizes Sale of Four Boeing 747-400 Aircraft to AerSale

By Business Editor| 2024-04-25T16:40:05-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Air India has successfully sold four Boeing 747-400 aircraft to the United States-based aftermarket aircraft broker, AerSale, as reported by The Economic Times. This sale concludes an extensive marketing effort by the flag carrier, which ceased operating these aircraft for revenue flights back in 2021. The sale was managed by the UK-based remarketing firm Skytech-AIC. [...]

CMA CGM Air Cargo Expands Fleet with Additional A350Fs and Boeing 777-200Fs
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CMA CGM Air Cargo Expands Fleet with Additional A350Fs and Boeing 777-200Fs

CMA CGM Air Cargo Expands Fleet with Additional A350Fs and Boeing 777-200Fs

By Business Editor| 2024-04-25T16:26:44-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

CMA CGM Air Cargo, based at Paris CDG, is significantly expanding its cargo fleet by doubling its order of Airbus A350 freighters and acquiring three new Boeing 777-200Fs. The French cargo carrier has increased its order of A350Fs from four to eight, with deliveries scheduled for 2026 and 2027, signaling a robust expansion plan to [...]

Tasman Cargo Airlines Launches Direct Freight Service from Sydney to Hong Kong
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Tasman Cargo Airlines Launches Direct Freight Service from Sydney to Hong Kong

Tasman Cargo Airlines Launches Direct Freight Service from Sydney to Hong Kong

By Business Editor| 2024-04-25T16:26:46-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Tasman Cargo Airlines, based out of Sydney Kingsford Smith, has initiated a new direct freight service to Hong Kong International, operating a wet-leased Boeing 777-200F under an agreement with DHL Express. This service, which commenced on April 16, marks a significant expansion in the airline's freight operations in Asia. The aircraft, a 14-year-old Boeing 777-200 [...]

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations with New Boeing 777 Freighters and Trans-Pacific Route
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CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations with New Boeing 777 Freighters and Trans-Pacific Route

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo Operations with New Boeing 777 Freighters and Trans-Pacific Route

By Hal Turing| 2024-04-24T15:43:22-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

CMA CGM's air cargo division is set to enhance its fleet and service offerings, announcing the acquisition of two Boeing 777 Freighters with an additional unit ordered for delivery next year. This expansion coincides with the launch of a new trans-Pacific route, marking a significant stride in the shipping giant's logistics and transportation capabilities. Scheduled [...]

Cargo Market Downturn Leads Northern Air Cargo to Store Newly Acquired Boeing 767 Freighters
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Cargo Market Downturn Leads Northern Air Cargo to Store Newly Acquired Boeing 767 Freighters

Cargo Market Downturn Leads Northern Air Cargo to Store Newly Acquired Boeing 767 Freighters

By Business Editor| 2024-04-24T15:33:30-04:00 April 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

In a surprising move reflective of the current airfreight market dynamics, Northern Air Cargo, backed by Saltchuk Resources, has opted to place its newly acquired Boeing 767 freighters directly into storage. Despite the global air cargo market showing signs of improvement, the decision underscores the challenges of operating profitably under fluctuating market conditions. Northern Air [...]

Oman Air Eyes Streamlining Fleet to Single Widebody Aircraft Type by 2027
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Oman Air Eyes Streamlining Fleet to Single Widebody Aircraft Type by 2027

Oman Air Eyes Streamlining Fleet to Single Widebody Aircraft Type by 2027

By Brian Davidson| 2024-04-18T15:29:52-04:00 April 10th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, is contemplating a significant shift towards simplifying its fleet composition, focusing primarily on widebody aircraft. This strategy aligns with the airline's broader transformation plan set to unfold through 2027. Said Hamood Al Maawali, the chairman of Oman Air and Oman's Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, highlighted [...]

One Air Shifts Base to East Midlands to Bolster UK-Hong Kong Charter Services
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One Air Shifts Base to East Midlands to Bolster UK-Hong Kong Charter Services

One Air Shifts Base to East Midlands to Bolster UK-Hong Kong Charter Services

By Business Editor| 2024-04-18T15:29:55-04:00 April 9th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation|

One Air, the UK's dedicated cargo airline, has strategically relocated its operational base from London Heathrow to Nottingham East Midlands Airport, signaling a new phase in its commitment to enhancing its scheduled charter flights, particularly the key route to Hong Kong International. This move is set to streamline One Air's operations by leveraging East Midlands [...]

Embraer’s First E-Jet Conversion, the E190F Cargo Aircraft, Completes Inaugural Flight
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Embraer’s First E-Jet Conversion, the E190F Cargo Aircraft, Completes Inaugural Flight

Embraer’s First E-Jet Conversion, the E190F Cargo Aircraft, Completes Inaugural Flight

By Business Editor| 2024-04-18T15:29:58-04:00 April 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Embraer has achieved a significant milestone in aviation with the successful first flight of its converted E190F, transitioning from passenger to freight service. The test flight took place in São José dos Campos, Brazil, and lasted approximately two hours, during which the aircraft underwent extensive evaluations. The E190F, owned by Regional One, a U.S.-based leasing [...]

Uganda Air Cargo Fleet Deemed Beyond Repair, General Manager Advocates for Disposal
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Uganda Air Cargo Fleet Deemed Beyond Repair, General Manager Advocates for Disposal

Uganda Air Cargo Fleet Deemed Beyond Repair, General Manager Advocates for Disposal

By Business Editor| 2024-04-12T09:03:12-04:00 April 4th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

Lakibus Lakara, the General Manager of Uganda Air Cargo, has strongly recommended the disposal of the airline's fleet, currently grounded at Entebbe, citing the aircraft's deteriorated condition and the uneconomical repair costs. Addressing the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on March 26, Lakara highlighted the impracticality of restoring the fleet to operational status. "With [...]

AlphaSky Expands Fleet with Boeing 757 and Plans for 767 Freighters
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AlphaSky Expands Fleet with Boeing 757 and Plans for 767 Freighters

AlphaSky Expands Fleet with Boeing 757 and Plans for 767 Freighters

By Business Editor| 2024-04-12T09:01:38-04:00 April 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Kazakhstan-based cargo operator AlphaSky is set to enhance its fleet capabilities with the addition of a Boeing 757-200(F) in early April, marking a significant expansion of its freight services. The carrier has already begun promoting the upcoming freighter's availability through its social media channels, indicating a strategic move to bolster its air transportation offerings, which [...]

China Airlines Set to Expand Fleet with A321neos and Boeing 777 Freighters
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China Airlines Set to Expand Fleet with A321neos and Boeing 777 Freighters

China Airlines Set to Expand Fleet with A321neos and Boeing 777 Freighters

By Business Editor| 2024-04-12T09:01:38-04:00 April 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

China Airlines, based in Taipei, Taiwan, is on track to enhance its fleet with the addition of eight new aircraft by the end of 2024. The airline's Chief Executive, Kao Shing-Hwang, announced plans to introduce five Airbus A321neo jets and three Boeing B777-200F freighters as part of its ongoing fleet renewal efforts. This strategic move [...]

UPS Secures Position as USPS’s Leading Air Cargo Provider
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UPS Secures Position as USPS’s Leading Air Cargo Provider

UPS Secures Position as USPS’s Leading Air Cargo Provider

By Hal Turing| 2024-04-02T17:14:26-04:00 March 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Airline Business|

United Parcel Service (UPS) is set to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service (USPS), marking a significant shift in the logistics industry. This announcement comes as FedEx decides to end its 22-year partnership with USPS, citing unsatisfactory terms in the new contract negotiations. The change underscores a pivotal transition [...]

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