Air Cargo NewsDamian Brett

European Cargo to base A340-600 freighters at Teesside, launch five-weekly China services

European Cargo will establish an operational base at Teesside International Airport and operate five weekly long‑haul freighter services to China using converted A340‑600 aircraft. Each A340‑600F offers about 76 tonnes payload and the deployment creates roughly 375 tonnes of weekly lift on the new Teesside–China link.

Associated Press

Wealthy travelers pay huge sums for private charters as Iran war strands tens of thousands in Dubai

By Associated Press: Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks.

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2026-03-03T09:34:06.478372-08:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

British Airways operates first rescue flight from Muscat to repatriate stranded passengers

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways is operating a first rescue flight from Muscat, Oman, for stranded passengers in the Middle East.

2026-03-03T07:33:26.556142-08:00
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lufthansa-technik.com

Lufthansa Technik celebrates its 1,000th overhauled GTF engine

By lufthansa-technik.com: Lufthansa Technik celebrates a major milestone: its 1,000th overhauled Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine. This achievement is a testament to the strength of a globally united team, spanning Poland, Germany, North America, and China.

2026-03-03T04:32:25.153109-08:00