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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said that despite weeks of airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026, the airline still flew in about 2,000 tonnes of food and other life-essential goods. He links the episode to wartime airspace restrictions and highlights its role in Bahrain’s revival efforts.

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2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

FlightGlobal

Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet

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2026-07-01T11:29:23.279919-07:00

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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

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2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

Reuters

Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes

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2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said that despite weeks of airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026, the airline still flew in about 2,000 tonnes of food and other life-essential goods. He links the episode to wartime airspace restrictions and highlights its role in Bahrain’s revival efforts.

2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

FlightGlobal

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Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet Administrators and provisional liquidators have initiated a joint sales process covering UK freight operator European Cargo alongside the Priority 1 Group aircraft fleet, offering 15 Airbus A340-600s and A340-500s to interested parties.

2026-07-01T11:29:23.279919-07:00

Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet

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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters LOT Polish Airlines has dismissed plans to operate dedicated freighter aircraft for now, putting its near-term cargo fleet strategy on hold. The decision signals a temporary shift away from investing in a dedicated cargo capability as it evaluates alternatives.

2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

Reuters

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Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes Dimerco says Taiwan–US airfreight capacity remains exceptionally tight, with high-tech demand driving rising rates. In parallel, Air cargo capacity across MESA is still recovering, narrowing a reported 19% deficit, while passenger demand is mixed as jet fuel pressure and Middle East carriers’ weakness drag overall trends and Heathrow trims its 2026 outlook amid war risks.

2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes

FlightGlobal

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion into service Emirates SkyCargo has introduced its first Boeing 777-300ERSF—an IAI-developed passenger-to-freighter conversion—into commercial cargo operations. The airline says this aircraft is the first of the 777-300ER conversions now entering its expanding freighter fleet, following recent inductees.

2026-06-30T06:29:07.776395-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo puts first Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion into service

Bloomberg

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Venezuela earthquake disrupts air travel: temporary Valencia operations for Avianca, Air Europa, and Vietnam Airlines relief fli Six days after back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, air travel in and out of the country remains severely restricted. Avianca added temporary Bogota–Valencia flights and match-funded loyalty mileage donations, while Air Europa rerouted operations to Valencia’s Arturo Michelena Airport after Caracas-Maiquetía’s closure. Vietnam Airlines deployed an A350 humanitarian flight with search-and-rescue teams and relief supplies.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.753500-07:00

Venezuela earthquake disrupts air travel: temporary Valencia operations for Avianca, Air Europa, and Vietnam Airlines relief fli

Bloomberg

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Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes Lufthansa’s cargo unit says Gulf rivals are returning to challenge its position even as new EU parcel rules—starting with a fee—threaten a major e-commerce cargo pipeline into Europe.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.114728-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

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JMB Aviation Group eyes former UPS MD-11Fs

2026-06-29T12:40:29.561846-07:00

JMB Aviation Group eyes former

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