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An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300F operated by contractor 21 Air overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, killing at least five people. The crash forced the closure of all runways at a major U.S. cargo gateway and disrupted Amazon’s global shipping operation.
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A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, crossed a perimeter road and struck vehicles before catching fire. Five people were killed and five others were injured, including three reportedly in serious condition.
Japan’s Spring plans to end its domestic A321 freighter deal by the third quarter of 2027, marking a planned change to the Japanese carrier’s cargo operations. The announcement centers on the future of an A321-based domestic freighter arrangement in Japan.
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An Amazon Air Boeing 767-300F operated by contractor 21 Air overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire, killing at least five people. The crash forced the closure of all runways at a major U.S. cargo gateway and disrupted Amazon’s global shipping operation.
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An Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport, broke through a perimeter fence and struck vehicles before catching fire. At least five people died and five others were injured, while federal investigators work to determine what caused the crash.
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the first flight of its Airbus A330-300BDSF passenger-to-freighter conversion, launching airborne testing ahead of a certification campaign. The program is expected to receive certification by the end of 2026, adding the A330-300 to IAI’s freighter-conversion portfolio.
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the maiden flight of its first Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion, beginning airborne testing for the aircraft’s certification campaign. The flight advances IAI’s planned expansion into A330-300 freighter conversions and adds a new widebody platform to its cargo-modification portfolio.
Oman Air is pursuing outsourced or partnership-based arrangements to restore dedicated freighter capacity, prioritizing lower-risk options over an immediate commitment to its own cargo aircraft. The strategy, outlined by head of cargo Mike Duggan, would expand the carrier’s freight presence while limiting upfront fleet exposure.
DHL Global Forwarding will establish a dedicated facility at Changi Airport to handle high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled healthcare and life sciences cargo. The hub is intended to strengthen DHL’s pharmaceutical logistics capabilities and support distribution across the Asia-Pacific region.
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