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National Airlines says it completed what is believed to be the longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight, operating nonstop from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia. The ultra-long-haul cargo mission lasted more than 19 hours and covered nearly 9,850 miles, highlighting the range potential of the 777F.
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United Parcel Service has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the transfer of six weekly fifth-freedom cargo frequencies linking Hong Kong International Airport with Clark International Airport in Angeles City, potentially reshaping UPS’s regulatory authority and operating pattern on the Asia-Pacific route.
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National Airlines says it completed what is believed to be the longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight, operating nonstop from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia. The ultra-long-haul cargo mission lasted more than 19 hours and covered nearly 9,850 miles, highlighting the range potential of the 777F.
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Airbus has completed ground vibration testing on the A350F, exposing the freighter to controlled oscillations to validate its structural and aeroelastic models. The campaign is a mandatory certification step ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight, with two A350Fs planned for certification work.
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Lufthansa Group’s second-quarter adjusted EBIT fell by more than half as fuel costs rose by more than $750 million year over year and strike-related expenses weighed on results. The group widened its outlook range, while Lufthansa and Swiss pursue differing network strategies and the first 777-9 delivery remains planned for early 2027.
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Atlas Air Worldwide has completed its previously announced investment in Icelandic ACMI and charter operator Air Atlanta, acquiring a 49% minority stake and control of its freighter fleet. The aircraft will transfer to Titan Aviation Holdings under a long-term lease, expanding Atlas’ global widebody cargo platform.
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