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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.

2026-03-02T23:16:03.633752-08:00

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Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

2026-03-02T12:31:44.335481-08:00

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

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Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027

2026-03-02T09:14:54.993250-08:00

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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.

2026-03-02T23:16:03.633752-08:00

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

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Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F Radia says its WindRunner megalifter offers nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F, positioning the concept for ultra-heavy and oversized logistics. The claim underscores Radia's push into a niche market for outsized project cargo and long-range transport solutions.

2026-03-02T12:31:44.335481-08:00

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

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Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027 Air Atlanta Icelandic plans to add Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet in 2026–2027 as it looks to expand widebody cargo capacity. The carrier has not disclosed numbers, delivery timing or whether the aircraft will be leased or purchased in the published summary.

2026-03-02T09:14:54.993250-08:00

Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027

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Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter On Feb. 27, 2026 Challenge Group received Europe’s first Boeing 777-300(ERSF) freighter and placed the aircraft onto the AOC of its Maltese unit, marking the operator's entry into larger widebody freighter capacity and expanding its long-haul cargo network.

2026-03-02T02:51:53.559111-08:00

Challenge Group takes delivery of Europe’s first Boeing 777-300ER SF freighter

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict Indian carriers have cancelled roughly 760 international services over two days and reported 87 cancellations at Delhi on Monday, after Gulf airspace closures prompted by the new Middle East conflict. Several European and some U.S. services remain suspended; Air India Express will resume Muscat on March 3.

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

Reuters

Flights halted after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran curb physical gold movements through Dubai bullion hub Airline cancellations after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Tehran's retaliation, will severely curb physical gold shipments to and from Dubai's bullion trading hub over the coming days, three metals‑industry sources said, constraining bullion logistics and delivery schedules reliant on passenger and cargo flights.

2026-03-01T07:46:24.051958-08:00

Flights halted after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran curb physical gold movements through Dubai bullion hub

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Bolivian Air Force C-130H carrying newly printed banknotes crashes on landing at El Alto; at least 15 dead A Bolivian Air Force C-130H transport carrying newly printed banknotes veered off the runway while landing at El Alto International Airport and came to rest in a nearby field and urban road; at least 15 people were killed and dozens injured. Authorities have opened an investigation amid reports of attempted looting.

2026-02-27T17:01:24.686448-08:00

Bolivian Air Force C-130H carrying newly printed banknotes crashes on landing at El Alto; at least 15 dead

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Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026 Emirates SkyCargo will launch two additional weekly freighter services — one each to Mumbai and Ahmedabad — from March 2026 to meet rising demand for pharmaceuticals, perishables and electronics. The move supplements roughly 3,000 tonnes/week of SkyCargo lift to/from India and belly capacity on 167 passenger flights to nine destinations.

2026-02-27T03:36:25.684862-08:00

Emirates SkyCargo to add two weekly freighters to Mumbai and Ahmedabad from March 2026

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

Radia's WindRunner claims nine times the cargo volume of a Boeing 747F

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

Air Atlanta Icelandic eyes Boeing 777 freighter additions for 2026–2027

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