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DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos sourced from Air Ghana

DHL Aviation SSA has placed two dedicated, fully‑branded Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The aircraft, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra), are intended to bolster DHL’s West Africa express cargo network and underline ongoing investment in Sub‑Saharan logistics infrastructure.

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00

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Incorrect Vr entry and poor cross‑check led to Air Atlanta 747F tail‑strike at Frankfurt Hahn

2026-01-28T01:57:05.030850-08:00

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UPS retires MD-11F fleet after Louisville crash, books $137m charge

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00

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Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 freighter network with scheduled Rome–Fiumicino and Algiers services

2026-01-27T02:09:36.790440-08:00

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DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos sourced from Air Ghana DHL Aviation SSA has placed two dedicated, fully‑branded Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The aircraft, sourced from Air Ghana (GO, Accra), are intended to bolster DHL’s West Africa express cargo network and underline ongoing investment in Sub‑Saharan logistics infrastructure.

2026-01-28T04:50:13.277007-08:00

DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos sourced from Air Ghana

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Incorrect Vr entry and poor cross‑check led to Air Atlanta 747F tail‑strike at Frankfurt Hahn German investigators found an Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-400F suffered a tail‑strike on takeoff from Frankfurt Hahn after the captain entered rotation speed 141 kt — 30 kt below the correct 171 kt — into the FMS. Insufficient crew cross‑checks triggered a stall warning and missed the error.

2026-01-28T01:57:05.030850-08:00

Incorrect Vr entry and poor cross‑check led to Air Atlanta 747F tail‑strike at Frankfurt Hahn

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Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities Teleport, a 93.5%-owned subsidiary of Capital A, will issue USD 50 million in redeemable convertible perpetual securities to global investment firm HPS. The deal injects external capital into Capital A’s logistics unit and marks a notable financing transaction for the group.

2026-01-27T14:20:39.858871-08:00

Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities

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UPS retires MD-11F fleet after Louisville crash, books $137m charge UPS has retired its entire McDonnell Douglas MD‑11F freighter fleet, accelerating its modernization after the fatal November crash in Louisville and the FAA's subsequent suspension of the type. The carrier disclosed a $137 million charge tied to the withdrawal during its full‑year financial briefing.

2026-01-27T06:09:26.666323-08:00

UPS retires MD-11F fleet after Louisville crash, books $137m charge

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Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft Hannover-based Aerowest will acquire Kassel-based cargo charter specialist Businesswings from logistics provider Sovereign Speed in January 2026. The deal gives Aerowest a second AOC and increases its active fleet to 17 aircraft, consolidating capacity in Germany’s cargo-charter market.

2026-01-27T05:56:10.817749-08:00

Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft

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Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 freighter network with scheduled Rome–Fiumicino and Algiers services Lufthansa Cargo will add Rome–Fiumicino and Algiers to its A321 short‑ and medium‑haul freighter network from 7 February 2026, operating weekly rotations (Algiers on Tuesdays) and regularising Rome after ad‑hoc lift since December. The expansion strengthens Europe–Africa links and unlocks 120+ onward connections from Rome.

2026-01-27T02:09:36.790440-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 freighter network with scheduled Rome–Fiumicino and Algiers services

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy Jiaxing airport has opened to civilian traffic and will prioritise air cargo operations, positioning the new facility as a freight-focused gateway. The move creates dedicated capacity for cargo services — including operators referenced in regional reporting such as YTO Cargo Airlines — amid growing Asian logistics activity.

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

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SkyLease Cargo resumes U.S.–Venezuela freighter services SkyLease Cargo has resumed U.S. cargo flights to Venezuela, restarting freighter services between U.S. gateways and Venezuelan airports. The operator's return restores direct U.S.–Venezuela air freight capacity and could ease cargo bottlenecks for shippers moving goods between the two countries.

2026-01-26T08:32:30.836731-08:00

SkyLease Cargo resumes U.S.–Venezuela freighter services

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DHL Aviation SSA bases two Boeing 737-400(SF) freighters in Lagos sourced from Air Ghana

Incorrect Vr entry and poor cross‑check led to Air Atlanta 747F tail‑strike at Frankfurt Hahn

UPS retires MD-11F fleet after Louisville crash, books $137m charge

Lufthansa Cargo expands A321 freighter network with scheduled Rome–Fiumicino and Algiers services

News Timeline