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Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into service

Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Boeing 777-300ER-to-777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion into commercial operations. The aircraft is the first of a rapidly growing freighter fleet, with Emirates noting multiple inductions since March 2026.

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

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

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into service Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Boeing 777-300ER-to-777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion into commercial operations. The aircraft is the first of a rapidly growing freighter fleet, with Emirates noting multiple inductions since March 2026.

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

Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into service

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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

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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

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JMB Aviation Group eyes former

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g China Southern Air Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire seven Boeing freighters, including five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, in a deal positioned as the first Boeing 777-8 cargo order by a mainland Chinese airline. The move underscores continued Chinese cargo capacity buildout around Boeing’s next-generation long-range jet freighter line.

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China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc Avianca has restored Colombia–Venezuela connectivity by temporarily shifting operations from Caracas to Valencia following the earthquake-driven closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. LATAM moved 170 rescuers and 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Caracas using passenger and cargo aircraft, while Iberia organized a special flight for rescue teams and supplies.

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into service

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

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

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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