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Reuters • Ben Blanchard

China Airlines Places $11.9B Order for Boeing 777Xs and Airbus A350s

China Airlines has committed to renewing its long-haul fleet with an order split between Boeing and Airbus, acquiring 10 Boeing 777-9s, 10 Airbus A350-1000s, and 4 Boeing 777-8F freighters. The deal, valued at up to $11.85 billion, supports their strategic fleet expansion and operational efficiency goals.

2024-12-19T01:24:57.236731-08:00

Aviation Source

Air New Zealand Moves 5M Kilos of Cargo Amid Festive Season Demand

2024-12-23T21:29:27.748554-08:00

Aviation Week

Cathay Pacific Forecasts Strong Financial Gains in Second Half of 2024

2024-12-23T06:11:40.916793-08:00

FreightWaves

FedEx Expands Air Cargo Strategy with Daytime International Flights

2024-12-23T05:08:43.539928-08:00

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UK Defence Journal

RAF Voyagers Refuel Unidentified Cargo Aircraft Over Arctic Two RAF Voyager tankers are refueling a cargo aircraft over the Arctic, ensuring its endurance for an extensive long-haul mission. The aircraft, reportedly carrying secret cargo, has the HMS Prince of Wales as a potential emergency landing support. Further details remain classified.

2024-12-23T23:52:39.853074-08:00

RAF Voyagers Refuel Unidentified Cargo Aircraft Over Arctic

Aviation Source

Air New Zealand Moves 5M Kilos of Cargo Amid Festive Season Demand Air New Zealand Cargo anticipates transporting 5 million kilos of goods, including cherries, beef, and seafood, throughout December and January. This highlights the seasonal surge in air freight demand, driven by increased exports as the holiday season bolsters regional trade activities.

2024-12-23T21:29:27.748554-08:00

Air New Zealand Moves 5M Kilos of Cargo Amid Festive Season Demand

Aviation Week

Cathay Pacific Forecasts Strong Financial Gains in Second Half of 2024 Cathay Pacific is anticipating robust fiscal results in the latter half of 2024, spurred by a strengthened cargo division and the stabilization of fuel prices. The airline has been actively expanding its network to capitalize on these favorable conditions.

2024-12-23T06:11:40.916793-08:00

Cathay Pacific Forecasts Strong Financial Gains in Second Half of 2024

FreightWaves

FedEx Expands Air Cargo Strategy with Daytime International Flights As part of its effort to boost profitability, FedEx is reallocating aircraft for daytime international flights, targeting containerized cargo to enhance its air cargo operations amidst soft parcel volumes. This strategic move highlights FedEx’s adaptation to changing market demands.

2024-12-23T05:08:43.539928-08:00

FedEx Expands Air Cargo Strategy with Daytime International Flights

cargoforwarder.eu

Etihad Cargo Launches Paris Freighter Route in January Starting 7th January 2025, Etihad Cargo will expand its freighter network to include Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, marking its 12th freighter destination. This strategic addition supports growing demand for pharmaceuticals and perishables, enhancing Etihad Cargo's European footprint.

2024-12-22T07:47:32.826412-08:00

Etihad Cargo Launches Paris Freighter Route in January

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CargoTech Showcases AI Applications Boosting Air Cargo Efficiency CargoTech highlights AI's transformative potential for air cargo, emphasizing tools like Rotate's 'Fair Share Analysis' for optimizing network and sales mix. AI integration is set to enhance operational efficiency and support industry-wide adoption efforts.

2024-12-22T07:47:30.738646-08:00

CargoTech Showcases AI Applications Boosting Air Cargo Efficiency

nknews.org

North Korea's Il-76s Run Potential Military Cargo to Northeast Coast Multiple flights by North Korean Ilyushin Il-76 cargo planes to the northeast coast signal urgent military-related shipments. Analysis of satellite imagery indicates resumed work on converting one of the aircraft into a detection and warning system, reflecting escalated defense preparations.

2024-12-21T20:11:51.250795-08:00

North Korea's Il-76s Run Potential Military Cargo to Northeast Coast

stattimes.com

FedEx Q2 Income Falls 18% Amid Decline in Freight Revenue FedEx reported Q2 operating income dropped by 18% due to reduced freight revenue, despite overall revenue holding substantially steady at $22 billion. The operating margin also declined to 4.8%, reflecting challenges in their freight segment.

2024-12-21T04:11:39.577929-08:00

FedEx Q2 Income Falls 18% Amid Decline in Freight Revenue

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