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EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr in 1Q26 — implications for heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance

EAS Group will acquire Russia's Volga‑Dnepr in the first quarter of 2026, a deal that consolidates a major global heavy‑airlift operator under new ownership while surfacing immediate questions about sanctions compliance, supply‑chain resilience and maintenance support for a Russia‑based freighter fleet.

2025-12-31T01:58:07.506916-08:00

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Qatar Airways to shift cargo operations back to old Doha airport in 2Q26

2025-12-29T22:03:28.826596-08:00

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JALCARGO and JR East to launch Shinkansen-integrated rail–air cargo service from Jan. 13, 2026

2025-12-29T03:23:37.604742-08:00

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Adani Group eyes engine MRO and passenger‑to‑freighter conversions

2025-12-28T19:42:56.642929-08:00

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EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr in 1Q26 — implications for heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance EAS Group will acquire Russia's Volga‑Dnepr in the first quarter of 2026, a deal that consolidates a major global heavy‑airlift operator under new ownership while surfacing immediate questions about sanctions compliance, supply‑chain resilience and maintenance support for a Russia‑based freighter fleet.

2025-12-31T01:58:07.506916-08:00

EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr in 1Q26 — implications for heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance

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Qatar Airways to shift cargo operations back to old Doha airport in 2Q26 Qatar Airways will move cargo operations back to Doha’s former airport in the second quarter of 2026. The carrier plans to restart freight flights and ground handling from the older Doha facility, shifting some cargo activity away from Hamad International beginning in 2Q26.

2025-12-29T22:03:28.826596-08:00

Qatar Airways to shift cargo operations back to old Doha airport in 2Q26

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Japan launches Aichi Model 2030 smart logistics network on Sakushima using PD6B‑Type3 drones and traffic‑light integration Japan has launched the Aichi Model 2030 smart logistics network on Sakushima Island, deploying PD6B‑Type3 unmanned aircraft in a first‑of‑its‑kind system that integrates drone operations with municipal traffic‑light controls to coordinate deliveries and ground movements. The trial demonstrates a practical step toward urban drone logistics and infrastructure interoperability.

2025-12-29T09:23:25.924740-08:00

Japan launches Aichi Model 2030 smart logistics network on Sakushima using PD6B‑Type3 drones and traffic‑light integration

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JALCARGO and JR East to launch Shinkansen-integrated rail–air cargo service from Jan. 13, 2026 JALCARGO and JR East will launch 'JAL de Hako-byun', a Shinkansen-integrated rail–air cargo service on 13 January 2026, linking high-speed rail and JAL's air network to speed shipments from regional producers to international gateways and accelerate exports from Japan's regions.

2025-12-29T03:23:37.604742-08:00

JALCARGO and JR East to launch Shinkansen-integrated rail–air cargo service from Jan. 13, 2026

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Adani Group eyes engine MRO and passenger‑to‑freighter conversions Indian conglomerate Adani Group is reportedly planning investments in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities and passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) conversions, expanding beyond its existing airport and aviation holdings. The move signals entry into higher‑value aviation services amid growing domestic cargo demand.

2025-12-28T19:42:56.642929-08:00

Adani Group eyes engine MRO and passenger‑to‑freighter conversions

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Air China Cargo reallocates IPO proceeds to buy three Boeing 777 freighters Air China Cargo has reallocated proceeds from its recent IPO to buy three additional Boeing 777 freighters, the carrier announced. The move redirects capital raised through the public listing into immediate freighter acquisitions to expand long‑haul capacity and accelerate intercontinental network growth.

2025-12-28T17:36:46.954084-08:00

Air China Cargo reallocates IPO proceeds to buy three Boeing 777 freighters

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Air cargo market 2025: A year of front‑loading, fragmentation, and forced agility 2025 was not a bad year for air cargo, but it was hard. Compressed planning windows, broken traffic patterns and front‑loading forced carriers, integrators and lessors to reallocate capacity faster, use dynamic pricing and rely on ad hoc solutions — rewarding operators that could outpace rivals on operational agility and rapid decision‑making.

2025-12-28T16:06:01.422806-08:00

Air cargo market 2025: A year of front‑loading, fragmentation, and forced agility

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Amazon halts Italy drone delivery plans, cites regulatory and commercial hurdles

2025-12-28T02:42:17.475745-08:00

Amazon halts Italy drone delivery plans,

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EAS Group to acquire Volga‑Dnepr in 1Q26 — implications for heavy airlift, sanctions and maintenance

Qatar Airways to shift cargo operations back to old Doha airport in 2Q26

JALCARGO and JR East to launch Shinkansen-integrated rail–air cargo service from Jan. 13, 2026

Adani Group eyes engine MRO and passenger‑to‑freighter conversions

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