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IATA: Air Cargo Demand Spiked By 8% In November

This is compared to November 2022.

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Alaska Airlines Cargo: How Did It Fare In 2023?

A review of the highlights of Alaska Air Cargo, the air freight part of Alaska Airlines.

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Cool: Andersen Air Force Base Stages 'Elephant Walk' Of Six C-130J Super Hercules

Operation: Christmas Drop ends this year with six C-130Js of four nations providing aid all around Oceania together.

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Boeing Scores Atlas Air Order For 2 New 777-200 Freighters

After being acquired by Apollo Global Management, Atlas Air placed its first order for widebody freighter aircraft.

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Air Canada Cancels Orders For Two Boeing 777 Freighters

Air Canada has swapped an order of two Boeing 777 freighters for two more Boeing 787-10 passenger aircraft.

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Brazilian Air Force's Embraer C-390 Millennium Fleet Reaches 10,000 Flight Hours

The new Embraer military transport has accumulated 10,000 flight hours. Read on about its capabilities.

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Global Airline Cargo Demand Has Dropped 3.4% Compared To Last Year

Global airline cargo is still slightly on the decline...

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Bulgarian Carrier Compass Cargo Airlines Takes Delivery of 1st Boeing 747

Compass Cargo Airlines takes on a 22-year-old Boeing 747-400F to gain significant new capabilities.

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Flying Tigers: The Story Of The First US All-Cargo Commercial Airline

The carrier was started by former US Air Force pilots following the end of the Second World War.

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Embraer Delivers Sixth C-390 Millenium To Brazilian Air Force

Brazil's Embraer welcomes the first fully capable C-390 Millenium into its fleet.

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A 2nd COMAC ARJ21 Freighter Has Been Spotted

The second of two ARJ21 freighters scheduled to be delivered to YTO Cargo Airlines has taken its first test flight.

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Etihad Airways Hopes To Triple Passenger Numbers By 2030

Etihad Airways has a clear growth strategy - read on for details.

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The Airports That Move The Most Cargo In The World

A review of the airports moving the most cargo and why, plus some thoughts on the decline of global air cargo demand.

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The IATA World Cargo Symposium: What To Expect From This Year's Event

The symposium, themed "Age of Change: Moving Air Cargo Forward," will be held in Turkey from April 25 – 27.

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Silk Way West Airlines Launches Boeing 747 Cargo Flights To Houston

The air cargo carrier anticipates high demand for this route, as its refrigeration services will significantly benefit many local companies.

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2023 Will Be An Ambitious Year for Alaska Air Cargo

2023 promises to be an ambitious year for Alaska Air Cargo.

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Philippine Airlines To Launch Port-to-Door Shipping

The flag carrier is celebrating its 82nd anniversary this year.

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Air Cargo Witnesses 15% Year On Year Drop In Demand

2023 is off to a slow start for air cargo.

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US Airlines Added Over 3,000 Jobs In January

Airlines are hiring thousands of workers every month nationwide as they prepare for what may be the busiest travel summer in US history.

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What Were Europe's Top Airports For Freight Traffic Last Year?

After last year saw a decline in air cargo supplies and demand, which airports handled the highest volumes of freight?

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