Japan Airlines Co. will introduce three new cargo planes for the first time in more than a decade, seeking to diversify revenue by tapping into global and local consumer demand.
May 2, 2023airfreight News Updates
FAA鈥檚 Acting Chief Announces Plan to Step Down
Billy Nolen, acting administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, is stepping down after just over a year on the job.
April 24, 2023Top North American Seaports and Airports Realize Record Volumes
Seaports and airports across North America experienced record-breaking volume in 2021 amid growing consumer demand.
November 4, 2022Pittsburgh Airport Dedicates $44 Million to Build Cargo Facility
Allegheny County Airport Authority board members awarded $44 million in contracts Oct. 28 for the construction of a state-of-the-art cargo facility on Pittsburgh International property in Findlay.
November 3, 2022Korean Air to Check Airbus A330 Fleet After Runway Overshoot
Korean Air Lines Co. will inspect the remaining 24 Airbus SE A330 aircraft in its fleet after one overshot a runway in the Philippines last month, the carrier鈥檚 president said Nov. 2.
November 2, 2022Lufthansa Warms to Airbus Freighter as It Plans Cargo-Fleet Expansion
Deutsche Lufthansa AG鈥檚 cargo division said it鈥檚 seeking more freighter planes to keep pace with booming global demand and that purchases could include Airbus SE鈥檚 new A350F model.
December 10, 2021Leasing Firm Avolon Cuts Deal to Convert Airbus A330s for Cargo
Jet-leasing firm Avolon Holdings Ltd. will work with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. to convert 30 Airbus SE wide-bodies for use as freighters, targeting an area in which demand has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
October 4, 2021Airbus Set to Move Ahead With A350 Freighter Within Weeks
Airbus SE is poised to begin taking orders for a freighter version of its A350 wide-body as soon as next month, in a challenge to Boeing Co.鈥檚 dominance in the market for dedicated cargo aircraft.
June 9, 2021Airfreight Booking Site Cargo.one Receives $42 Million in Funding
Cargo .one, which operates an online system for airfreight booking, raised $42 million from investors after the COVID-19 crisis helped to drive new business.
December 17, 2020With Drop in Passengers, American Airlines Starts Cargo-Only Flights
To 鈥渉elp keep business moving鈥 during an unprecedented drop in demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline is sending cargo-only loads to Europe with mail, medical supplies, electronics and e-commerce packages.
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