Cargo airlines

Bluebird Nordic plans to increase its Boeing B737-800 fleet to 25 units by 2024

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Airlines, Cargo airlines, Avia Solutions Group, Aviation, Bluebird Nordic, Bluebird Airways, Transport

The 25 new B737-800 aircraft will be a welcome addition to the existing fleet and will offer enormously increased capacity and overall efficiency in servicing its clients' demands.

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  • The 25 new B737-800 aircraft will be a welcome addition to the existing fleet and will offer enormously increased capacity and overall efficiency in servicing its clients' demands.
  • As part of the expansion plan, Bluebird Nordic is confident that the B737-800 will forge its place as a mainstay of the cargo operator's growing fleet of modern aircraft.
  • Additionally, following this major expansion, Bluebird Nordic plans to develop back-offices in Lithuania and Bulgaria."
  • Bluebird Nordic is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide.

Universal Hydrogen and Ravn Alaska Sign LOI for Hydrogen-Powered Dash 8s as Airline Expands Efforts Towards Carbon-Free Aircraft Network

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Transportation, Hardware, Alternative energy, Energy, Travel, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Aviation, Airlines, Cargo airlines, Human activities, Ravn Alaska, Ravn, Alaska Airlines, Hydrogen vehicle, ALASKA, Ravn Alaska, Universal Hydrogen, RAVN ALASKA, UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN

Universal Hydrogen , the company fueling carbon-free flight, today announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska , an Anchorage-based regional airline.

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  • Universal Hydrogen , the company fueling carbon-free flight, today announced it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Ravn Alaska , an Anchorage-based regional airline.
  • Universal Hydrogen fits perfectly into Ravns global initiative to drastically reduce its carbon footprint in the coming years.
  • At Ravn, we love the Dash 8 family of aircraft for their durability and suitability to our rugged region.
  • These aircraft enable us to provide exceptional service to the many far-flung communities across Alaska, said Rob McKinney, CEO of Ravn Alaska.

Ravn Alaska Commences Cabin Disinfection Procedures on Dash 8 Aircraft with Autonomous UVC Disinfecting Robot Manufactured by aero hygenx

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Aviation, Airlines, Human activities, Cargo airlines, Bombardier Aerospace, de Havilland Canada, De Havilland, Air Canada, Ravn Alaska, Aurora, Dash 7

Ravn Alaska, which operates 10 Dash 8-100 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Canada, is one of the first airlinesto utilize the robot on regional aircraft.

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  • Ravn Alaska, which operates 10 Dash 8-100 aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Canada, is one of the first airlinesto utilize the robot on regional aircraft.
  • aero hygenx is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, where it has developed and manufactures its revolutionary autonomous UVC robot called RAY.
  • www.aerohygenx.com
    De Havilland Canada's portfolio includes support to the worldwide fleet of Dash 8 Series aircraft (Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft), as well as production and sales of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
  • https://dehavilland.com
    De Havilland, Dash 8, Dash 8-100/200/300 and Dash 8-400 are trademarks of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited.

Mesa Air Group Signs Letter of Intent to Lease an Additional 737-400F Cargo Aircraft

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Cargo airlines, Aviation, Airlines, Transport, Cargoair, Mesa Airlines, DHL, Atlas Air, Southern Air

PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:MESA) today announced it signed a letter of intent to lease an additional Boeing 737-400F cargo aircraft currently planned to be available in May 2021.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:MESA) today announced it signed a letter of intent to lease an additional Boeing 737-400F cargo aircraft currently planned to be available in May 2021.
  • The company currently operates two 737-400F aircraft for DHL.
  • The investment in a third 737 aircraft demonstrates our focus on cargo operations and our commitment to DHL, said Brad Rich, Chief Operating Officer.
  • This aircraft will provide Mesa pilots with additional career advancement opportunities and provide flexibility to better meet the demands of the current cargo environment.

Air Canada to Resume Boeing 737 MAX Commercial Operations February 1, 2021

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, Boeing, In aviation, Low-cost carriers, Boeing 737, Cargo airlines, Lion Air, Boeing 737 MAX certification

MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today said that following Transport Canadas (TC) Airworthiness Directive and January 20, 2021 lifting of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the aircraft ungrounding by regulatory bodies worldwide, and the carriers own independent assessments of the aircraft and operating procedures by its specialized safety and flight operations experts, it will be resuming Boeing 737 MAX commercial operations on February 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today said that following Transport Canadas (TC) Airworthiness Directive and January 20, 2021 lifting of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the aircraft ungrounding by regulatory bodies worldwide, and the carriers own independent assessments of the aircraft and operating procedures by its specialized safety and flight operations experts, it will be resuming Boeing 737 MAX commercial operations on February 1, 2021.
  • The 737 MAX will gradually return to Air Canadas North American route network as the airline continues to optimize its narrow body fleet.
  • Routes operated by the Boeing 737 MAX:
    Beginning Feb. 1, Air Canadas 737 MAX will operate select flights between:
    Air Canada will continue to deploy the fleet on routes that are best suited for its range and capacity.
  • Since the Boeing 737 MAX first resumed commercial flights in early December 2020, more than 1,025 flights have been operated safely by airlines worldwide.

Singapore Airlines Appoints IBS Software with iCargo for its Global Cargo Operations

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Airlines, Aviation, Air cargo, Cargo airline, Human activities, Cargo airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo

SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed IBS Software to bring its global cargo operations onto a single integrated digital cargo platform to improve operational insight across its entire network.

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed IBS Software to bring its global cargo operations onto a single integrated digital cargo platform to improve operational insight across its entire network.
  • This will be achieved through the deployment of IBS Software's iCargo SaaS-based cargo management solution.
  • iCargo follows air cargo industry best practices and is fully compliant with global industry standards and initiatives such as Cargo iQ, C-XML, OneRecord, e-AWB and e-Freight in general.
  • In terms of service reliability, Singapore Airlines has been consistently rated within the industry as one of the highest-performing cargo airlines based on IATA Cargo iQ benchmarks.

Singapore Airlines Appoints IBS Software with iCargo for its Global Cargo Operations

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Airlines, Aviation, Air cargo, Cargo airline, Human activities, Cargo airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo

SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed IBS Software to bring its global cargo operations onto a single integrated digital cargo platform to improve operational insight across its entire network.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed IBS Software to bring its global cargo operations onto a single integrated digital cargo platform to improve operational insight across its entire network.
  • This will be achieved through the deployment of IBS Software's iCargo SaaS-based cargo management solution.
  • iCargo follows air cargo industry best practices and is fully compliant with global industry standards and initiatives such as Cargo iQ, C-XML, OneRecord, e-AWB and e-Freight in general.
  • In terms of service reliability, Singapore Airlines has been consistently rated within the industry as one of the highest-performing cargo airlines based on IATA Cargo iQ benchmarks.

CargoAir Switches to AEI for Two (2) AEI B737-800SF Freighter Conversions

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Aviation, Cargo airlines, Boeing 737 Classic, SF Airlines, Aircraft, Cargoair, Boeing 737, AEI

MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) today announced the company has signed a contract to provide Bulgaria-based CargoAir with two AEI B737-800SF Freighter Conversions.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) today announced the company has signed a contract to provide Bulgaria-based CargoAir with two AEI B737-800SF Freighter Conversions.
  • This past year AEI added two additional authorized AEI Conversion Centers and currently has slots available starting in May 2021.
  • CargoAir is a highly valued customer, which currently operates three AEI B737-300SF and seven AEI B737-400SF freighters.
  • At present, we are converting a B737-400SF for CargoAir, which will be redelivered in January 2021, stated Robert T. Convey, AEI Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing.

ATSG 767 Freighter Deployments Expand into Africa, Mexico, and Southeast Asia

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Air, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Other Transport, Aviation, Airlines, Boeing 767, Amerijet International, Air Transport Services Group, Cargo airlines, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Charter airlines, Atlas Air

Continued strong demand for its converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft has driven deliveries to record levels for ATSG.

Key Points: 
  • Continued strong demand for its converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft has driven deliveries to record levels for ATSG.
  • Leases and projected leased 767 aircraft deliveries for 2020 include:
    Amazon Air has received five converted Boeing 767-300 freighters from CAM in 2020.
  • Amerijet International Airlines of Miami, Florida, took delivery of a converted Boeing 767-300 freighter in September 2020.
  • ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world's largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft.

AerSale Agrees to Acquire 24 Boeing 757-200 Passenger Aircraft and Spare Engines Stored at its Roswell, New Mexico Airport Facilities

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Friday, September 18, 2020
Air, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Aircraft, Aviation, Powered flight, Boeing 757, Rolls-Royce RB211, AerSale, Airliner, Double-deck aircraft, Cargo airlines, Boeing 747-400, Singapore Airlines Cargo

All aircraft are equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-535 series engines, and 16 spares are included with the purchase.

Key Points: 
  • All aircraft are equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-535 series engines, and 16 spares are included with the purchase.
  • These aircraft are amongst the almost 500 commercial aircraft stored at AerSales facilities in both Roswell, New Mexico and Goodyear, Arizona for numerous airlines, financial institutions and aircraft leasing companies.
  • AerSale has targeted Boeing 757 passenger aircraft as feedstock for a burgeoning freight market.
  • Pre-COVID, more freight was carried in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft than in pure freighters.