GlobalX inducts first A321 for cargo conversion 
Global Crossing Airlines’ (“GlobalX”) first A321 passenger to freighter aircraft has entered the first phase of conversion at Hong Kong Engineering Company Limited (“Haeco”) in Lake City Florida. The aircraft will be inducted in January 2022 into the 321 Precision Conversions... more
Only fire resistant containers for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first cargo carrier to adopt Safran Cabin’s new fire resistant containers (FRC). Over the next five years, the Doha-based cargo airline will replace its entire fleet of over 10,000 ULDs (70% already in 2022) with this unique container design. The... more
Wiremind's dedicated air cargo business unit
“Given the acceleration of digitalisation in air cargo, along with an increased connectivity between stakeholders’ processes and systems, Wiremind has decided to launch a dedicated business unit with a clear roadmap and goal for the coming years. We aim to become one of the top... more
Two more A321Fs for Smartlynx
Smartlynx (Avia Solutions Group) is adding two more A321Fs, thus expanding its cargo fleet to eight aircraft. Both A321Fs are leased by Cross Ocean Partners and will be registered in Malta. According to Smartlynx’s CEO Zygimantas Surintas, “the addition of two new A321Fs to... more
Aercap acquires GE Capital Aviation Services
As announced in our March issue, Aercap Holdings (“Aercap”) (NYSE: AER), a global specialist in aircraft leasing, has completed its acquisition of the GE Capital Aviation Services business (“Gecas”) from General Electric (NYSE: GE). The acquisition positions Aercap as the... more
ATC Aviation assists ITA Airways' cargo business
ATC Aviation Services started its partnership with ITA Airways on 15 October. The globally active GSSA will be responsible for the cargo sales promotion and marketing activities of Italy's new national carrier in Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Peru, South Africa,... more
Cargo Force: four new facilities for USPS
Cargo Force is opening four new facilities in USA to facilitate mail and express mail services in partnership with United States Postal Service (USPS) after signing a USD 100 million seven-year contract. The new hubs, located in Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California;... more
Ontario on its way to confirming cargo role
Located in the eastern part of the Los Angeles agglomeration, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is celebrating five years of local ownership. On 1 November 2016, leaders of the City of Ontario and San Bernardino County thankfully accepted ownership of the airport from the City... more
Skyteam welcomes ITA Airways
Kristin Colvile, CEO and managing director Skyteam (left), congratulated Alfredo Altavilla, executive chairman ITA Airways, for joining the global airline alliance, replacing Alitalia. With Italy’s new national carrier on board, Skyteam will continue to provide connections to... more
Partnership between Unilode and Hongyuan Group
Hongyuan Group, a corporation providing global trade, supply chain finance, logistics real estate and freight services, has entered into a five-year unit load device (ULD) supply and management partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions. Hongyuan Group operates a fleet of... more