Air cargo
New home for the UK’s last Boeing 747 operator
UK cargo carrier and the only remaining operator of the Boeing 747 in the country, One Air, has moved its base from London/Heathrow to East Midlands Airport, which “will now be a regular origin and destination point [for its] freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services.”
Reversible airliner freighter conversions: the start-up revolutionising air cargo
Cristian Sutter, CEO of Avensis Aviation, sees potential where others don’t. While the airline industry was reeling from the impact of COVID-19, he was looking at ways to ensure the freighter market remained flying
Boeing 747s return to service with Emirates
Two Queens of the Sky have been leased by the operator – the first time they’ve been used by the carrier in six years
Has the COVID air cargo boom collapsed?
Air cargo was one of the success stories of the pandemic, but has the shine worn off? David Willis looks at the latest trends and challenges
Why this TUI 737 is now flying cargo in Rwanda
For more than a decade it shuttled holidaymakers around Europe, but now this Boeing 737 example has found a new lease of life in Africa. Find out more...
Boeing forecasts “strong demand” for air cargo services over next 20 years
The US manufacturer has released its projections for the air cargo market through to 2041. Find out further here…
Silk Way West Airlines to add 777X
The Azerbaijani cargo carrier says acquisition of the brand-new widebody type will enable benefits including the further expansion of its international network.
Container shipping giant unveils new cargo airline
Using a fleet of Boeing widebody freighters, the carrier is scheduled to start operations in 2023. Find out more on Key.Aero.
Boeing boost for UPS
The US-based package delivery giant has purchased more Boeing widebody freighters. Exact details can be found on Key.Aero…