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Canada Cargo’s First Freighter Flight to Basel Touches Down

Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo mark the start of freighter operations to Basel, Switzerland, connecting one of Europe's premiere pharmaceutical hubs to the carrier’s extensive network through its Toronto global hub. The flights will operate twice per week using Air Canada Cargo’s Boeing 767 freighters. “We are excited to be returning to Basel, this time with our freighters, to serve a key market in Europe for pharmaceuticals. The capability of our freighters, ... [+]

WestJet Cargo, GTA Group inaugurate three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters

WestJet Cargo, together with the GTA Group, inaugurated the launch of three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters on April 20 in Toronto. More celebrations are planned today in Halifax and on April 25 in Vancouver. The event marked the start of a dedicated cargo service designed ... [+]

Cargo IQ drive on-time performance

Air cargo quality standards group Cargo IQ has updated its offset management platform ENCORE to give ground handling agents (GHAs) access to view service timelines for shipments according to their service level agreements (SLAs) with airline partners.The new access will bring ground handlers visibility over ... [+]

First lightweight active container makes maiden flight

Swiss WorldCargo, Swiss Airtainer, and B.P.L. announced the launch of a self-sustaining airfreight container for life-saving medicine that brings significant weight reduction of 250kgs and thereby less fuel consumption. This achievement seeks to revolutionize the cold chain logistics by providing a sustainable and innovative solution ... [+]

Global Aviation Group ASL Invests in Pionair

ASL Aviation Holdings has confirmed that it has acquired Australian airline, Pionair, Australia’s leading independent provider of charter and ACMI services. The Sydney based airline will continue to operate as a proudly Australian airline.Over time Pionair will reinforce its Australian identity and will be re-branded ... [+]

New life sciences air cargo community established in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, the number one bioscience manufacturing hub in the U.S. by export volume, is launching a Government-backed new Life Sciences Air Cargo Logistics Community, bringing together all parts of the supply chain with the objective of becoming the most important Life Science hub in ... [+]

Qatar Airways Cargo Launches Direct Bogota to Dallas Fort Worth Service

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced direct freighter service from Bogotá, capital of Colombia to Dallas Fort Worth in Texas. The once weekly B 777 freighter departs from Bogota on Mondays and flies to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).The freighter offers close to 100 tonnes ... [+]

Sterling Transportation now operating out of new facility new DFW Airport

"I've heard it said many times, 'Everything is bigger in Texas.' That statement is very true for our new DFW facility," said Jaye Fenner, Vice President of Sales at Sterling Transportation. "I am super excited about the expansion of capacity and services this location will ... [+]

Sterling Transportation Continues to Grow

Effective April 17th, Sterling Transportation will be operating out of their new facility in Coppell, TX, situated just north of the DFW Airport. "I've heard it said many times, 'Everything is bigger in Texas.' That statement is very true for our new DFW facility," said Jaye ... [+]

Puerto Rico launches air cargo life science community

Puerto Rico (PR), the number one bioscience manufacturing hub in the US by export volume, is launching a Government-backed Life Sciences Air Cargo Logistics Community. It will bring together all parts of the supply chain with the objective of making the US territory the most important ... [+]

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