Latest Cargo airlines Stories

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered the first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines marking the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier. Today's 777F is being leased to Ethiopian Airlines from GECAS. "This delivery marks another special day for Ethiopian Airlines and all of Ethiopia. We are not only becoming the first African carrier operating Boeing's 777 Freighter, today we are also taking our cargo operations to a new level and into...

LONDON, August 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OAG Cargo, specialists in the supply of data and information products for the global aviation industry, is delighted to announce that Saudi Airlines Cargo has decided to make its US origin rates - General, BellyFlex, MainDeck, Dangerous Goods, Perishable and Courier - available on AFRA (Air Freight Rate Application). This represents a major vote of confidence in OAG Cargo and its AFRA system - an application that enables air...

EVERETT, Wash., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered a 747-8 Freighter to Narita-based Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), marking the Japanese debut for the 747-8. The new airplane is NCA's first 747-8 Freighter on order with Boeing. "We are excited to take delivery of this new fuel-efficient freighter, which will be a perfect addition to NCA's cargo fleet," said Takuzo Nomura, Senior Executive Managing Director, NCA. "The 747-8 Freighter will provide improved...

DALLAS, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Cargo® (NYSE: LUV) is proud to introduce Cargo Companion(TM), a comprehensive asset tracking service, providing Customers with complete visibility regarding the location and environmental status of high-value and time/temperature-sensitive items shipped via Southwest Airlines Cargo. Designed for freight forwarders, couriers, perishable commodity Shippers, and Shippers of time-critical and high-value items, Cargo Companion...

EVERETT, Wash., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today marked the 20th delivery of its new 747-8. The airplane, a 747-8 Freighter, was delivered to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Atlas Air will operate it on behalf of Panalpina, the Swiss-based freight operator. This marks the first time in Panalpina's history that an airplane has been painted in the company's livery. The 747-8 Freighter will immediately enter service when it departs Seattle for Hong Kong later...

EVERETT, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and UPS celebrated the delivery today of the cargo operator's 50th 767-300 Freighter. The airplane joins the world's largest 767 Freighter fleet. "The Boeing 767 Freighter is the workhorse of our fleet," said UPS Airlines President Mitch Nichols. "This versatile widebody is an important element in UPS's global logistics network, helping us reach over 200 countries and territories each day." The 767 Freighter is based...

SEATTLE, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lynden International announces the promotion of Sheri Coluccio to District Manager at the Seattle Service Center. Coluccio will develop domestic and international business and manage sales and operations for the freight forwarding company. A 16-year veteran of Lynden International, Coluccio has held key positions at the company as a Senior Account Executive in both Phoenix and Seattle and as Seattle District Sales Manager from 2009 to present. She...

DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates SkyCargo, the Dubai-based air freight division of Emirates, has been voted Cargo Airline of the Year and - for the 24th consecutive year - it was also named Best Middle East Cargo Airline. The carrier, which was also named Best African Cargo Airline, received the accolades at the prestigious Cargo Airline...

NORWALK, Conn., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Air Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has taken ownership of its fourth 777F, the world's largest and most advanced twin-engine freighter, at Boeing headquarters in Everett, Washington. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/NY81217 ) Southern Air is the only ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) operator to fly the 777F, enabling it to serve customers with fewer stops, shorter cargo...

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) last night filed its petitioner's brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the FAA's exclusion of cargo operations from new rules governing pilot duty and rest requirements. The following statement is from the IPA's General Counsel William Trent: "The FAA acted contrary to Congress' mandate when the Agency published new pilot duty and rest rules in...