The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing knew of previous failures in a structural component that broke on a UPS MD-11 freighter in November, causing a fatal crash.
Cargojet, the largest all-cargo airline in Canada, has sent two freighters for repairs after a recent hailstorm.
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ABX Air’s pilots union is out of Amazon’s doghouse, resulting in an improved labor agreement and a contract to fly 10 freighters.
Cargolux is investing in aircraft to fight wildfires, a completely new line of business for the freighter operator.
IAG’s cargo division has convinced management to use larger passenger jets on some short-hop routes to capture more cargo business.
Air Lease Corp. is writing off $800 million worth of aircraft it can’t reclaim from Russian airlines – another reason leasing could be more expensive.
Getting Russian aircraft in the air to fly home is like aiding and abetting a criminal, the U.S. says. Penalties will apply.
The United States is closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft as punishment for invading Ukraine, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address to the nation Tuesday night. “I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights — further isolating Russia — […]
Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire
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Airlines put many aircraft into a deep sleep to ride out the pandemic slowdown in business, but storing and reactivating them involves a lot of resources.
Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.
UPS doesn’t want any hitchhikers on its cargo aircraft, especially pests like the Japanese beetle. Learn how the company thwarts them.
Delta has a stronger balance sheet than many airlines so it is going to the market to expand its fleet.
DHL Express is constantly investing in its network, but the growth of e-commerce is accelerating expansion of its operations.
Alaska Airlines is building back its fleet.
UPS is one of nine companies that have leased lots of freighters from Air Transport Services Group this year. Find out who else is leasing these popular aircraft.
It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and typhoon season in Asia. Planes on the ground are vulnerable. United Airlines and Hong Kong International Airport reveal their playbooks for securing parked planes.
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