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Greater package volumes are dictating FedEx’s purchase of 20 more cargo jets.

The past week in images features a tornado spotted at thousands of feet in the air, a trucker saving an injured animal and a unique military aircraft fueling.

Some car owners will only take their cars to the dealer for maintenance, while others are content with an independent mechanic. The choice is similar for airlines that want to modify aircraft to carry cargo.

Aircraft conversion houses tear apart passenger aircraft, then reinforce the walls and floor so they can handle heavy cargo on the main deck. Business is growing along with trade.

Silk Way Airlines is flying freighters to Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. One of its airplanes may be delivering goods to an airport near you.

GDC Technics has laid off 223 workers and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing a Boeing contract.

GDC Technics is permanently closing its San Antonio plant where most of the work on the Air Force One planes were done.

United Airlines’ cargo division has been riding high the past year. But it could lose some resources as the company realigns the fleet to make up for the suspension of two dozen 777-200s after an engine blowout.

2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing’s 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.

BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management plans to add up to a dozen Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to its portfolio in response to high demand for regional cargo jets that can support the burgeoning e-commerce and express cargo market.  The San Francisco-based leasing outfit said this week it ordered six conversions, with an option for six […]

Boeing is pulling the plug on its 747-8 production line, and Atlas Air is snapping up the last planes. DHL Express is also ordering 777 freighters.

The Boeing 777 is highly prized for its cargo capability, whether it’s in passenger or cargo configuration. Three airlines are adding freighters to their fleets, which is welcome news to companies trying to book cargo space when there aren’t enough aircraft flying.

Freighter demand is on the rise — here’s a look at why.

There will be more than 2,400 extra all-cargo aircraft in circulation by 2040 to support growth in global trade and e-commerce, Boeing says.

Real Estate Roundup is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of industrial real estate used for logistics and transportation. This week: Prologis, Brookfield and Greek Development aggressively pursue industrial real estate development. The COVID-19 pandemic has unquestionably had a negative impact on various facets of the economy, from the pace of new job […]

The 737-800 and 767-300 passenger planes are ripe for converting to all-cargo configurations due to their age and capabilities. Boeing is adding extra capacity to keep up with orders.

Tom Williams has led companies through initial public offerings and acquisitions.

A look at the latest campaign spending reports shows that those in the transportation industries are heavily supporting Democratic candidates, but Trump holds a big edge among companies and PACs.

Russian airline has become the 19th customer for the twin-engine, all-cargo aircraft.

GE Capital Aviation Services now has 74 orders for Boeing to convert versatile, narrow-body passenger planes for express and e-commerce services.