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Saudia selects Mammoth Freighters to convert Boeing 777s for cargo
Saudi Arabian Airlines is investing in seven 777 converted freighters as it looks ahead to strong cargo opportunities.
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Israeli company confirms Cargojet deal for Boeing 777 cargo conversions
Israel Aircraft Industries announced Cargojet as the third customer for its program to convert Boeing 777 jets into full-time freighters.
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ATSG to lease Airbus freighters to European cargo airline
Air Transport Services Group seems to have immunized itself from air cargo volatility by leasing aircraft to e-commerce shippers and U.S. government personnel.
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Canada’s 3 largest airlines make big push in cargo
Canada isn’t a sleepy cargo destination anymore. E-commerce, cross-border and international shipping are robust, and Canadian airlines are adding freighters to meet the demand.
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Canada’s Cargojet quietly quadruples order for 777 freighters
Cargojet last year announced an order for two passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing 777 but was less public about buying six more of the aircraft.
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Charter airline to expand cargo business with light-duty freighters
Converting passenger aircraft for cargo use is like rebuilding a house. One alternative is a quick makeover for carrying parcels in the cabin.
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Russian takeover of foreign-owned aircraft portends higher lease rates
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.
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Airbus locks in Air-France KLM order for new A350 freighter
Air France-KLM is an early adopter of the new Airbus A350 freighter, which is based on the popular long-haul passenger aircraft.
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Logistics firm taps Azerbaijan airline for Cincinnati cargo flights
Crane Worldwide Logistics is tired of fighting for space on cargo jets, so it’s leasing whole planes so it can meet customers’ shipping needs.
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Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service
Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and…
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