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Atlas Air jumbo jets with blue and gold lettering sit on tarmac at dawn.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, September 22, 2021

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Atlas Air inks 747 freighter contract with FedEx

FedEx doesn’t operate any 747 freighters itself but is hiring Atlas Air to use jumbo jets on its behalf.

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A white jumbo jet with blue lettering takes off with nose lifted in air.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, September 16, 2021

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Western Global Airlines asks DOT for permission to expand fleet

Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.

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A small Air Wisconsin cargo jet sits on tarmac next to big hangar on bright day.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, September 9, 2021

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United Express operator Air Wisconsin dips toe in air cargo

In the pandemic era, passenger travel can be especially fickle. Air Wisconsin will try its hand at cargo so it has more revenue opportunities.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, August 9, 2021

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Why a big 767 freighter operator now likes the Airbus A330

A U.S. aviation services company called ATSG has lots of Boeing 767s in its freighter fleet. Now it wants to convert large Airbus passenger planes…

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Cargo pallets on the tarmac waiting to be loaded on an Air Canada plane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, June 14, 2021

First Air Canada freighter routes include Miami, Mexico and S. America

Air Canada is making cargo a bigger part of its business plan. It’s turning eight passenger planes into double-deck freighters.

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A sheet of strawberry cartons being scanned by a warehouse worker.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, May 17, 2021

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Perishable produce puts more pressure on tight air cargo market

Finding cargo space on aircraft these days is a challenge. Now comes another layer of demand from U.S. fruit growers looking to export from the…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, May 11, 2021

ST Engineering forms freighter-leasing joint venture

Leasing companies are investing in pre-owned passenger planes that can be converted into freighters, and production companies are stepping up to meet their need.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, April 8, 2021

Air cargo gone wild: 9% growth in February

Air cargo carriers can barely keep up with demand. International passenger airlines are desperate for more traffic. But the two segments are inextricably linked, for…

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Cargo pallets on a hydraulic lift being unloaded out of side door of large aircraft with white fuselage.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, March 30, 2021

Suez bypass: Good luck finding an air cargo alternative

You think you can just book your cargo on a plane to avoid the ocean shipping congestion at the Suez Canal? Guess again. Freighters were…

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A white MD-88 aircraft with side cargo door open at night.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, March 23, 2021

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Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters?

USA Jet Airlines, a small cargo operator, is converting old MD-88s into freighters. Airlines gave up on this plane, so why is anyone investing to…