freighters Tagged Articles

A mustard DHL cargo jet with red lettering loaded with cargo at night.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, May 26, 2021

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DHL Express to launch new cargo airline in Europe

Big integrated parcel carriers are constantly adding aircraft to their fleet, but that expansion is going even faster to keep up with e-commerce. DHL Express…

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An unpainted Boeing 737-800 with a wider cargo door cut into the side during modification work.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, May 24, 2021

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Freighter conversions: Boeing or the other guy?

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…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, April 14, 2021

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777 ‘Big Twin’ program reaches key stage for cargo conversion

The Big Twin is the nickname for the Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft. It’s big, has two engines and is getting ready for metal cutting.

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A large white plane with wheels down comes in for a landing.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, March 25, 2021

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Amazon airline ATSG touts red-hot business for cargo jet leases

Air Transport Services Group is riding the e-commerce wave. It’s expanding its fleet to meet demand from Amazon and other customers.

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Landscape photo of three planes on tarmac on sunny day

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, February 26, 2021

Rickenbacker Airport’s cargo roller coaster heads up in 2021

Rickenbacker Airport near Columbus, Ohio, is named after World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker. The airport is a regional hero, supporting more than 15,000 jobs,…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, January 5, 2021

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TSA 100% screening option could be cheaper for cargo shippers

The Transportation Security Administration’s top official for air cargo security is looking at a less-expensive alternative to intrusive inspection of all freighter shipments.

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A TSA inspector watches a Saudia plane being loaded with pallets of cargo.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, December 29, 2020

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TSA to propose scan-all alternative for air cargo security

Freight forwarders are vying against all-cargo airlines and online merchants over whether export cargo should be screened or get a green light to the aircraft…

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A white jet with a blue tail and the name Cargojet on its side has wheels down as it flies low to start landing.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, December 8, 2020

Cargojet adds capacity for DHL to meet e-commerce surge

Express carriers like DHL are getting slammed with e-commerce shipments as the holidays approach, and transportation contractors like Cargojet are throwing resources into the response.

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