Virgin Atlantic Tagged Articles

Cargo door open with a container resting in the hold of a Virgin Atlantic plane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorSunday, August 30, 2020

Several regions experience air cargo lull ahead of peak season

Price inflation has tapered off for many - not all - air cargo markets during the second half of August. Shippers shouldn’t get used to…

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Cargo shown in the hold of a Virgin Atlantic passenger jet. Virgin Atlantic secured private funding to stave off bankruptcy.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, July 15, 2020

Virgin Atlantic secures emergency investment to fund operation

Virgin Atlantic is recapitalizing without support from the U.K. government thanks to internal and external investors and creditors.

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Boxes being loaded in rear door of plane with red tail.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, June 2, 2020

No letup in volatility for air cargo market

The airfreight market is a volatile conundrum. Overall, demand is down. But with few planes flying these days and everyone wanting a face mask, good…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, May 21, 2020

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FAA approves cargo to ride in passenger seats

One of the big innovations for passenger airlines during the coronavirus era is using their planes as dedicated cargo haulers. Cargo 2.0 was putting boxes…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, April 29, 2020

Scheduled cargo flights with passenger planes gain traction

Virgin Atlantic has an extensive cargo network using passenger aircraft that are flying without passengers.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, April 28, 2020

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New aircraft recruited for COVID mission; air cargo gets window seat

If it flies, it can be a cargo plane for coronavirus relief missions. Planes are being put to unconventional uses to support the coronavirus response,…

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