https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:44:36 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/embraers-e190f-cargo-plane-receives-faa-certification/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:44:36 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96979 Embraer’s E190F cargo aircraft, known as the E-Freighter, has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced that both its passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This certification follows approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/09/air-charter-service-completes-complex-cargo-delivery-for-indonesian-oil-platform/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:06:54 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96881 Air Charter Service (ACS) successfully orchestrated a challenging cargo delivery from Italy to Indonesia for an offshore oil platform under construction. The operation, conducted in July, involved transporting two aftercoolers weighing nearly 50 tons each. Jason Bird, Cargo Director of ACS Singapore, said, “Our customer approached us to transport two 48 ton aftercoolers from Italy]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/08/teleport-and-etihad-cargo-partner-to-boost-southeast-asia-middle-east-freight-capacity/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:37:45 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96742 Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have announced a partnership to increase cargo capacity and frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, responding to growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. The collaboration, which began in May, has seen Teleport deploy freighters for Etihad to transport goods such as machines,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/emirates-skycargo-orders-five-more-boeing-777-freighters/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:10:52 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96664 Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, doubling its order book to 10 of the twin-engine freighters. The deal will increase Emirates’ total Boeing widebody aircraft orders to 245, including the 10 777 Freighters. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/aircraft-charter-helps-transport-greater-kudu-to-new-home-in-chile/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:09:57 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96648 Air Charter Service (ACS) recently arranged the transport of an eight-month-old greater kudu named Linus from a zoo to a conservation area in Chile. The charter specialist coordinated a complex journey involving two aircraft and an overnight stopover to move the young antelope safely to his new habitat. Richard Thompson, President of ACS Americas, said:]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/etihad-cargo-expands-european-network-with-new-madrid-freighter-route/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:50:38 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96597 Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced the expansion of its European freighter network with a new route to Madrid, Spain. Key points from the announcement include: 1. Launch date: July 15, 2024 2. Service details: Two weekly Boeing 777 freighter flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid Over 200 tonnes]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/emirates-skycargo-launches-executive-leadership-programme-to-develop-future-cargo-leaders/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:49:39 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96542 Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, has implemented a bespoke training programme designed to equip the cargo leaders of tomorrow with the necessary commercial and leadership skills for future success. The initiative aims to create opportunities for growth within the airline’s operations and inspire employees to develop their careers with Emirates SkyCargo. The Executive]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/iata-reports-strong-air-cargo-demand-growth-continuing-into-q2-2024/ Thu, 30 May 2024 00:15:26 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96533 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets, showing strong annual growth in demand continuing into the second quarter (Q2). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 11.1% compared to April 2023 levels, marking the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/etihad-cargo-fully-prepared-for-uaes-new-pre-loading-cargo-information-regulations/ Tue, 14 May 2024 01:47:43 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96461 Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. PLACI is an advanced security measure designed to enhance the monitoring and safety of air cargo by mandating the]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/04/etihad-cargo-enhances-cool-chain-capabilities-with-the-introduction-of-cool-dollies/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:40:02 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96369 Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has further enhanced its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi hub by adding high-tech cool dollies to its tarmac transportation fleet. The introduction of these specialized containers, in partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo (EASC), aims to provide maximum safety and temperature control for]]>