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Boeing launches new B777-8 with 50 orders from Qatar
Boeing today launched the new B777-8 Freighter with an order for up to 50 aircraft from one of Qatar Airways. ➤
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A.P. Moller-Maersk acquires air forwarder, leases and buys freighters
A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world’s largest shipping line announced today it intends to acquire Germany-based air freight forwarding company Senator International, as well as acquire air cargo freighters. ➤
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Boeing, GAMECO add two more B767-300 conversion lines
Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company (GAMECO) plan to create additional capacity for the B767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with two additional conversion lines next year. ➤
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DHL Express makes first-ever for 12 all-electric cargo aircraft
DHL Express places a ground-breaking order for 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation, the Seattle-area-based global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft. Delivery of the aircraft will take place in 2024. ➤
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Aviation leaders partner on India relief flight
The coordinated efforts of a group of aviation leaders have resulted in a B747 freighter carrying 50 tonnes of urgently-needed Covid relief aid, including life-saving oxygen machines, arriving in New Delhi this week. ➤
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Silk Way West signs for five B777 Freighters
Silk Way West Airlines signs a purchase agreement with Boeing to purchase five B777 Freighter aircraft, with delivery planned over 2023-2027. ➤
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Cargo important to ATR’s Covid-recovery strategy
ATR is aiming for a more significant global presence in the next decade, in part by tapping its new-build freighter offering. ➤
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Lufthansa Cargo posts record results, plans to add another B777F
Lufthansa Cargo posts its best result in its 26-year history as the global pandemic stokes demand, with the carrier saying it will acquire an another B777 Freighter. ➤
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United Cargo rejigs schedule after 24 B777-200s pulled
United Airlines’ cargo schedule will be impacted by the carrier’s removal of 24 B777-200 aircraft following an engine failure of United flight 328 over the weekend. ➤
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Qatar Airways adds 3 B777Fs pushing freighter fleet to 30
Qatar Airways Cargo takes delivery of three brand new B777 freighters, bringing its total freighter fleet count to 30 aircraft. ➤