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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Cargo Facts is a website that covers the latest developments and trends in the air cargo industry. Find news, features, podcasts, and events on freighter conversions, carriers, aircraft leasing, and more.
The world’s top 50 cargo carriers - CARGOFACTS.COM
WEBAug 8, 2017 · As mentioned above, FedEx was the leader in total cargo traffic, with 17.08 billion RTKs flown in 2016. Emirates was well back, reporting total cargo traffic of 12.51 billion, with UPS, Cathay, and DHL Express rounding out the top five. But the gaps between these positions, and between most of the subsequent positions, were relatively small.
10 new widebody freighter operators in 2023 - Cargo Facts
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Learn about the airlines that added Airbus and Boeing widebody jet freighters to their fleets in 2023, covering four regions. See the types, models, and routes of the new widebody freighters.
30 Years of Cargo Facts: FedEx Makes It Big
WEBApr 13, 2011 · The aircraft’s delivery ceremony graced the cover of the March, 1986 issue of Cargo Facts. It was the first of an order of eight new-build DC-10s from McDonnell-Douglas. We had reported in January of that year that FedEx was looking for 727s and DC-10s anywhere it could get them, and was getting …
Kalitta secures contract with DHL for 777F ops - Cargo Facts
WEBJul 29, 2019 · US-based Kalitta Air’s first 777F (35607, ex-Emirates) will begin flying routes for DHL Express on an ACMI basis next month, the carrier confirmed to Cargo Facts. The aircraft was delivered last month, on lease from DAE Capital [FAT 004938]. Earlier this week, photos of the aircraft in Kalitta Air livery with a DHL tail surfaced […]
Air Belgium grows CMI ops with 747-8Fs - Cargo Facts
WEBJan 24, 2022 · Air Belgium will soon add to its CMI freighter fleet the two ex-Saudia 747-8Fs (37562 and 37563) that China-based Hongyuan Group intends to use for own-controlled operations. The 2013-vintage pair will operate between Chengdu (CTU) and Brussels (BRU) by the end of March 2022, according to Hongyuan Group social media posts. Unit 37563, which […]
Saudia orders 777 conversions with Mammoth Freighters
WEBMay 11, 2022 · Saudia has placed an order with Mammoth Freighters for seven 777 conversions along with options for five more [FATs 007541-7552]. Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI), the MRO arm of the Saudia group, will also build a conversion center in Jeddah (JED) hosting conversion lines for Mammoth’s 777 conversion program. The timeline for SAEI’s conversion activities […]
Qantas grounds 737-300F fleet, manages to secure lost capacity in …
WEBDec 11, 2019 · Qantas Airways grounded four 737-300BDSFs (23478, 23486, 23488 and 23490) today after Israel Aerospace Industries informed operators of an ‘apparent irregularity’ with the rigid barrier systems installed on some of its 737 Classic conversion aircraft. Although details regarding the issue are slim, IAI promised a quick fix. The company is currently working with the Civil […]
Listen: The expanding 737-800F fleet - Cargo Facts
WEBMar 7, 2022 · 0. Last week saw numerous 737-800 transactions and for good reason. More and more carriers around the world are adding the type to their fleets, including both existing freighter operators and those turning to the 737-800 as an entry point into cargo operations. In this episode of “Cargo Facts Connect,” Cargo …
CRJ200 P-to-F: The state of the program - Cargo Facts
WEBDec 23, 2014 · Given that the cost of conversion is about $1.8 million, a carrier can put a CRJ200F into service for well under $4 million. What you get for that $4 million is an eight-pallet twinjet freighter with a large cargo door, a payload of 6.7 tonnes, and a range at max payload of about 750 nm (1,200 nm in the case of the CRJ200 LR).
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