MASKargo is seeking leases on widebody freighters to replace its four Boeing 747-200Fs wet leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic. It is understood that the lease on the four 747s expires in April 2010, with MASkargo managing director Shahari Sulaiman telling Air Transport Intelligence that the cargo carrier is hoping to make a decision before then,
Cobham Aviation Services Australia (formerly National Jet Systems) has won an extension to its contract with Australian air Express, which will see it continue to operate three BAe 146QT freighters for the Qantas-Australia Post joint venture. “This is a significant achievement for Cobham,” said Cobham CEO Peter Nottage. “For relationships like this to stand the
John McArdle, Adelaide Airport Limited’s general manager – corporate affairs, Adelaide and Parafield Airports, was elected as the chairman of the South Australian Freight Council at its recent AGM. He replaces Vincent Tremaine, who has stood down from the position after nearly seven years. McArdle is also currently the national chairman of the Australasian Airports’
Turkish all-cargo operator MNG Airlines has ordered two additional Airbus A330-200Fs on top of the two it ordered in 2007. Assembly of the first A330-200F is complete, with first flight expected in the coming weeks ahead of service entry in the northern summer of 2010.
FedEx has taken delivery of the first of 15 Boeing 777 Freighters it has on order, which it says will allow its customers to benefit from more point-to-point routings and shorter flying times. “The 777 Freighter will have a unique role for FedEx Express, providing exceptional range that brings new efficiency to the airline and
