Airlines and air cargo operators may struggle to effectively distribute new COVID-19 vaccines in light of global travel restrictions, according to an industry association. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), an association that represents nearly 300 airlines worldwide, has warned that government-enforced travel curbs and quarantine requirements will hinder the airline industry’s ability to effectively
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has finally joined the long list of airlines to convert passenger aircraft into freighters, starting with its A330.
A new survey has found that only 28 per cent of participants in the air cargo industry feel well prepared to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine once available. The statistic is hugely concerning, due to the vital role the aviation industry will be required to play once a safe vaccine has been produced, as it will
AerSale, Inc., a leading provider of aviation products and services, had announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 24 Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft stored at AerSale’s Heavy MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) facility located at the Roswell Air Center in New Mexico. All aircraft are equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-535 series engines,
On 20 September 2020, Boeing announced a firm order from an unidentified customer for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), as well as agreements to open additional conversion lines in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore to meet strong market demand. Based on the popular Next-Generation 737, the 737-800BCF offers operators newer technology, lower fuel consumption, and
SF Holdings has successfully completed a trial of China’s first unmanned cargo flight in the country's northwest.
