Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, commences a freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco as of today, January 09, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the…
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Ethiopian Enhances its Cargo Service in Mexico Moving its Operation to the New Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services, the largest cargo network operator in Africa, has repositioned its operations from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to the brand-new Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) starting from September 2, 2023. Regarding the move, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We have been proudly serving the Mexican market from the…
Uganda’s BAR Aviation Transports 18 Rhinos A Milestone in Wildlife Conservation
Uganda’s BAR Aviation has achieved a groundbreaking feat in the field of wildlife transportation. BAR successfully completed the task of transporting a group of eighteen rhinos from South Africa to Congo over the weekend of 3rd to 4th June 2023 using its C-130 aircraft. This remarkable achievement not only showcases the competence of Uganda’s aviation…
Etihad Cargo signs MoU with Astral Aviation to expand African network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation Ltd to expand the partnership between the two parties and enhance the cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi, further growing Etihad Cargo’s reach into the African market. Through the comprehensive MoU, Etihad Cargo’s customers will…
Swissport adds Mombasa to its African network
Swissport is adding Mombasa, Kenya, to its growing African network. With the new presence at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA), Swissport is now offering aviation ground services at 31 airports across Africa. In Kenya, Swissport has been supporting airlines in Nairobi since 1997 where it also operates a cargo center. Swissport started operations at the…
Air Cargo Demand Softens in September – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 10.6% compared to September 2021 (-10.6% also for international operations), but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%). Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021 (+5.0%…
Dash 8-100
The Series 100 was the original 37- to 39-passenger version of the Dash 8 that entered service in 1984. The original engine was the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 and later units used the PW121. Rated engine power is 1,800 shp (1,340 kW). Cargo Door Dimension (W*H) 1.27m x 1.52m Height Restrictions 1.36m Maximum Payload (Tonnes) 2.272T (2,272kg)…
CRJ 200F
The CRJ200SF is a Passenger-to-freighter conversion of CRJ200 which is identical to the CRJ100 except for its engines, which were upgraded to the CF34-3B1 model, offering improved efficiency. Crew 3–4 : 2 Flight Crew + 1–2 cabin crew Cabin height 6 ft 1 in / 1.85 m Cabin width 8 ft 3 in / 2.53 m Length 87 ft…
Fokker 27F
Technical Specifications Exterior Exterior Height: 28 ft 7 in Wing Span: 95 ft 2 in Length: 82 ft 3 in Occupancy Crew: 2-3 Passengers: 48-56 Operating Weights Max T/O Weight: 43592 Lb Empty Weight: 24701 Lb Range Max Range: 1404 nm Service Ceiling: 29500 ft Performance Rate of Climb: 1,451 fpm Normal Cruise: 248kn kts Power Plant Engines: 2 Engine Mfg: Rolls-Royce Engine Model: Dart Mk.532-7
Boeing 777 Freighter
The range capability of the 777F provides significant savings for cargo operators. It enables them to take advantage of fewer stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs, and shorter cargo delivery times. The new freighter also integrates smoothly with existing cargo operations and facilitates interlining with 747 freighter…