Airline Cargo Management

Candidate for conversion

Vallair is ramping up cargo capabilities and sees opportunities as a wave of new freighters take off. Keith Mwanalushi speaks to Head of Cargo Conversions Peter Koster while in Montpellier, France
The animal trails

Transporting animals is big business, and as Ian Putzger finds, investment and a clear strategy is key to keeping revenue up
Sheikh...ing things up

Airports in the Middle East are moving in to capitalise on the region’s growing importance in the world cargo network. Stan Abbott looks at how these major hubs and their base carriers are facilitating the transit of growing volumes of freight

From: ALCM | December 2018

Following the start of all-cargo services by Hawaiian Airlines, the spotlight is back on regional freighters but despite abundant freight to carry, finding enough pilots is a concern. Ian Putzger reports

Shifting cargo

From: ALCM | December 2018

ULD management specialist Unilode is increasing visibility of cargo shipments through robust tracking services and outsourcing programmes. Ian Putzger speaks to Chief Executive Officer Benoît Dumont

Handle with care

The care and operation of ULDs has come under the spotlight recently, and as Bob Rogers Vice President at ULD CARE reveals, there are some new solutions to old problems

Change is in the air

Logistics companies are facing an era of unprecedented change as digitisation, operating models and customer expectations evolve. Keith Mwanalushi looks at some recent developments

The lease chronicles

Recent freighter lease deals for the 737-800 are but the slow beginnings of a market that is set to burgeon rapidly, just as soon as used prices and airframe availability reach their sweet spot. Paul E Eden reports

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Keith Mwanalushi

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keith@airtransportpubs.com

Boeing’s latest forecast on the global air cargo industry has shone a light on the vital role that freighters will play in the wider context of trade and transportation of goods

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Vallair delivers first Boeing 737-40...

Vallair, the aircraft trading, leasing and specialist MRO organisation, has completed delivery of their first B737-400F to Guangdong Longhao Aviation Group of China for a Boeing 737CL. The aircraft (MSN27916) was previously operated by Japan Transocean Airlines and was converted at Gameco in Guangzhou under a Pemco STC.