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Top 25 cargo airlines: Freighter operators to the fore
WEBFedEx, UPS and Qatar were last year the largest air cargo carriers once again, but there were major winners and losers in the overall top 25 airlines as the Covid pandemic took its toll on the market (see full at end of article).
Top 25 air cargo carriers for 2021 revealed - Air Cargo News
WEBIATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) data for 2021 showed the top 25 cargo airlines last year had strong volume growth following a tough first pandemic year (full chart at end of article).
Emirates SkyCargo volumes continue to recover as revenues soar
WEBEmirates SkyCargo saw its volumes continue to recover in the 2021/2022 financial year while revenues continued to beat pre-Covid levels. For the 12 months ending March 31, Emirates SkyCargo saw its revenues increase by 26.6% year on year to AED21.6bn, which was also higher than the AED13.1bn registered in pre-pandemic financial year 2018/2019.
CMA CGM plans airline launch for first half 2022 - Air Cargo News
WEBFrance-based shipping group CMA CGM looks set to launch its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) airline in the first half of this year, which could mean a phased switch of A330-200 freighter services from its Liege hub in Belgium to Paris CDG.
Top 25 air cargo carriers: Cargo airlines tackle tough times
WEBHow did other airlines fare? Lessor specialist Atlas Air achieved a 2.8% increase in volumes. The airline said it took delivery of four new 747-8Fs and the first of four 777Fs, all of which are operating for customers under long-term agreements.
time:matters quickly adapts to a changing air cargo market
WEBCelebrating 20 years in business in 2022, time:matters, part of the Lufthansa Cargo group, responded swiftly earlier in 2020 when China needed face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) shipped from Europe.
Airfreight Rates - Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index - Air Cargo News
WEBFind the latest data and trends on airfreight rates across major trade lanes, powered by the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index.
Cargo airlines weather the storm of fuel price hikes
WEBIn February, against a backdrop of strong demand for still limited capacity due to the pandemic, the Ukraine-Russia war forced airlines to fly longer routes to avoid Russia-Ukraine airspace and increase their fuel usage, and now inflation is rising around the world.