Newsletter - 03rd May 2020

Daily News Updates / 03rd May 2020

Airlines
KLM introduces Cargo-in-Cabin: carrying cargo on passenger seats KLM’s first passenger carrier departed, carrying cargo not only in its belly but also on the passenger seats and in the baggage bins of the aircraft cabin. KLM operated a B777-3... READ MORE

Airlines
Airbus develops a solution for airlines to use their widebody aircraft for pure cargo operations during the COVID-19 pandemic Airbus is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after remova... READ MORE

Airlines
Ukraine’s SkyUp targets the air cargo business after the quarantine is over Ukraine’s SkyUp Airlines is to add dedicated cargo services to its activities in addition to the transportation of passengers. Accordingly, the company has applied for and recei... READ MORE

Airlines
Virgin Atlantic set to deliver PPE & medical supplies to the UK from China Virgin Atlantic is set to deliver over 43 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) in to the UK onboard special cargo-only flights which have been chartered by the Dep... READ MORE

Airlines
Alaska Air Cargo begins testing passenger aircraft to fly critical cargo Alaska Air Cargo announced it will fly passenger jets as cargo-only flights to carry essential goods like mail, medical equipment, e-commerce packages and food throughout its do... READ MORE

Airlines
MASKargo A380 in cargo-only flight ‘first’ MASKargo has operated an A380 aircraft on a cargo-only flight – moving e-commerce goods from Kuala Lumpur International (KLIA) to Heathrow. The airline said that — as far... READ MORE

Airlines
Avianca flies between Colombia and China The flight was completed on a Boeing 787 aircraft previously used for passengers and today 100% intended for cargo transportation.This is the second time that an Avianca aircraft ... READ MORE

ULD
Air Canada renews ULD management agreement with Unilode Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions, and Air Canada, one of Unilode’s largest customers, have exte... READ MORE