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Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) Appointed as Cargo Handling Partner for RwandAir’s Direct Flights to Paris

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 08:17:17 +0000

RwandAir has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its operations on the recently launched direct flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle by appointing Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as its cargo handling partner. The recently inaugurated direct service between Paris and Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, operates three non-stop flights a week, facilitated by Airbus A330 aircraft. [...]

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Air Tanzania Receives Africa’s First Production 767F, Boosting Cargo Capabilities

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:34:56 +0000

Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first-ever 767-300 Freighter. This momentous occasion marks the arrival of Africa’s first production 767F and signals a major boost to Air Tanzania’s cargo operations, allowing the carrier to meet the increasing demand in the country’s burgeoning import and export market. The aircraft arrived today [...]

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Nigeria’s ValueJet Secures First CRJ200 Freighter, Pioneering West Africa’s Cargo Industry

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 30 May 2023 05:59:16 +0000

ValueJet the Nigerian startup airline that made headlines with its “first flight free” promotion, is now making waves in the cargo industry. The airline has successfully secured its first CRJ200 converted freighter, marking a significant milestone for both the carrier and West Africa’s cargo operations. The aircraft, bearing the registration 5N-CBZ, was ferried from the [...]

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Swissport Upgrades Air Cargo Center in Nairobi, Kenya

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:08:33 +0000

Swissport, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has recently invested in upgrading its cargo center at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya. The expansion project includes the addition of a new 750sqm interconnected cold storeroom with direct access to the airside from the perishable goods hub. The new [...]

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Ethiopian Cargo Partners with Cargo.One to Revolutionize Digital Sales and Expand Global Reach

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:27:16 +0000

Ethiopian Cargo, Africa’s largest network operator, has embarked on its digital transformation journey by partnering with cargo.one, a leading digital enabler. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Ethiopian Cargo as it embraces digital sales for the first time and taps into cargo.one’s expertise to unlock global sales potential. With a vision to rank among [...]

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Astral Aviation CEO Sanjeev Gadhia Reveals Ambitious Plans for Global Expansion

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:51:21 +0000

Kenya’s Astral Aviation is setting its sights on becoming a global player in the cargo airline industry. CEO Sanjeev Gadhia has revealed plans to establish three additional cargo subsidiaries in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, in addition to the recently launched joint venture with South Africa, Suid Cargo Airlines. To raise capital for these [...]

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Kenya Airways Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Certification for Pharmaceutical Logistics Excellence

admin — Fri, 05 May 2023 04:58:57 +0000

Kenya Airways Cargo has achieved the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its KQ Pharma Facility. This certification recognizes Kenya Airways’ consistent ability to safely transport high-value, temperature-controlled, and time-sensitive pharmaceuticals in line with the requirements of shippers. The KQ Pharma Facility is known [...]

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Qatar Airways Cargo Launches Kigali Cargo Hub in Partnership with RwandAir

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 04 May 2023 07:17:03 +0000

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the opening of its first cargo hub outside Qatar in partnership with RwandAir. The Kigali Africa Hub is part of a long-term strategic plan for the cargo division of RwandAir, which has seen cargo carried rise by nearly 26% in the last five years. The partnership saw Qatar Aviation Services [...]

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South African Airways Cargo appoints Menzies Aviation for air cargo services at three airports

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:26:09 +0000

South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services company, to provide air cargo services at three airports in South Africa. The airports are OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ). The appointment of Menzies is part of the [...]

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TAAG Angola Airlines Targets South Africa for Growth in Cargo Business

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:47:41 +0000

TAAG Angola Airlines has identified South Africa as a key strategic market for the airline’s growing cargo business development. With the growing demand for cargo services, the national airline of Angola aims to expand its operations and benefit from South Africa’s central location in the continent. Sajid Khan, head of freight, stated that the trend [...]

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