75 years to become a billion dollar business
American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of its first cargo flight today (October 15). The anniversary marks a significant milestone in the airline’s rich history of connecting the world beyond passenger service since 1944. “From the DC-3s American Airlines flew in our early days to the modern, fuel-efficient B777-300ERs and B787-9s in our fleet today, […]
Orangutan with human rights flies with American Airlines
American Airlines Cargo welcomed a special guest on a Buenos Aires – Dallas flight, Sandra the orangutan who has human rights. The 33-year-old orangutan has spent her life in captivity, born in Germany before moving to a zoo in Argentina 25 years ago. After protests to provide Sandra with better living conditions, she was granted […]
BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entry
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association (BIFA) annual Freight Service Awards competition. Now in their 31st year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport. As well as encouraging and […]
How can you improve? Break some records!
After a very positive year in 2017, could American Airlines Cargo improve further? Of course, by having a record-breaking year in 2018. Vice president of cargo sales, Roger Samways says that American Airlines Cargo broke all-time records across three major categories, which he says “speaks volumes about our team, especially during a year of high […]
American Airlines approves CSafe RAP containers
American Airlines Cargo has approved the use of CSafe RAP temperature-controlled active containers, making it the latest airline to offer the product to life-science customers. The CSafe RAP offers what the company claims is unmatched operational performance in the most extreme ambient conditions between -30C and +54C, with VIP insulation, air recirculation technology and an […]
Tim Isik joins cargo team at American Airlines
American Airlines Cargo has picked Tim Isik for the role of director cargo sales – Europe, Middle East and Africa. Isik comes from the passenger channel sales team, where he led the leisure sales business across the UK, Ireland and Iceland. Prior to his work in leisure sales, he worked in corporate sales, managing some […]
Jettainer provides AA Cargo with Cool Management
Jettainer has welcomed American Airlines Cargo as a customer for its ‘Cool Management’ system, giving the airline access to the ULD provider’s Cool Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi. After a successful test run, the centre has been managing the entire fleet of American Airlines Cargo’s reefer containers. The ‘Cool Management’ service includes leasing, managing […]
Little sunshine in the land of the yellow vests
France has been a troubled country lately, writes Chris Lewis. After a bright enough start, following his election victory, with President Macron’s labour market reforms getting ensnared in the ‘Gilets Jaunes’ protests towards the end of last year; economic growth is expected to fall to an unimpressive 1.7% for 2018. It remains to be seen […]
American Airlines to connect Dublin with Dallas
American Airlines Cargo will connect Dublin with Dallas Fort Worth for the first time, with seasonal flights from 7 June to 28 September using a Boeing 787-9. Texas is the second largest importing state in the US, where the manufacturing sector is projected to continue growing in the coming years. Customers with a range of […]
$1billion of revenue for American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines Cargo broke multiple performance, volume and revenue records in 2018, finishing the year with more than $1 billion in revenue for the first time in history. The airline moved record volumes of freight and mail in 2018, handling two billion pounds, as well as achieving history-breaking Flown as Booked numbers. New routes, strategic […]
AA Cargo leader awarded KAAMCO Cargo award
Richard Burkhardt, general manager of cargo operations for American Airlines Cargo has won KAAMCO’s Cargo Committee Board, an association of station managers of all scheduled airlines operating into and out of JFK International Airport, Person of the Year award, which highlights the relentless efforts of one individual. The recipient is diligent in their work, hands-on […]
American Airlines flies sweet chestnuts to the US
American Airlines Cargo has been carrying more than 10 tonnes of sweet chestnuts a day between Rome and New York to help US customers enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas. Used in the preparation of soups, desserts, flours and creams, the chestnuts originate in the Campania region of Italy, around Naples. They are harvested in the mountains […]
American Airlines clears up after Hurricane Michael
Following the devastation left by Hurricane Michael in October, American Airlines Cargo employees took it on themselves to find ways to help local communities. The Miami team partnered with the American Red Cross to compile packages for those who lost everything in the storm. The group put together more than 5,000 boxes of hygiene kits […]
American Airlines Cargo breaks another operational record
American Airlines Cargo continues to outperform and exceed operational performance records achieved in the past seven decades, says the airline. Earlier this year, the team had a record-setting second quarter, moving nearly 350 million pounds (158 000 tonnes) of freight, up 10 per cent from 2017, plus a record June performance. New routes, strategic capacity […]
American Airlines Cargo shows off Milan Malpensa facility
American Airlines Cargo has shown off its new facility at Milan Malpensa Airport, with customers from across Italy viewing the 53,000 square foot building. The building handles the airline’s daily flights to New York and Miami and growing cargo volumes from northern Italy have increased customer demand for direct services out of Italy. Frequently shipped […]
Jessica Tyler to oversee American Airlines’ digital transformation
American Airlines Cargo has promoted Jessica Tyler to vice president of strategy and development, focusing on technology and digital transformation. Her organisation will focus on the future, looking at investing in the right technology and products, as well as leading American Airlines’ digital transformation initiative to replace 90 per cent of the legacy technology. Tyler […]
WFS invests in new cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has invested in a new cargo terminal at Milan Malpensa Airport capable of handling over 47,000 tonnes a year. Malpensa is WFS’s first cargo handling facility in Italy, where it previously only operated offices to provide documentation and cargo operations supervision services for American Airlines and China Cargo Airlines. American Airlines […]
Record setting growth for American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has had record-setting growth in the second quarter, with a significant increase in e-commerce, pharmaceutical and perishable shipments. The airline handled almost 158 million kilogrammes of freight in the period compared to 144 million a year ago, with June recording its best performance in more than 10 years. A number of factors […]
AA Cargo moves 5,500 tonnes of asparagus in H1 2018
American Airlines Cargo team has moved nearly 5,500 tonnes of fresh asparagus around the world in the first six months of 2018. Growers in Mexico and Peru supply the majority of the early season asparagus for Europe and Asia. American then forwards the veggies on its widebody aircraft from a number of key US hubs. “The […]
60 seconds with American Airlines Cargo’s Lisa Oxentine
Lisa Oxentine is the managing director, global and key accounts – cargo sales. Prior to joining the cargo team in 2017, she led the customer recovery team in the Customer Experience department, managing 47 system-wide managers who focused on ensuring a top-notch experience for customers across the entire American Airlines network. She joined American in […]
American Airlines brings Spanish art to San Antonio
American Airlines Cargo has transported priceless Spanish art by masters including Goya and Picasso to San Antonio for the city’s tri-centennial celebration. The works by El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, Picasso and other masters will be displayed at the San Antonio Museum of Art exhibition, “Spain: 500 Years of Spanish Painting from the Museums of Madrid” […]
Demand proves robust for American Airlines Cargo
American Airlines is also bullish about the East Coast. “Air capacity for cargo from the East Coast is very competitive and constantly changing. But so far this year, demand has been robust. Even as we come into the summer season, that pace has continued,” says AA managing director of Cargo Sales Linda Dreffein. “Especially from […]
AA’s ‘ciao’ to the Customer Cap in Milan
American Airlines cargo and passenger teams in the Italian city of Milan have won the company’s Customer Cup for Q1 2018. Earlier this month the airline celebrated a decade of connecting New York and Milan and in August this year its cargo operations will expand into a new 5,000 sq metre facility at Malpensa Airport. […]
American Airlines starts cargo services to Cuba
American Airlines has become the first US passenger airline to begin cargo services to Cuba by offering mail services into and out of Havana. Havana is the airline’s principal destination from the US with one daily flight between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport using an Airbus A319, and four flights […]
American Airlines honours fallen heroes on Memorial Day
American Airlines is continuing to honour US armed forces members who died in service this Memorial Day with measures such as transporting the fallen heroes home. Team members work together, often on very short notice to ensure every fallen hero is transported home with the utmost respect, dignity and honour. In most cases, Color Guard […]
AA Cargo scoops Multimodal 2018 airfreight award
Last night, at a glittering dinner held at the VOX at Resorts World at the UK’s National Exhibition Centre at Birmingham International Airport, American Airlines Cargo was named ‘Air Cargo Operator of the Year’. The FTA Multimodal Awards evening hosted some 800 contenders, VIPs and colleagues. Organisers say the “awards recognise excellence in air, road, […]
Cinco de Mayo holiday drives demand for limes
American Airlines Cargo has undertaken multiple shipments of limes from Brazil to meet demand during the peak growing season, just in time for the Cinco de Mayo holiday, where limes are in high demand. Multiple shipments of more than 103 tonne of the green citrus fruit have been moved from Brazil to Canada this past […]
American Airlines Cargo expands in France
American Airlines Cargo had a good year in France during 2017, according to AA Cargo regional sale manager Kathleen Lesage. “In 2017, we carried over 20 per cent more freight than in 2016,” Lesage tells Air Cargo Week. “During our peak season, we operate roughly 84 flights a week to and from CDG. “Last year […]
American Airlines strikes GSSA deal for Prague flights
American Airlines has appointed Strike Aviation as its cargo GSSA for direct flights from Prague to Philadelphia and for other European markets. The services depart Prague at 11.30am using a Boeing 767-300, arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 3.10pm. Strike will also act as the offline cargo GSSA for Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia, which will be […]
AA Cargo picks GSAs for Croatia, Slovenia and Kuwait
American Airlines Cargo has extended its international reach with the appointment of general sales agents (GSA) in Croatia, Slovenia and Kuwait. Specialist Central Eastern Europe and Balkans company R-BAG will represent American Airlines Cargo from Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia and at Zagreb International Airport in Croatia. Al Rashed International Group will represent the airline as […]
