IAG Cargo starts using Boeing 787-9 on London – Delhi service

IAG Cargo has started using its first Boeing 787-9 on its London – Delhi service, to take advantage of India’s growing pharma industry. The aircraft, operated by British Airways from Heathrow Airport, provides up to 22 tonnes of cargo capacity a day. The Boeing 787-9 has can carry seven cargo pallets, and IAG Cargo says […]

Growth remains slow at European airports

Freight volumes at European airports grew by 0.4 per cent year-on-year in August, with Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol the only top five hubs to see growth during the month, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Europe. Frankfurt Airport, the largest freight airport in Europe, saw volumes fall by 4.7 per cent to […]

IAG Cargo takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9

IAG Cargo has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9, which will be operated by British Airways and will operate on its Heathrow Airport to Delhi service from 25 October. The airline will be taking delivery of five 787-9s this year and has 22 on order. IAG Cargo will take delivery of 11 in 2016, one […]

CHEP Aerospace Solutions awarded US and European repair certification

CHEP Aerospace Solutions has been awarded Part 145 certification for repair and maintenance of aviation equipment from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency. The company says the certification will enable it to reduce fuel costs and its carbon footprint by repairing containers, pallets and galley carts at the station where […]

Heathrow Airport sees cargo volumes fall in August

Heathrow Airport has seen its fourth consecutive monthly year-on-year (YOY) fall in August, with cargo volumes dropping by 0.2 per cent to 122,540 tonnes. The airport has seen cargo volumes fall in May, June, July and August having experienced YOY growth of at least two per cent in every month between January and April. The […]