While many major airlines around the world are contemplating how many and which aircraft they must retire to stay afloat, they must also decide which of their existing, active aircraft should be grounded to maximize efficiency while minimizing costs, until they are ready to return the aircraft to service. However, one carrier — Fiji Airways — is taking a different approach to this obstacle with one of its powerhouses for its international routes, the Airbus A350-900 XWB. The airline has…
Mesa Air Group, a major regional carrier in the United States, announced Monday that it will provide air cargo services for DHL Express starting this year. Mesa will inaugurate the Boeing 737-400F into its fleet for the flights. The contract will see Mesa operate two cargo aircraft out of Cincinnati/Northern…
Earlier this month, UPS Airlines announced that it will begin service from Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, Ind. The flights will be operated using the carrier's Airbus A300 freighters between Gary and the cargo giant's global air hub in Louisville, Ky. This new route is yet another that shows UPS's…
Given the recent talk about the large demand for air cargo movements in the United States, it’s common to forget that there are more than just airlines in play. Air cargo by itself is time-sensitive, but there are items shipped by airlines that are not. Time, money, or weight can…
As the old saying goes, "if it's free, it's for me," and for most American consumers, nothing beats free. Ecommerce giant Amazon understands this well and is known for providing its Amazon Prime customers with 2-day shipping on products and effectively wiping out the retail industry in the United States,…
