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UPS has announced that it will expand its ramp space at the Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri. after the City Council of Kansas City approved an extended lease agreement for the shipping giant’s air gateway. The cargo operator leases its facility at Kansas City International from Aeroterm. The extended lease agreement is […]

“Boeing has not told employees, but the company is pulling the plug on its 747 jumbo jet, ending a half-century run. The last 747-800 will roll out of a Seattle area factory in about two years,” reported Bloomberg on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. The last 747-8 will roll out of a Seattle […]

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 dedication to its A300 fleet. […]

This week, California’s Ontario International Airport announced a 26.64 percent increase in freight volume for the month of April 2020. That represents the airport’s second straight month of gains above 20 percent. 75,171 tons of freight were loaded and unloaded at Ontario during April 2020 compared to 59,359 tons in April of 2019. This increase […]

This week, UPS Airlines announced that it will operate 25 charter flights as part of “Project Air Bridge.” Project Air Bridge was launched by the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 29, 2020.  Its purpose is to expedite the delivery of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE)  needed in the fight […]

On Thursday, UPS Airlines announced that it will begin a new flight for export shipments from Querétaro in central Mexico. UPS will operate the route using its Airbus A300-600 aircraft. The new route appears to reaffirm UPS’ commitment to its A300 fleet. Last fall, UPS conducted a successful test flight of its first A300-600 with […]

UPS Airlines has announced that Airbus recently conducted a successful test flight of its first A300 with a robust set of flight deck upgrades. The shipping giant currently operates 52 Airbus A300-600 freighters and plans to complete the flight deck upgrades on its entire A300 fleet.  The A300 represents approximately 20 percent of the UPS Airlines […]

Last week, Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas for two days. With 185 mph winds and torrential rains, the category 5 hurricane unleashed an immense path of devastation and destruction on the island nation. In the storm’s wake, it is reported that at least 45 people are dead.  70,000 people have been left homeless. With no […]

Last month, the German carrier Lufthansa announced their new livery, facing large backlash as their iconic blue and yellow livery would see the yellow dropped. In doing this, Lufthansa joined the long list of carriers that have opted for a “Eurowhite” livery that has taken the industry by storm in recent years. However, it is […]

UPS confirmed an order for 14 more Boeing 747-8 freighters breathing new life into the otherwise stagnant jumbo aircraft program. While passenger service using this iconic aircraft is decreasing, the use of the 747 in the cargo world grows a bit more. Orders for the Boeing passenger aircraft have been far and few with all […]