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Revenue, profit up at UPS

UPS has announced third-quarter 2024 consolidated revenues of $22.2 billion, a 5.6% increase from the third quarter of 2023. Consolidated operating profit was $2.0 billion, up 47.8% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Chief executive Carol Tomé, said: “I want to thank all UPSers for their hard work and efforts. After a challenging 18-month period, our company returned to revenue and profit growth. Peak season is nearly upon us, and ... [+]

Major change in the air for Heathrow – on the ground and online

Big changes are coming to London Heathrow, both in terms of the airport’s physical cargo infrastructure and the way in which the UK’s primary gateway will operate in future, a seminar organised by the CCS UK User Group was told on 24 October. Heathrow Airport head ... [+]

CCT captures UK’s Tower

Massachusetts-based Cold Chain Technologies has acquired fellow packaging specialist Tower Cold Chain in the UK for an undisclosed sum. CCT provides advanced thermal packaging and digital monitoring solutions for temperature-sensitive life sciences products. Founded in 1999, Tower designs, manufactures, and operates a fleet of passive reusable temperature-controlled ... [+]

IAG and DHL sign giant green fuel deal

DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding have signed the largest ever sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement with IAG Cargo. The partners plan to use an extra 60 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a renewed contract with IAG Cargo in 2024 and 2025. They ... [+]

DHL Express starts work on Cincinnati hub expansion

DHL Express has started work on expanding its aircraft apron and a 305,000sq ft aircraft maintenance facility at its main US hub in Cincinnati. The $292 million scheme includes eight new gates, bringing the total at the gateway to 75 and is expected to be ... [+]

Aer Lingus to launch Indianapolis flights

Aer Lingus is will launch services between Dublin and Indianapolis on 3 May next year, operated by its new narrowbody Airbus A321XLR aircraft, of which it has six on order with the first two due to be delivered by the end of the year. The ... [+]

Emirates extends 777F freighter fleet

Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/26. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing to the end of 2026. The Dubai-based carrier has also signed a multi-year lease extension ... [+]

Finnair to step up US and Asia summer schedule

Finnair is will add long-haul flights from its Helsinki hub to the US and Asia next summer. It will offer up to 11 weekly flights to Texas, with double daily schedules  on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – compared with summer 2024’s six weekly flights. Flights ... [+]

New Auckland base for aerospace specialist

Aerospace and aviation logistics specialist B&H Worldwide has relocated its Auckland, New Zealand warehouse in. The new site is close to the city’s airport, and has a dedicated team to streamline customs clearance processes. Station manager, Lee Hedges, said: “Our new warehouse will provide us with ... [+]

IAG to restore Jeddah route

IAG Cargo will restore its London Heathrow/Jeddah King Abdulaziz service from 2 November. The six times weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 787 widebody aircraft and will complement IAG Cargo’s existing ten times weekly Heathrow to Riyadh service. The route has been paused ... [+]

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