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From DHL to AC/DC, GlobalX Airlines lands new transport deals

Global Crossing Airlines, a provider of turnkey air transport service for airlines and ad hod charter flights, has inked a short-term agreement to provide airlift in the United States for DHL Express.

The contract is another positive development for the Miami-based airline’s cargo business, which has been slow to catch fire compared to the passenger operation. 

Global Crossing Airlines (OTCQB: JETMF), which operates four Airbus A321 converted cargo jets in addition to 15 Airbus passenger...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/from-dhl-to-ac-dc-globalx-airlines-lands-new-transport-deals

SmartLynx Airlines disbanding cargo charter fleet

SmartLynx, a Latvia-based provider of aircraft and crews for airlines, is abandoning freighter operations and its fleet of Airbus A321 converted cargo jets to focus on passenger flying, the company said Thursday.

The for-hire airline, part of Avia Solutions Group, said it is streamlining its fleet to only have narrowbody Airbus A320 and A321 passenger aircraft because a common fleet is less expensive to operate. The announcement indicated SmartLynx Airlines is downsizing the fleet of narrowbody...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/smartlynx-airlines-disbanding-cargo-charter-fleet

Blocked from flying passengers, budget startup Flypop turns to cargo

Colorful logo on side of flypop aircraft, view from 45-degree angle close to plane.

Tired of waiting to get passenger service off the ground during the pandemic, startup low-cost carrier flypop has decided to switch gears and debut as a cargo airline. 

The U.K.-based airline said last week that it has redeployed its first Airbus A330 for dedicated cargo operations as a passenger freighter with its seats removed. The cargo-only flights are being operated for flypop by air charter specialist Hi Fly.

Flypop intends to deploy the passenger aircraft as an auxiliary freighter for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/blocked-from-flying-passengers-budget-startup-flypop-turns-to-cargo