all-cargo airlines

Flight attendants’ legal win in California could impact air cargo

A white jet with aqua tail and Alaska Air logo flies high into a blue sky, as seen from the side rear.

WASHINGTON — A cargo industry official is calling on Congress to guard against state interference in airfreight operations following a recent court ruling in favor of California-based flight attendants at Alaska Airlines.

The U.S. Supreme Court last summer refused to hear Alaska Airlines’ appeal of a lower court ruling that a state’s wage laws apply to airline employees because they only have an indirect impact on airline services. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the carrier had to...

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Antonov Airlines flying some An-124s, other freighters trapped in Ukraine

A massive freighter with a big rear and front door open, view from rear.

Ukraine is home to several all-cargo airlines that operate unique Soviet-era freighters. 

Antonov Airlines, the largest and most internationally known of the carriers, is still operating some of its super-jumbo An-124 cargo jets, but others in the fleet remain stranded at the Hostomel Airport near Kyiv, according to aircraft tracking site Flightradar24.com. Constanta Airlines, another cargo airline, is partially functioning with aircraft it has outside of Ukraine.

The inability of any Ukrainian...

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Mesa Airlines adding freighter for DHL service as cargo ambitions grow

A mustard-colored DHL cargo jet on the taxiway.

After recently completing its first year flying parcels for DHL Express, Mesa Airlines will add another narrowbody freighter to its fledgling fleet early next year as it looks to expand its cargo division and realize greater economies of scale for the DHL business.

Mesa Airlines began operating  two Boeing 737-400 converted freighters for DHL in October 2020, entering the air cargo market for the first time after years providing regional passenger air transport for United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL)...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mesa-airlines-adding-freighter-for-dhl-service-as-cargo-ambitions-grow

Increased flying for Amazon Air helps ATSG to record Q3 revenue

A white jet with the ATI logo flies high into a blue sky.

Air Transport Services Group, a diversified air cargo provider, racked up another win in the third quarter of 2021 with record revenues and pre-tax earnings of $81.2 million compared to $5.6 million a year ago. 

Credit the strong e-commerce demand and an industry shortage of cargo capacity.

The Wilmington, Ohio-based company beat analysts’ consensus expectations Thursday with revenue of $466 million, up 15% from 2020, and adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents, a 46% increase. 

Management raised...

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Reverse thrust: Strauss to remain Amerijet CEO after reconciliation

A white jet with cargo door wide open on a bright sunny day.

Tim Strauss has rescinded his resignation as CEO of Miami-based cargo airline Amerijet International Airlines, one week after the company announced his surprise departure in what industry sources said was a disagreement over how to implement a new strategic vision.

“I am pleased to announce that Tim Strauss has decided to remain as CEO of Amerijet. I understand that the past week and a half may have been unsettling for some of you and appreciate your professionalism and support for the company,”...

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Cargo airline Amerijet dumps CEO Tim Strauss after 1 year

A white Amerijet cargo plane with a blue tail landing on runway.

All-cargo airline Amerijet International abruptly ousted CEO Tim Strauss on Monday after only one year on the job and announced that former CEO and current Executive Chairman Vic Karjian will replace him on an interim basis, effective Saturday, while it conducts a search for a new CEO.

The Miami-based airline, which is owned by New York-based private equity firm ZS Fund, didn’t give a reason for the surprise change, but an industry source with close ties to the company said it was the result of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargo-airline-amerijet-dumps-ceo-tim-strauss-after-1-year

Amazon’s cargo airline begins daily service to Fairbanks, Alaska

A light blue Amazon plane with side cargo door open and large metal container on the ground ready to be lifted for loading.

Amazon Air is adding Fairbanks, Alaska, as a new destination in its e-commerce freight network, the company announced.

Transportation partner Sun Country Airlines will depart Thursday evening with a 737-800 cargo jet from Portland International Airport on the inaugural flight with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) packages. Amazon also launched daily service to Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday, with ground handling provided by Pinnacle Logistics, local news outlets reported.

Fairbanks International Airport is...

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Rickenbacker Airport’s cargo roller coaster heads up in 2021

Landscape photo of three planes on tarmac on sunny day

Several U.S. airports that cater to cargo saw upswings in volume last year because of huge trade flows and increased reliance on pure freighter aircraft due to the pandemic. Rickenbacker International Airport wasn’t one of them. 

It suffered a 7.7% contraction in throughput that officials attribute to shifting supply chain dynamics and market vagaries. But 2020 also brought new customers, commodities and opportunities that have positioned the central Ohio airport for strong growth this year and...

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