NEWSOct 18, 2021Boeing Expected to Launch 777X FreighterInformation about the upcoming announcement of the new Boeing 777X Freighter at the Dubai AirshowRead More →
INFORMATIONALMay 01, 2021Why Louisville is Home to UPS's WorldportUPS worldport plays a vital role in the infrastructure of the company. So what is so important about it and why Louisville?Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 18, 2021Cargo-Only Flights ExplainedBefore the pandemic, 5-10% of the revenue that airlines brought in was from cargo aboard passenger flights. Once passenger flights began decreasing, airlines needed a new way to ship cargo. They began operating cargo-only flights to keep up with demand while minimizing losses in revenue. In one week, United Airlines operated over 75 cargo flights weekly just to stay afloat. Read More →
STORIESApr 12, 2021Could There be a 787 or A350 Freighter? At the beginning of the 21st century, Boeing and Airbus revealed their latest products, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350XWB. Both airframes were built with over 50% of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and gained more than 900 orders from worldwide customers. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines have been transforming their fleet into "Preighter" (Passenger Freighter) aircraft to support the demand for global express shipment of essential goods.Read More →
NEWSWest Atlantic 737 Damaged During LandingA West Atlantic Boeing 737-400 freighter suffered a hard landing at Exeter Airport, UK. The aircraft sustained major damage.Read More →
NEWSKorean Air and Asiana Airlines Reports Surprise Quarter 2 Earnings ProfitAmid the vast number of unprofitable airlines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have reported profit, lead by their dedication towards cargo.Read More →
NEWSEmirates Group Suspends Most Flights Due to COVID-19 OutbreakEmirates is suspending most of its passenger flights amid the outbreak of COVID-19. Read More →
