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South African Airways grounds fleet

The cash-strapped national carrier has suspended all operations while its administrator is trying to attract new sources of funding. Covid-19 travel bans that were partially lifted today
(01OCT20), a huge debt level, and poor support by the Pretoria government that

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Ostend Airport is now officially a China hub

The Chinese cargo airline, Hongyuan will operate 18 weekly roundtrips between China and Ostend-Bruges International Airport in the months to come. This was confirmed by Cling Guo, the
group’s representative at Ostend-Bruges Airport on Thursday 24SEP20 during the official opening

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Shipping line takes freight to the sky

The Marseille-based CMA CGM Group acquired a 30% stake in the French Groupe Dubreuil Aéro, headquartered in western France, near the Loire estuary. The Group’s fleet comprises 18
passenger aircraft, including 14 wide-bodied A350 and A330 jetliners. Market observers speak

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Mounting disbelief over Frankfurt’s cargo strategy

Anyone talking to freight forwarders or ground handlers nowadays about Frankfurt Airport’s air freight strategy and its “Relaunch 50” restructuring scheme, encounters a complete lack of
understanding. Downscaling the role of air freight, especially in Covid-19 times, as recently announced

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Ramping up Pharma Handling in Preparation – Part 1

With the COVID-19 Vaccine transport challenge looming soon, airports, airlines and others dealing with pharmaceutical logistics, are ramping up in preparation. CFG took a quick look at
what has been happening recently.

When time and quality are of the essence. Image: Meantime Communications
When time and quality are of the essence.
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Airbus taps into the hydrogen era

The European manufacturer revealed a breathtaking technological roadmap for developing, testing, and constructing a commercial aircraft family dubbed “ZEROe” and powered by hydrogen.
Airbus expects the first CO2 neutral flights to take place in 2035. If the ambitious masterplan is

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