An era of tri-jets within Lufthansa Group has come to an end as the cargo unit's last MD-11F made its final approact at Frankfurt last 17 October. Flight LH8161 from New York (JFK) landed at Frankfurt Airport for the last time and touched down ahead of schedule at 12:03 p.m. local time on runway 07R. This marks the end of commercial service of the three-engine MD-11F aircraft type with the German airline after more than 23 years. The aircraft with registration D-ALCC, also … [Read more...] about Last MD-11 freighter bids farewell to Lufthansa fleet
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Lufthansa Cargo to bring in converted A321s next year
Lufthansa Cargo is planning to expand its cargo capacity and is set to add more space for intra-Europe shipments with the introduction of A321 freighter conversions starting next year. The move comes amidst an ecommerce boom which has seen consumers expecting shorter delivery times for their online purchases and more demand for air freight connections within the region. Lufthansa plans to convert two A321 passenger aircraft into permanent freighters, which will be operated by its regional … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo to bring in converted A321s next year
Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
Lufthansa announced in June that it was set to take in another factory fresh 777 freighter to add to its fleet by the end of this year. This would bring the German airline’s cargo fleet to a total of 15 full freighters when the aircraft commences service. Payload Asia got a chance to chat with Lufthansa about its cargo fleet and why the twin-engine Boeing 777F, with payload of 103 tonnes, is the ideal jet for its cargo operations. From a pilot's perspective, how many hours of simulated or … [Read more...] about Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
In PLA's week 23 global wrap, we feature DB Schenker's investment in robotics and AI startup Gideon Brothers, as well as the latest numbers from IATA for the month of April. We also feature orders and deliveries for Boeing and Airbus, along with the latest industry and B2B updates from carriers, forwarders as well as MRO and leasing service providers. Click here for week 22. DB Schenker bets on autonomous mobile robots DB Schenker is set to invest in Croatian robotics and AI … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
Lufthansa to take in another Boeing 777 freighter
Lufthansa is set to take in another factory fresh Boeing 777 freighter for its highly efficient freighter fleet, with delivery of the aircraft expected before the end of this year. The German airline will have a total of 15 full freighters when it commences service. "We are very pleased that we will be able to offer our customers additional freighter capacity in the future. The Corona crisis has impressively underlined how important these aircraft are for global supply," said Dorothea von … [Read more...] about Lufthansa to take in another Boeing 777 freighter
PLA Global Wrap: Week 18
In this week’s PLA Global Wrap, we feature the industry’s response to the ongoing health crisis in India, as well as the recent passing of an Airbus pioneer. We also feature Lufthansa’s latest solution, inspired by our finned friends from the deep, to reduce carbon emissions, as well as the B2B and company updates from Liege Airport, FedEx, DSV and CEVA Logistics. SpiceJet airlifts more oxygen supply to India In its most recent airlift, SpiceJet’s cargo arm SpiceXpress carrierd another 9,600 … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 18