Air Freight News

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Some of the crazily heavy oil drilling equipment that gets air freighted …

Some of the most unlikely things get air-freighted, including oil drilling equipment. Here is a selection of some of the heaviest: tonnes of oil drilling equipment to Congo; 31 tonne transformers; 15 massive ‘Christmas tree’, and component parts of oil drilling equipment required by an Egyptian oil development. (Air Cargo news and others)

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Air support for Africa’s organic farms

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which make millions of pounds from flying food in passenger jets, are joining forces with African farmers to fight environmental restrictions on food transported by air. They have given free tickets to representatives of farmers in Ghana and Kenya to visit London to argue their case to the Soil Association. (Times)

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Transport Committee hears from CAA and Manchester Airports Group

House of Commons Transport Committee - oral evidence on Freight. Session on 27th February dealt with air freight, with the CAA and Manchester Airports giving evidence. Audio only. (House of Commons)

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East Midlands Airport’s first EMA Cargo Newsletter

East Midlands Airport has released the first EMA Cargo Newsletter, aimed at keeping all stakeholders in EMA’s cargo business up-to-date with the latest cargo statistics including tonnes handled, Air Transport Movements and top trading countries. The newsletter will also keep you informed of new services (cargo and passenger) operating at EMA. Air cargo grew year-on-year by 1.55%. (East Midlands Airport)

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