Robert Luke is an Associate Editor at Air Cargo Next. He focuses on themes related to energy and mining, with a particular interest in aviation, airlines, drones, and podcasts, as well as developments in the UAE. His work has been featured in Air Cargo Next, Paperity, and Cargo Facts.
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Robert Luke's focus is primarily on the travel industry, specifically air cargo and aviation. His article titles lean heavily towards press releases and event coverage within the private sector of these industries. When reaching out to Robert, consider offering exclusive access to new aircraft launches or innovative developments in air cargo technology.
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KF Aerospace will operate three ATR 72-500Fs for Purolator next year as part of a ten-year deal, replacing three Convair 340 freighters.
Freighter aircraft transactions in November remained on par with October at fifty-seven, a decrease of fourteen year over year.
By: Jeff Lee, Robert Luke
RwandAir continues to see growing demand for dedicated freighter operations after taking delivery of its first 737-800SF two years ago.
By: Robert Luke
2024 saw mixed results in freighter conversions, with some programs marking milestones while certification timelines for others grew longer.
Cargo Facts’ monthly Freighter Capacity Index for December rose 4.7 to 133.2, growing 3.7% year over year and increasing slightly over November.
Eastern Air Holdings will soon reactivate a 737 Classic freighter that it obtained as part of its acquisition of iAero Airways’ fleet.
Africa Charter Airline this month acquired its third 737-400F, affirming its commitment to building its freighter fleet around 737 Classics.
By: Jeff Lee, Robert Luke
The freighter industry expects a lack of widebody capacity to continue to affect the market, leading ACMI and charter players said in a webinar.
By: Robert Luke, Jeff Lee
Boeing emerged victorious over Airbus for production freighter orders in 2024, marking a reversal of what transpired in 2023.
Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire hopes to obtain FAA approval for its Eco Caravan by the end of 2026 as it ramps up test flights.
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