How will cargo airlines be affected?
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How will cargo airlines be affected?
I`m just about to start flying for a prodominantly cargo airline and I was wondering how this crisis in the aviation industry might effect cargo operations in Europe & the rest of the world.
Does anybody know???? I`m very worried !!!
Does anybody know???? I`m very worried !!!
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Cargo airlines will see a drop in revenue because of the recession. I think the operations will be less affected than for passenger flying, since it is difficult to cut frequencies in a route structure dominated by "once a night" flights. And there is no "leisure" cargo.
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Don't shoot me, but I get the feeling this terrorist attack will lead to an upswing.
As Guv mentioned, an embargo on pax aircraft belly freight is a possibility. Rate rises have been mooted for some time now. And finally, loads are back to normal after a miserable summer.
And if anything happens in the middle east, there will be plently of work around for freighters.
During the Gulf War, we did charter after charter, earning a packet in the process.
An Atlas colleague told me that they'd "unparked" all their 742s.
As Guv mentioned, an embargo on pax aircraft belly freight is a possibility. Rate rises have been mooted for some time now. And finally, loads are back to normal after a miserable summer.
And if anything happens in the middle east, there will be plently of work around for freighters.
During the Gulf War, we did charter after charter, earning a packet in the process.
An Atlas colleague told me that they'd "unparked" all their 742s.
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Busy with new AMC (Air Mobility Command) contracts to Europe. Busy with backlogged freight from last week. Busy with perishables (incl. flowers of all things)! In every deep recession, or war, there are winners. Air Cargo Dogs! 
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Fellow freightdogs,
Also don't forget the annual christmas 'silly season' is almost on us again. Maybe this will help disguise the overall situation.
It's going to be interesting to see if the usual panic ensues!
Also don't forget the annual christmas 'silly season' is almost on us again. Maybe this will help disguise the overall situation.
It's going to be interesting to see if the usual panic ensues!
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Does anyone know the logic behind banning all belly cargo on passenger flights? I personally cant see any reason for this, especially as passenger checked in baggage usually isnt scanned in the USA.
At present we are not allowed to carry bally cargo into the USA, but we are allowed to carry it to Europe.
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At present we are not allowed to carry bally cargo into the USA, but we are allowed to carry it to Europe.
Mutt.
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Yes, I agree with CR2.
I've never seen so many charters in September as right now. Think about it, there are so many factories in the world that need their supplies 'just in time'. The stuff has to move and the backlog of a week or more of 'no belly' is enromous. Someone once told me that each day missing in the bellies was one full week of operations for the freighters, just to take the backlog away.
SO for the next few months, we live close to paradise. But will that be sufficient for January? I have some doubts.
I've never seen so many charters in September as right now. Think about it, there are so many factories in the world that need their supplies 'just in time'. The stuff has to move and the backlog of a week or more of 'no belly' is enromous. Someone once told me that each day missing in the bellies was one full week of operations for the freighters, just to take the backlog away.
SO for the next few months, we live close to paradise. But will that be sufficient for January? I have some doubts.
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Try Atlantic Airlines at Coventry 02476 301717? 2 x DC-6's and Electra's but the Electra's are (I think) 2 man flight decks now.
However, you might need to have a CPL as their F/O's double up at Engineers.....Good Luck
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However, you might need to have a CPL as their F/O's double up at Engineers.....Good Luck
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Captain Numpty is correct, all of Atlantic Airlines Electras are now 2 crew aircraft and the DC-6s fly with pilots in the middle seat. The company doesn't currently employ any Flight Engineers. The only UK companies I have seen advertise for FEs recently were Channex and AFX. I have also heard a rumour the Air Contractors may be looking for some people for the Hercules soon. Good luck.
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richie smith
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CC
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Cougar are looking for crew to operate the latest Super27 Cargo...out of STN. Fill in the form online...
CC
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