Bluebird CEO bets on air cargo, boosting capacity and eyeing freighters

Bluebird Nordic’s new chief executive, Audrone Keinyte, told The Loadstar she has big ambitions for the cargo ACMI market and plans to expand capacity and add more widebody freighters. In December, ...

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News / Older CRJ freighters prove resilient, but only with niche operators

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Bluebird CEO bets on air cargo, boosting capacity and eyeing freighters

freighter conversions Headlines

News / Fewer freighter conversions, despite feedstock availability and demand

News / Converted De Havilland Dash-8 freighter eyes new lease of life

Recommends / Challenge Group sources new aircraft as Jet's 777s remain elusive

News / IBA warns of oversupply of narrowbody conversions and lease rate fall

News / Problems at Boeing cast a shadow over 777 freighter conversion certification

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News / FAA launches probe into Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety issues

News / Challenges persist, but operators see new freighter finance opportunities

News / B737 problems could hit freighter conversions if not quickly resolved

News / Older CRJ freighters prove resilient, but only with niche operators

News / Engine trouble hits freighter conversions - but a plus for aerospace

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Bluebird CEO bets on air cargo, boosting capacity and eyeing freighters

freighter conversions Headlines

News / Fewer freighter conversions, despite feedstock availability and demand

News / Converted De Havilland Dash-8 freighter eyes new lease of life

Recommends / Challenge Group sources new aircraft as Jet's 777s remain elusive

News / IBA warns of oversupply of narrowbody conversions and lease rate fall

News / Problems at Boeing cast a shadow over 777 freighter conversion certification

COMPANY NOTICES

News / FAA launches probe into Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety issues

News / Challenges persist, but operators see new freighter finance opportunities

News / B737 problems could hit freighter conversions if not quickly resolved

News / Older CRJ freighters prove resilient, but only with niche operators

News / Engine trouble hits freighter conversions - but a plus for aerospace

Most read news

News / SAAB conversions remain in demand despite weak air cargo market

News / Air freighter conversion rate holding steady, but there is a 'risk of oversupply'

News / Renewed interest in A340 conversions – but it's a niche air freight market

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