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The cargo reached Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi and was received by cabinet secretaries Fred Matiangi, Mutahi Kagwe, and James Macharia.

Gearing up: Kenya Airways carries medical supplies from China to Nairobi

Our Correspondent18 April 2020 8:33 PM IST

The government of Kenya received critical medical supplies from China, which was transported by Kenya Airways in its B787 Dreamliner.

The demand for the export still exists but the lockdown in Europe closed down the distribution channels.

Dependent on Nairobi for cargo exports: Kenya Airports Authority’s Bwana

Our Correspondent18 April 2020 8:04 PM IST

As Kenya Airways operated its second passenger freighter using a B787-8 on April 16 to London carrying fresh produce, after flying with medical...

The document ‘Airport Operational Practice Examples for Managing Covid-19’ describes a set of typical measures implemented at major international airports.

ACI World publishes operational practices to assist airports’ Covid-19 response

Our Correspondent17 April 2020 10:25 PM IST

The ramp equipment comprises of 20 tonnes main deck high loaders, 7 tonnes lower deck high loaders, pallet transporters, ground power units, pushback, passenger super steps, tow tractors and conveyor belts.

Siginon Aviation ramps up operation in Jomo Kenyatta airport

Our Correspondent17 April 2020 7:25 PM IST

The move is a huge relief for the horticulture sector, which suffered massive losses due to a lack of access to its key markets after the pandemic shut down global travel.

Now flying to London: Kenya Airways flies B787 to export fresh produce

Our Correspondent17 April 2020 4:14 PM IST

Freightchain network discovers and promotes underutilised sectors of airlines to offer more choices that suit the budget and requirements of any shipper.

World’s first digital air cargo network Freightchain launched by Teleport

Our Correspondent17 April 2020 12:55 AM IST

On behalf of the government of Seychelles, the department of foreign affairs has expressed its gratitude to the Indian government.

Air India carries 4 tonnes of lifesaving medicines to Seychelles

Our Correspondent16 April 2020 4:01 PM IST

Even though cargo is generally carried in a dedicated cargo aircraft, there are also combinations of passenger planes with cargo in the hold.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol posts 3.2% increase in cargo flights in March; tonnage carried decreases...

Our Correspondent15 April 2020 11:51 PM IST

ICS and IATA are calling on all governments to designate a specific and limited number of crew change airports for the safe movement and repatriation of crew.

IATA, ICS urge governments to facilitate crew change flights for seafarers

Our Correspondent15 April 2020 11:06 PM IST

In conjunction with the announcement of the launch of the first UN air solidarity flight to transport medical supplies to African countries, WFP affirmed that UAE, through the WHO’s regional logistical centre in Dubai, played a major role in preparing and shipping these supplies.

UN praises UAE for the transportation of medical supplies to Africa

Our Correspondent15 April 2020 9:49 PM IST

EgyptAir Cargo has been transporting essential cargoes throughout the continent.

EgyptAir Cargo operates 100 cargo flights in three weeks; starts to fly B777 passenger freighters

Our Correspondent15 April 2020 8:49 PM IST

Representatives from Africa Centres for Disease Control, WFP, WHO in Ethiopia at the launch of the Addis Ababa Humanitarian Air Hub. Photo: WFP/Edward Johnson.

Ethiopian Cargo brings medical supplies from UAE for 32 African countries

Our Correspondent15 April 2020 8:24 PM IST