Tag Archives: Anchorage

UPS introduces a new “Logistics” ad campaign

UPS-United Parcel Services (UPS Airlines) (Atlanta and Louisville) has dropped the “brown” ad theme and has launched a new “Logistics” ad campaign.

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. UPS Airlines’ Boeing 747-45E (BCF) N578UP (msn 27154) climbs gracefully at Anchorage.

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Atlas Air to fly a second Boeing 747-400F for Panalpina

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (New York) has confirmed an agreement to place a second Boeing 747-400 freighter with Panalpina Air and Ocean Ltd.

The multi-year agreement, under which Atlas Air (New York-JFK) will provide ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) services to freight forwarder Panalpina which was announced on the 20th anniversary of Panalpinaโ€™s โ€œDixie Jetโ€ freighter service connecting Huntsville, AL, with Europe, which is also operated by a Boeing 747-400 Freighter leased from Atlas Air.

The second aircraft, to be based at Panalpinaโ€™s European hub in Luxembourg, will operate services from Asia and Africa to Europe; Europe to Africa, the Middle East and Asia; and from Asia to the United States. It is set to begin operating in early October.

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck. A beautiful portrait of Atlas Air’s Boeing 747-47UF N492MC (msn 29253) climbing majestically away from scenic Anchorage.

Asiana Airlines Cargo adds service to Atlanta on September 13

Asiana Airlines (Seoul) began cargo service to Atlanta on September 13 with Boeing 747-400F freighter aircraft. The new route will be operated four times a week.

Asiana Airlines is the 14th all-cargo airline to serve Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Singapore Airlines Cargo began scheduled service to Atlanta in September 2009.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Boeing 747-48EF HL7636 (msn 29170) climbs away from Anchorage.

UPS loses N571UP and two crew members at Dubai

UPS Airlines (United Parcel Service) (Atlanta and Louisville) yesterday (September 3) lost its Boeing 747-44AF N571UP (msn 35668) and the two crew members on board when it crashed on takeoff at Dubai.

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Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. N571UP is pictured arriving at Anchorage on May 10, 2010.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings reports 2Q earnings of $32.7 million

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (New York-JFK) for the three months ended June 30, 2010, AAWWโ€™s net income increased 188% to $32.7 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, on revenues of $356.2 million and pretax earnings of $61.7 million. Solid operating and financial results for the quarter compared with net income of $11.3 million, or $0.54 per share, on revenues of $240.0 million and pretax earnings of $17.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

Excluding one-time items, adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2010 increased 319% to $47.5 million, or $1.82 per share, compared with $11.3 million, or $0.54 per share, in the second quarter of 2009. Pretax earnings in the second quarter of 2010 included a net expense of $16.2 million for anticipated legal settlements, as well as a $2.2 million gain on disposal of aircraft assets. There were no one-time items in the second quarter of 2009.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Atlas Air’s Boeing 747-2D7B (SF) N522MC (msn 21783) climbs majestically at Anchorage.

Northwest Airlines agrees to price fixing

Northwest Airlines-NWA (Minneapolis/St. Paul), now merged into Delta Air Lines (Atlanta), has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $38 million fine for conspiring to fix cargo prices according to this report by Reuters.

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Now gone, NWA Cargo’s Boeing 747-251B (F) N632NW (msn 23112) climbs gracefully at Anchorage.

UPS’ 2Q earnings soar 71% on 13% revenue growth

UPS (United Parcel Service) (UPS Airlines) (Atlanta) reported second quarter net income of $845 million.

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. A beautiful climb out at Anchorage of UPS Airlines’ Boeing 747-45E (BCF) N578UP (msn 27154).

Asiana Airlines Cargo to add Atlanta on September 13

Asiana Airlines (Seoul-Incheon) will extend its cargo network to Atlanta, starting on September 13. The new route will be operated four times a week with Boeing 747-400F freighters.

On the financial side, the second quarter profit slipped to slightly over $12 million.

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Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Asiana Cargo’s Boeing 747-48EF HL7636 (msn 29170) climbs into the sky at Anchorage.

Alaska Airlines orders two Boeing 737-800s

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma)has exercised options for two additional Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. The order was posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website in June and attributed to an unidentified customer.

Including today’s order, Alaska will take delivery of 13 Next-Generation 737s over the next several years. Alaska Airlines has 116 737s in its fleet, including 55 737-800s.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Looking splendid in the 75th Anniversary scheme, Alaska’s Boeing 737-890 N569AS (msn 35184) climbs beautifully from Anchorage.

Alaska Airlines Group reports second quarter income of $58.6 million

Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air) (Seattle/Tacoma) reported second quarter 2010 net income of $58.6 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, compared to net income of $29.1 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. Excluding mark-to-market fuel hedge losses of $37.6 million ($23.3 million after tax or $0.63 per diluted share) and CRJ700 transition charges of $3.4 million ($2.1 million after tax or $0.06 per diluted share), the company reported net income of $84.0 million, or $2.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.5 million, or $0.72 per share, excluding special items in the second quarter of 2009.

Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. An outstanding picture of Alaska Airlines “We’re all pulling together” Boeing 737-490 N705AS (msn 29318) at Anchorage.