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Jetstream delivers first Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft to Alaska operator Ryan Air

Saltchuk Aviation-owned Ryan Air has taken delivery of its first Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft from Jetstream Aviation Capital for use in its air cargo operations across western Alaska in the US. The aircraft, with serial number 340B-329, was delivered to Anchorage, Alaska-based Ryan Air on 4 August. The freighter will be used for the airline's scheduled and chartered cargo operations throughout western Alaska. "Jetstream is proud to announce the delivery of the first Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft to Ryan Air," said Florida-based lessor Jetstream in a LinkedIn post yesterday. "This delivery represents more than the addition of an aircraft; it reflects a shared commitment to supporting the essential movement of cargo and supplies throughout Western Alaska. We're honored to play a role in Ryan Air's mission of serving more than 80 communities across the region."

SeaLead's sanctions death spiral: a compliance case study for every forwarder

Ouch: from 13th-largest container line to liquidation in twelve months, SeaLead's collapse under US sanctions is a cautionary tale about counterparty risk in opaque shipping markets. A year ago, SeaLead Shipping was one of container shipping's most compelling growth stories. Established in 2017, SeaLead rapidly emerged as a leading liner operator, reaching 13th place in the global container line rankings according to maritime analyst Alphaliner. It operated 52 chartered ships across intra-Asia, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, transpacific and Mediterranean ...

Muscat-Dubai road feeder expected to remain part of Oman Air network

The emergence of Muscat, in Oman, as a back-up air cargo hub this year, notably for DHL, was a prime example of how the industry adapted to disrupted airspace and airport closures across the Gulf and wider Middle East region. The conflict also saw national carrier Oman Air come into its own, keeping cargo moving with the creation of a daily road feeder service (RFS) between the Oman capital and Dubai. In an interview with The Loadstar, Mike Duggan, head of cargo at Oman Air (above), reflected on the contingency planning and assessed the likely lasting effects of the regional conflict on the carrier's cargo business. "Muscat played an important role during the disruption earlier this year, with additional cargo flows moving through Oman as the industry responded to changing conditions across the region. While some traffic had returned to its usual routes as other hubs reopened, there were still cargo flows through Muscat that were not previously part of the network he explained. "The ongoing uncertainty means some companies continue to view Muscat as a reliable hub for their supply chains." The RFS continues to operate daily between Muscat and the UAE, transporting a broad range of perishables, general cargo, and goods that cannot be accommodated on narrow-body passenger aircraft. "It has demonstrated its value operationally, and from a customs and security perspective. We now expect it to remain an established part of our network." Oman Air Cargo had continued to assess narrow-body freighter options to add capacity on key markets, particularly Mumbai and Dhaka, in Bangladesh, Mr Duggan revealed. "Both are strong cargo markets and additional freighter capacity would feed into Oman Air's wide-body passenger network, including services to Europe." In the meantime, Oman Air has introduced wide-body passenger aircraft on some Mumbai and Dhaka services to provide additional cargo capacity to meet current demand while it considers options for the future. The carrier has yet to disclose its cargo traffic figures for the first half, but Mr Duggan described the performance during the period as "positive", rather than exceptional. "The airline was already operating with high (cargo) load factors before disruption hit the region, which naturally limited the scope for significant additional volume growth. "Demand has strengthened, while pricing has also increased, reflecting higher operating costs, particularly for fuel," he added.