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DHL Express launches direct Bahrain–Johannesburg freighter service

DHL Express launches direct Bahrain–Johannesburg freighter service

DHL Express has launched its first direct flight between Bahrain and South Africa, creating a new link between its Middle Eastern and sub-Saharan African networks. The weekly service is operated by a Boeing 767 freighter to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. It provides additional inbound and outbound capacity for South Africa and neighbouring countries through […]

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Sep 21, 2026 · byAviation24.be
DHL to grow Central Airlines CMI 777F operation

DHL to grow Central Airlines CMI 777F operation

DHL Express is expanding its CMI arrangement with China’s Central Airlines and will assign two more production Boeing 777 freighters to the carrier for that purpose. Both aircraft will be transferred from DHL Air UK. The deal builds on the integrator’s investment in its Chinese network, which includes the recent expansion of its Shenzhen (SZX) […] The post DHL to grow Central Airlines CMI 777F operation appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Sep 15, 2026 · byCargo Facts
DHL engages Awesome Cargo for A330-200P2F ACMI

DHL engages Awesome Cargo for A330-200P2F ACMI

Mexico-based Awesome Cargo has started an ACMI arrangement with its A330-200P2Fs on behalf of DHL Express for the first time.   The operation supplies supplementary capacity during peak season, a spokesperson for DHL Express told Cargo Facts. Awesome’s 2011-vintage unit 1225 started the operation on Sept. 7, flying from Mexico City (NLU) to Cincinnati (CVG), then […] The post DHL engages Awesome Cargo for A330-200P2F ACMI appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Sep 11, 2026 · byCargo Facts
How Low Is Too Low? Airlink Flypast at Cape Town DHL Stadium.

How Low Is Too Low? Airlink Flypast at Cape Town DHL Stadium.

On Saturday the 29th of August 2026, South Africa’s Springboks faced off against New Zealand’s All Blacks in the second test of the four-match “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series. The match opening at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium drew international attention last week. Let’s skip to the chase: South Africa won 33-26. But that’s not what made…

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Sep 4, 2026 · byFear of Landing
Airlink’s Low-Level Stadium Flyby Sparks Investigation

Airlink’s Low-Level Stadium Flyby Sparks Investigation

A South African airline was involved in a dramatically low flyby over a packed rugby stadium, earning cheers from the crowd. However, the pre-game stunt sparked discussion about safety. Low-level flyby sparks safety review from the SACAA The Embraer-190 and Embraer-195 jets operated by South African airline Airlink flew over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on […] The post Airlink’s Low-Level Stadium Flyby Sparks Investigation appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

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Sep 3, 2026 · byTravel Radar
South African regulator pulls approval for Airlink flypast after ‘concerns’ appear from previous one

South African regulator pulls approval for Airlink flypast after ‘concerns’ appear from previous one

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has removed the authorisation for a 3rd rugby flypast by South African airline Airlink following concerns over last weeks flypast over the DHL Stadium which drew worldwide attention after the aircraft appeared exceedingly low. Following the incident, Airlink issued a statement saying that [read more] The post South African regulator pulls approval for Airlink flypast after ‘concerns’ appear from previous one appeared first on UK Aviation News .

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Sep 3, 2026 · byUK Aviation News
Airlink stadium flypast sparks safety debate after aircraft appear just metres above Cape Town venue

Airlink stadium flypast sparks safety debate after aircraft appear just metres above Cape Town venue

Two Airlink Embraer jets performed a spectacular flypast over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on Saturday, 29 August, ahead of the Springboks–All Blacks rugby Test. Videos (see below) of the flypast quickly went viral, with the aircraft appearing to pass only metres above the stadium roof. While many South African rugby fans praised the spectacle, others […]

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Aug 30, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Airlink’s Dangerously Low Flyover Of DHL Stadium Raises Serious Safety Questions

Airlink’s Dangerously Low Flyover Of DHL Stadium Raises Serious Safety Questions

It's not uncommon to see flyovers at major sporting events, and they can be pretty spectacular to watch. However, a flyover that happened in South Africa yesterday was maybe a little too impressive, to the point that it potentially put a lot of lives at risk. I'm curious what an investigation reveals into who authorized this, and if the plan was actually followed.

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Aug 30, 2026 · byOne Mile at a Time
Mammoth delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran

Mammoth delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran

Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF freighter to Jetran, marking a major milestone for the company’s 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. The aircraft, MSN 32222 / N703DN, is the first of more than two dozen 777-200LRMFs ordered by Jetran. Thirteen of the converted freighters are scheduled to enter revenue service within DHL’s global […] The post Mammoth delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Aug 24, 2026 · byAviTrader
Jetran takes first Mammoth 777-200LRMF destined for DHL

Jetran takes first Mammoth 777-200LRMF destined for DHL

Mammoth Freighters has redelivered its first 777-200LRMF conversion to Jetran, with the freighter set to join the DHL Air UK fleet. The ex-Delta Air Lines 2009-vintage 777-200LRMF (32222) is receiving additional elective and customer-requested upgrades and awaiting approval from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Mammoth Freighters Vice President of Marketing and Sales Brian […] The post Jetran takes first Mammoth 777-200LRMF destined for DHL appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Aug 20, 2026 · byCargo Facts
Solenta Aviation to operate fifth ATR 72-500F LCD for DHL

Solenta Aviation to operate fifth ATR 72-500F LCD for DHL

Solenta Aviation is adding a fifth large-cargo-door ATR 72-500 freighter to its fleet as part of its regional freighter capacity expansion for DHL. The 2006-vintage ATR 72-500F (734), which was ferried to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ), from Kelowna, British Columbia (YLW), over the weekend via Toulouse (TLS), had been part of South Africa-based Solenta’s passenger […] The post Solenta Aviation to operate fifth ATR 72-500F LCD for DHL appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Aug 18, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan

On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s episode, a drone laden with explosives is found on the ramp in Leipzig and a DHL 757 strikes something on approach to the airport. The NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash of a Beech King Air in New Mexico leads to popular press reporting that misses the mark. TCAS proves its worth once again as it helps prevent a mid-air collision in Tokyo. And the FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX after nearly a decade. Helpful links for this week’s episode * An overview of the RISE program * DHL 757 flight path * NTSB Preliminary report on the crash of N249CP * FAA statement on 737-7 MAX certification * Norse statement on IndiGo agreement * National Airlines 777 flight from Prestwick to Melbourne * Airbus A350F ground vibration testing Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.

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Aug 7, 2026 · byFlightradar24 Blog
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Explosive-laden drone discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport as DHL freighter reports mid-air collision

A major security operation disrupted flight operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) overnight after authorities discovered a modified drone carrying an explosive device in the airport’s secure cargo area. The incident coincided with a separate event involving a DHL cargo aircraft that struck an unidentified object after aborting its landing, prompting a high-level investigation by German […]

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Aug 5, 2026 · byAviation24.be