Western Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Troubled US freighter operator, Western Global Airlines (WGA), has taken a significant step towards stabilizing its operations by filing for… Read More »
Air Cargo Slowly Recovers from Bottom, Set for Gradual Rebound
Air cargo volume declines have bottomed out but are expected to remain in the doldrums for a while yet. Writing… Read More »
FedEx Expands World Hub in Memphis with New Sorting Facility
FedEx is expanding its World Hub in Memphis, Tennessee, with a new sorting facility that will increase its capacity and… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo Outperforms the Market in Q2 with Strong Results
Lufthansa Cargo “outperformed the market as a whole” in the second quarter of this year, as average yields remained 40%… Read More »
Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Accreditation
Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV… Read More »
LATAM Cargo Revenues Decline as Southbound Demand Softens
Chile-headquartered LATAM Airlines Group cargo revenues took a hit in the three months ended June 30, against a backdrop of… Read More »
ATSG Benefits from Freighter Leases, Boosting Cash Flow
Air Transport Services Group’s (ATSG) Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) division looked healthy in the second quarter ended June 30, thanks… Read More »
Polar Air Cargo Renews Network Cargo Contract in Canada
New York-based all-cargo carrier Polar Air Cargo has renewed its GSA contract with Network Cargo across Canada for a further… Read More »
ANA Launches PRIO FRESH Solution for Perishable Airfreight
Japanese carrier ANA Cargo (the freight arm of All Nippon Airways) has begun offering its new PRIO FRESH service for… Read More »
MSC Acquires Majority Stake in AlisCargo Airlines
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has acquired a majority stake in Milan-based airfreight carrier AlisCargo Airlines. The acquisition follows MSC’s confirmation… Read More »
Air India Aims to Triple Cargo Capacity Over the Next Five Years
Air India said it plans to triple its cargo capacity through belly capacity within the next five years. The airline… Read More »
Air Cargo Rates Plummet, Predicting a Winter of Discontent
With volumes down and capacity up, July saw global air cargo rates continue their downward trajectory – foreshadowing a tough… Read More »
Drone Delivery Canada Completes First Commercial Flights
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has completed the first flights in a commercial setting for the Canary remote piloted aircraft (RPA)… Read More »
Western Global Airlines Reaches Bankruptcy Financing Deal
Florida-headquartered Western Global Airlines (WGA) has taken a crucial step towards addressing its financial position by reaching a bankruptcy financing… Read More »
China’s YTO Express Expands with New Guangzhou-India Links
Shanghai-headquartered express delivery company YTO Express is to launch three weekly Boeing 767-300 freighter flights linking Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport… Read More »
Faroe Islands’ FarCargo to Introduce Direct Salmon Flights to U.S.
The Faroe Islands, a small archipelago in the North Atlantic, is stepping up its presence in the global aviation industry…. Read More »
CMA CGM Air Cargo Confronts Crosswinds
CMA CGM Air Cargo looked to be facing challenges as its parent shipping group released its second quarter results. French… Read More »
IAG Cargo Achieves Q2 Revenues Matching 2019 Levels
IAG Cargo saw its cargo revenues decline in the second quarter on the back of lower yields while volumes continued… Read More »
Declining Demand Reflects in Air France KLM’s Q2 Revenue Decrease
Soft demand and lower rates accounted for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s (AFKLMP) revenues dropping by over a third in… Read More »
Boeing Resumes Deliveries of KC-46 to US Air Force
Boeing is once again delivering the KC-46 to the US Air Force, having resolved quality issues with fuel tanks as… Read More »
Inaugural Boeing 747-400 Freighter Flight Marks Successful Debut of Britain’s New All-Cargo Airline, One Air
One Air, Britain’s latest all-cargo airline, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first Boeing 747-400 freighter flight…. Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines Receives First Converted Airbus A330-300 Cargo Freighter
Hawaiian Airlines has received the first of 10 Airbus A330-300s converted into cargo freighters and is gearing up to begin… Read More »