FedEx Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Growth
FedEx, the global leader in express delivery, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of innovation and… Read More »
El Al Receives Clearance to Operate Freighters for Cargo Operations
Israeli airline El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it… Read More »
CMA CGM Air Cargo and Air France KLM Partnership Focuses on Expanded Networks
The need to meet the increasingly global operations of freight forwarder customers was a key driver behind the recently launched… Read More »
Qatar Aviation Services Achieves IATA Environmental Certification as First Ground Handler
Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) has become the first ground handler in the world to receive IATA’s environmental management system certification… Read More »
Bolloré Logistics Joins with FLYING WHALES
Bolloré Logistics has partnered with French airship firm FLYING WHALES for the future transport of heavy and oversized shipments. The… Read More »
Aerospace Industry Soars as Passenger Planes are Converted to Cargo Freighters
The aerospace industry has experienced significant growth in a niche sector driven by surging air cargo demand. The price of… Read More »
JAL Starts A321 Freighter Conversions
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun converting Airbus A321 aircraft into freighters for use on a domestic freighter network due to… Read More »
Air France KLM Martinair Says Cargo Operations Unaffected by France’s Domestic Passenger Flight Ban
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has told Air Cargo News that the French Government’s decarbonisation plan to ban domestic… Read More »
Qatar Cargo Poised to Benefit from Expanded Summer Network
Qatar Airways Cargo is expecting to benefit from the addition of passenger flights to Haneda, Nice, Manama and Sarajevo, as… Read More »
Air Bonanza Express Expands into African Oversize Market with IL-76
East Africa-based charter service provider Air Bonanza Express is hoping to capitalise on a shortage of oversize capacity covering the… Read More »
Astral Aviation Introduces New Freight Route: Nairobi to Tel Aviv
Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation has launched a new freighter route from Nairobi to Tel Aviv. The scheduled route will… Read More »
IAG Cargo Aims to Tap into Online Retailers with New Cincinnati Flights
IAG Cargo will begin to offer capacity on a new direct service between London Heathrow and Cincinnati for the first… Read More »
Declining Airfreight Rates Continue in May Amid Weakening Outlook
Airfreight rates on major east-west trade lanes were down again last month (see dashboard at end of article) as commentators… Read More »
Ameriflight Embraces the Era of Drones
Ameriflight has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate drones, the largest existing Part 135 cargo airline to do… Read More »
IATA Revises Cargo Revenue and Yield Expectations
IATA has lowered its expectations for air cargo revenues and yields for the year due to growing capacity and a… Read More »
Parcel Carriers Adapt to Shifting E-commerce Landscape, Prioritize Cost Savings
In a surprising move, the US Postal Service recently announced plans to lower rates on certain packages, marking a departure… Read More »
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Focuses on Digital Differentiation
The last few years have seen the air cargo industry rapidly enhance its digital capabilities but Air France KLM Martinair… Read More »
Boeing Delivers Air Tanzania’s First-Ever Freighter, a 767
Boeing has delivered Air Tanzania’s first ever dedicated freighter. The delivery of the 767-300F also marks the first direct 767… Read More »
Boeing and Air Tanzania Make History with First 767 Freighter Delivery in Africa
Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of Air Tanzania’s inaugural 767-300ERF Freighter, marking a significant milestone in expanding… Read More »
Avia Solutions Buys Slovakia’s AirExplore
ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) operator Avia Solutions Group has acquired Slovak-based ACMI and charter airline AirExplore. Headquartered in… Read More »
Air Mauritius Signs Global Partnership Agreement with Champ Cargosystems
Air Mauritius has extended its relationship with airfreight IT firm Champ Cargosystems to a worldwide contract, including the EU, as… Read More »
Nauru Airlines Secures Financing for 737-800SF Freighter Acquisition
Nauru Airlines has secured financing for the acquisition of an Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter. HALO AirFinance (HALO), a joint venture… Read More »