IATA WCS 2023 to focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation
Sustainability, safety and digitalisation will be the focus of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Cargo Symposium later this… Read More »
Antonov An-225 Mriya in Ukraine could have been saved
The Secret Service of Ukraine (SSU) revealed that, following its investigation into the destruction of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the… Read More »
IAG Cargo to benefit from China service restart
IAG Cargo customers will soon be able to send shipments on services between London Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai once… Read More »
Flying Whales selects generator for cargo airship
Cargo airship firm Flying Whales has selected Honeywell’s one-megawatt generator to power its in-development hybrid airship. The LCA60T is a… Read More »
ASL Aviation Holdings raises funds for fleet renewal
Freighter operator ASL Aviation Holdings has closed a new $155m credit facility for investment in its fleet. ASL said it… Read More »
Boeing resumes deliveries of 767 freighters
Boeing is again delivering 767s, having restarted hand overs after a pause due to quality issues affecting commercial and military… Read More »
FedEx to consolidate operating companies to cut costs
Express giant FedEx has unveiled plans to consolidate its various divisions as part of efforts to generate cost savings of… Read More »
First Airbus A350 Freighter Parts Successfully Manufactured
Development of Airbus’ new A350 freighter aircraft is in full swing with the first parts for the Centre Wing Box… Read More »
Airbus begins manufacturing first parts for the A350F
Airbus has begun manufacturing parts for the A350F, an aircraft that was originally announced in July 2021. The Original Equipment… Read More »
Aero Africa appointed cargo GSSA for Salam Air in Kenya
Aero Africa has been appointed cargo General Sales & Services Agent (GSSA) for Salam Air in Kenya, effective March 30…. Read More »
Air cargo demand slides again but beats pre-pandemic levels
Air cargo demand slipped again in February but exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in eight months. The latest… Read More »
Los-cost SpiceJet sells its air cargo business
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has finally spun off its SpiceXpress freighter business as it looks to grow the company. SpiceJet… Read More »
Aeronaves TSM continues expansion with CRJ200 freighters
Mexico-based Aeronaves TSM is continuing the expansion of its fleet with the addition of CRJ200 freighters. The freighter operator has… Read More »
Maersk Air Cargo launches new US-China flights
Maersk Air Cargo has introduced two new US-China routes as it continues to expand its global operations. The airline will… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo to add new intra-European services
Lufthansa Cargo will in April expand its intra-European network with the addition of three new destinations. The carrier will add… Read More »
Cainiao partners with Shenzhen Airport and Atlas Air to advance air cargo
Cainiao Network has partnered with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to establish an air cargo centre and expanded its partnership with… Read More »
ASL expands into Australia with Pionair acquisition
ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired freighter operator Pionair as it expands into Australian and Oceania markets ACMI provider Pionair has… Read More »
Air France KLM Martinair and CMA CGM air cargo partnership takes off
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and CMA CGM Air Cargo have launched a capacity partnership announced last year. The… Read More »
Bolloré targets Hainan duty-free retail market with charter flights
Bolloré Logistics has added a new charter service to Hainan to cater for the island’s duty-free shopping demand. The weekly… Read More »
Transpacific caro carriers expect business to take off in second half of 2023
After a difficult 12 months, carriers and forwarders expect business on the transpacific to take off in the latter half… Read More »
Cathay Cargo reports a “slow climb” in demand
Cathay Cargo has reported a “slow climb” in demand following the Lunar New Year but is hopeful of a pickup… Read More »
AirBridgeCargo set to return later this year
Reports from Russia suggest that freighter operator AirBridgeCargo could re-launch services after a year of inactivity. Russian publication RBC reports… Read More »
China Southern Airlines to spin off cargo business with 747-400Fs and 777-200Fs
China Southern Airlines plans to spin off and list its logistics subsidiary on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). The airline’s… Read More »
PT Rusky Aero Indonesia signs AerCap lease for 737-800BCFs ahead of launch
Lessor AerCap has signed lease agreements for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) with new cargo airline, PT Rusky Aero… Read More »
Alibaba’s Cainiao set for an IPO?
Just days after e-commerce giant Alibaba announced plans to split its business up, reports are circulating that its logistics unit… Read More »
Air Canada adds Liege freighter flights
Air Canada Cargo has completed its first flight to Liege as part of plans to expand operations in Europe. The… Read More »