Qatar Airways Cargo adds Malaysia capacity via a preighter
Qatar Airways Cargo said it will bring cargo capacity back to Penang, Malaysia from February 2 by operating an Airbus… Read More »
Boeing delivers of the final Boeing 747 to Atlas Air
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide joined thousands of people – including current and former employees as well as customers and… Read More »
DB Schenker in it for the long-haul with cargo charter network
DB Schenker will continue its air cargo charter operation for the long-term and expects other forwarders to do the same… Read More »
AerCap takes delivery of 50th 737-800BCF freighter
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor AerCap has completed delivery of its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The passenger aircraft’s modification… Read More »
UPS revenues hit by market downturn
Express services giant UPS was hit by air cargo demand decline in the fourth quarter of 2022. The cargo carrier’s… Read More »
Virgin’s Atlantic Cargo’s freighter ops future under review
Virgin’s Atlantic Cargo’s freighter operations are under review as the airline reveals its last all cargo aircraft isn’t currently active…. Read More »
Airbus Beluga delivers Inmarsat-6 F2 satellite to Florida for launch
The Inmarsat-6 geostationary telecommunications satellite (I-6 F2), built by Airbus and due to be launched in February, has been delivered… Read More »
Finnair modifies A350s to carry more customers and cargo
To increase capacity across its popular routes to Asia, Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s… Read More »
Air France-KLM orders four A350-1000Fs for Martinair
KLM has ordered four Airbus A350F aircraft, which will be operated by its cargo subsidiary, Martinair. The cargo jets are… Read More »
GlobalX adds freighter expertise
Miami-based Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has appointed Glen Gates as vice president – A321 freighter programmes. Gates has more… Read More »
Zongteng’s new Paris freighter to be handled by WFS
E-commerce logistics group Zongteng Group has selected WFS to handle its new freighter flights between China and Paris. The service… Read More »
Dutch aviation groups hit out at current emission ceiling plans
The Dutch air cargo sector along with leading airlines, airports and aviation groups have hit out at new Dutch government… Read More »
Hernig becomes new MD at Lufthansa Cargo JV PACTL
Lufthansa Cargo veteran Carsten Hernig has assumed the position of deputy general manager and vice president production, sales & marketing… Read More »
Hiitola to replace Wildtgrube as head of Finnair Cargo
Gabriela Hiitola will replace Fredrik Wildtgrube as senior vice president of Finnair Cargo from February 1. Hiitola has worked for… Read More »
Rhenus UK urges exporters to prepare for new customs system
Logistics firm Rhenus UK is urging exporters to prepare for the switch over to the UK’s new customs system due… Read More »
Ameriflight to buy 20 Natilus cargo aircraft
US cargo airline Ameriflight has placed an order for 20 Natilus Kona autonomous feeder cargo aircraft valued at $134m. Ameriflight… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines’ pilots might be the highest paid in the cargo industry
Hawaiian Airlines has 24 Airbus A330 passenger planes in its fleet. It will fly 10 more converted freighters for Amazon…. Read More »
Air Canada’s Turner replaces Berry in vice president cargo role
Air Canada’s vice president of inflight services will replace Jason Berry in the role of vice president, cargo from February… Read More »
MightyFly to begin testing autonomous cargo aircraft
Autonomous cargo aircraft company MightyFly will begin last and middle mile test flights with its hybrid, electric Vertical Takeoff and… Read More »
IATA criticizes government plans to ban cargo-only ops at Mexico City Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticized the Mexican government’s plans to move cargo flights from Mexico City International Airport… Read More »
IATA blasts draft ban on cargo-only operations at Mexico’s busiest airport
IATA has blasted a government plan to ban cargo-only flights from Mexico City’s primary airport. According to local Mexican media… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Cargo teams up with charity to help children play cricket
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has teamed up with charity Bat for a Chance (BFAC) to embark on a new South African… Read More »
Cathay Pacific highlights growth opportunities and challenges
Express, e-commerce and temperature sensitive shipments will be beacons of light in a cloudy operating landscape, according to Cathay Pacific… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo teams up with Airlink for Haiti aid flight
American Airlines Cargo has partnered with charity organisation Airlink to transport medical equipment and supplies to Haiti as the nation… Read More »
Freighter aircraft fleet expected to grow by 2.3% per year
Aviation data firm Cirium is expecting the world’s freighter fleet to grow at 2.3% per year over the next 20… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo adds more European freighter flights
Air Canada Cargo is continuing to expand its freighter operation to Europe with the addition of two new destinations. The… Read More »