Rosy outlook beckons for freighter conversions
Freighter conversion suppliers expect a strong e-commerce market to support the switching of passenger jets to cargo use, although capacity… Read More »
IAG Cargo approves Envirotainer’s Releye units for pharma
IAG Cargo has become the latest airline to approve the use of Envirotainer’s Releye RLP and RAP ULDs to transport… Read More »
MSB to provide structural components for ES-30 cabin, flight deck and cargo sections
Innovative mobility solutions provider MSB has signed an agreement with Heart Aerospace, manufacturers of the electrically powered ES-30 regional aircraft…. Read More »
National Airlines adds nose-loading 747-400 freighter
US carrier National Airlines has added a Boeing B747-400 Extended Range Freighter (ERF) to its cargo fleet as part of… Read More »
ASL sees revenues soar on the back on long-haul cargo
Aircraft lessor ASL Aviation Holdings reported “strong” financial figures last year on the back of its long-haul cargo operations. The… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo prepares to add capacity to portal CargoAi
Lufthansa Cargo has launched a pilot project in three countries as it prepares to add its capacity to online booking… Read More »
Amazon Air slows expansion as e-commerce demand flattens
Amazon Air has “greatly reduced” its overall rate of expansion since March in response to a slowdown in e-commerce sales… Read More »
Airbus expands outsize air cargo capabilities
Airbus is expanding its outsized air cargo capabilities with a new loading system for the Beluga A300-600ST aircraft for military… Read More »
Air Cargo News Awards: Budapest Airport recognized as Cargo Hub of the Year
Air Cargo News, one of the largest international cargo agencies, held its annual award ceremony in London on Friday. Based… Read More »
Kalitta and Cargo Choice hope new Ecuador flights will bloom
Kalitta Air has launched new freighter flights from Ecuador to the US in partnership with GSA Choice Cargo as they… Read More »
ARC and ForwardKeys Create Destination Gateway Marketing Tool
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) and ForwardKeys have partnered to launch a new tool designed to help DMOs, tourism and convention… Read More »
FedEx scales back operations following disappointing Q1 2022 results
A drop in volumes and economic volatility “adversely impacted” FedEx’s results for the fiscal first quarter ended August 31, prompting… Read More »
Cathay Pacific claws back capacity amid flat demand
Cathay Pacific has continued to benefit from the easing of quarantine restrictions in Hong Kong and the return of its… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo appoints new president
American Airlines Cargo has appointed Greg Schwendinger to the role of president, effective October 3. The appointment follows the departure… Read More »
AirAsia X to ramp up cargo services
In an effort to combat the rising price of airfares, AirAsia X has decided to increase its cargo service, to increase… Read More »
IATA WCS: strengthening air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects
The 15th IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) taking place in London from September 27 – 29 will focus on building… Read More »
Air Belgium partners with WFS for South Africa air cargo services
Air Belgium has awarded a three-year contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling for the launch of… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo first to be re-certified by IATA for the safe transport of live animals
Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the safe… Read More »
Maersk Air Cargo starts regulatory process for US flights
Shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has applied to the US Department of Transportation to have the foreign air carrier permit of… Read More »
IATA certifies Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals for new training standard
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to achieve IATA’s… Read More »
Airships have a role to play in sustainable air cargo supply chains
Airships offer efficiency and flexibility for air cargo operations and could play an important role in zero emissions aviation goals…. Read More »
Will the passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft conversion demand last?
An unexpected surge in the availability of feedstock has resulted in a flurry of activity in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. Will… Read More »