Saudia disposes of its two 747-8 freighters
Saudia (SV, Jeddah) has disposed of its two B747-8(F)s following their sale to AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary… Read More »
Malta’s Airhub Airlines inducts first A340
Four months after taking delivery of its first A340-300, Airhub Airlines (GJM, Malta Int’l) has completed the conversion of the… Read More »
South Korea’s Air Incheon retires last 737 Classic
Air Incheon (KJ, Seoul Incheon) has transitioned to an all-B737NG fleet following the retirement of its last B737-400(SF) in late… Read More »
FAA flags potential safety problem in layout of controls on Boeing 767 and 757 jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a safety alert to all operators of Boeing 767 and 757 airplanes flagging a… Read More »
Bahrain’s MENA Cargo Airlines completes certification
MENA Cargo Airlines (Bahrain Int’l) has been awarded an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Bahraini Ministry of Transportation and… Read More »
IATA adds ‘Quote and Book’ function to IATA Net Rates – IAG Cargo first to integrate solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has added a ‘quote and book’ function to IATA Net Rates. This enables airlines… Read More »
The Middle East region will need 3,000 new jets by 2040 according to Boeing
According to Boeing, the region’s commercial jet and services market will be valued at more than $1.4 trillion in next… Read More »
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport as a certified Handling Agent
Olsztyn-Mazury Airport is fully certified by the Civil Aviation Authority as a provider of cargo operations. Additional services create significant… Read More »
Russia’s NordStar to add two B737 freighters
NordStar (Y7, Norilsk) will enter the dedicated freighter market by the end of the year with the delivery of its… Read More »
Amazon is looking for long-range cargo Jets to fly from China
Amazon.com Inc. is shopping for used long-range Boeing and Airbus cargo planes, according to people familiar with the matter, the… Read More »
IATA’s cargo outlook says cooperation, safety, sustainability, modernization are key priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the air cargo industry to continue working together at the same pace, with… Read More »
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines secures its AOC
Greater Bay Airlines (HGB, Hong Kong Int’l) is set to begin commercial flight operations after it secured its air operator’s… Read More »
U.S. Senate would extend FAA rest requirements to cargo pilots
Legislation reintroduced in the House on June 23 and the Senate on July 15 would provide cargo pilots with the… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines accused of ferrying arms to Eritrea
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) is alleged to have helped ship weapons, ammunition, and other military equipment from Addis Ababa… Read More »
NTSB prepares to recover 737 cargo jet from ocean floor in Hawaii
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are scheduled to begin recovery operations this weekend for the wreckage of a Boeing 737… Read More »
Amazon Air founder has a new start-up that aims to take on FedEx and UPS by speeding up shipping
In late 2014, Scott Ruffin was deep in the trenches of Amazon’s logistics operation, when he was tapped to solve… Read More »
IATA’s latest global airline financial outlook shows improved results amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its annual general meeting in Boston and announced its latest outlook for airline… Read More »
Vallair delivers its third Airbus A321 freighter
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, and launch customer of the… Read More »
Ukraine’s Meridian to acquire B737, B767 freighters
Meridian is planning to acquire B737 and B767 freighters between 2022-2023 according to a United States Department of Transportation (DOT)… Read More »
JD.com charters B747 for UK-China flights
Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com has signed a charter agreement with Moldova’s Aerotranscargo (F5, Chisinau) to operate 3x weekly between Hefei… Read More »
India’s SpiceJet “wipes out most debts” with cargo sale
SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int’l) shareholders have approved the transfer of its cargo and logistics business, SpiceXpress and Logistics Private Ltd,… Read More »
Boeing raised its forecast for China’s aircraft demand for the next 20 years to $1.47 trillion
Boeing raised its forecast slightly on Thursday for China’s aircraft demand for the next 20 years, betting on the country’s… Read More »
United Airlines has become a thriving freight company during the pandemic
During the pandemic, many airlines shifted their focus to flying freight to make up for lost passenger revenue. But no… Read More »
Airbus in talks on sales of A350 freighters and more A320s
Airbus is in talks with several potential customers for a new A350 freighter while seeing signs of demand for smaller… Read More »
Lufthansa Cargo grows Its 777-200LRF fleet with former Emirates jet
Lufthansa’s cargo plans have changed due to the pandemic. Once planning to reduce capacity, the carrier announced that it will… Read More »
Airbus pitching new A350 freighter to UPS and DHL
Airbus’ planned freighter version of the A350 jet is attracting interest from major cargo firms United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and… Read More »