ATSA agrees deal with De Havilland Canada for Dash 8-400 conversion
Peru-based airline Aero Transporte S.A. (ATSA) has signed a firm agreement with De Havilland Canada for a Dash 8-400 freighter… Read More »
IAG Cargo goes big on dinosaur move
IAG Cargo has transported a skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur from Argentina to the UK. The cast’s… Read More »
Mexican cargo operations set to move
Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador has confirmed the government has struck an agreement with some airlines to shift cargo… Read More »
Qatar Airways and Airbus reach settlement in A350 row
Airbus and Qatar Airways have reached a settlement regarding their legal dispute over A350 surface degradation and the grounding of… Read More »
Korean Air feels impact of cargo demand drop
Seoul, South Korea-headquartered Korean Air is feeling the impact of the drop in global air cargo demand, as reflected in… Read More »
Is the freighter market facing a bubble?
During a debate at the World Cargo Summit the question was raised as to whether the freighter market was becoming… Read More »
Kenya Airways Cargo and Astral agree cargo codeshare
The cargo division of Kenya Airways (KQ Cargo) and Astral Aviation, two of the biggest air cargo carriers in Africa,… Read More »
Etihad Cargo partnerships key as industry faces overcapacity and lower predictability
Raising standards, developing new offerings and services and partnerships are key for Etihad Cargo over the coming years as the… Read More »
Air Canada Cargo revamps London Heathrow facility
Air Canada Cargo has unveiled a renewed customer reception area at its London Heathrow Airport facility. The reception area is… Read More »
Etihad Cargo mulls Boeing 777 freighter conversions
Etihad Cargo is considering converting some of its B777 passenger aircraft into freighters. Speaking to Air Cargo News on the… Read More »
El Al opts for the Opticooler for pharma shipping
Israeli flag-carrier EL AL has agreed a Master Rental Agreement with Germany-based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions for use of the latter’s… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »