September 2017

Jettainer launches new service for temperature controlled ULDs

ULD management firm Jettainer has launched a new service for temperature-controlled ULDs, including the lease, management and positioning as well…

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Volga-Dnepr’s out of this world satellite flight

Volga-Dnepr Airlines was involved in an out of this world flight when it transported the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Sentinel-5P…

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Tiaca adds new board members

Tiaca has added two new board members, representing the ground handling and cargo carrier sectors. Ramesh Mamidala is chief executive…

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FedEx takes $300m operating income hit on cyber attack

The Petya cyber attack cost express giant FedEx $300m in lost operating income during the first quarter of its financial…

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Hurricane Irma relief effort continues as another storm hits the Caribbean

CargoLogicAir has flown two relief flights to the French territory of Guadeloupe following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma, while…

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Unilode expands its global ULD repair network

ULD management and repair specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions has expanded its global repair network by opening an FAA Part 145 certified…

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Frankfurt Air Cargo Community welcomes new members

The Frankfurt Air Cargo Community has added six new members to its ranks as they look to shape the future…

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The long, slow road to the XML message standard

Cargo agents are frequently blamed for failing to embrace e-freight, but others assert that carriers are also still clinging to…

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Intrepid delivers second B747-8 freighter to AirBridgeCargo

US lessor Intrepid Aviation has placed a new B747-8 freighter on a long-term lease with AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the second of…

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National Airlines to lease more B747-400Fs to BST Logistics

National Airlines has signed a deal to operate two B747-400F aircraft for Chinese firm BST Logistics as it expands its…

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ANTONOV An-124 in generator relief flight to Guadeloupe

ANTONOV Airlines has transported 32 power generators as part of relief efforts on the hurricane-stricken Guadeloupe. The airline utilised one…

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FedEx asks for second extension to Cuba service start-up deadline

FedEx has asked for more time to start up its new Cuba freighter service after facing problems finding  suppliers in…

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Freight group BIFA updates trading conditions

UK freight forwarder association BIFA has announced that it will launch updated Standard Trading Conditions (STC) for the first time…

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Pharma.Aero adds trio to membership

Pharma.Aero has seen three more companies join the worldwide platform which aims to foster strong collaboration among its membership of…

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Hong Kong cargo volumes soared 10.1% in August

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in August 2017 as cargo traffic "soared" 10.1% to 412,000 tonnes, compared…

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K+N develops lithium battery supply chain solution

Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has launched a new supply chain solutions specifically aimed at the transport of large format lithium…

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LATAM and American’s expanded codeshare agreement gains approval in Brazil

LATAM’s expanded cargo and passenger partnership with American Airlines has taken a major step forward after gaining approval from Brazil’s…

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Atlas Air confirms DHL Global Forwarding freighter lease

Aircraft lessor Atlas Air Worldwide has wet-leased a Boeing B747-400F to DHL Global Forwarding for use in a new round-the-world…

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Schiphol Airport braces for loss of 10.5% of freighter slots

Schiphol Airport is bracing itself to lose as much as 10.5% of its freighter slots next year unless a limit…

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NxtPort and Air Cargo Belgium investigate multimodal platform

Ocean platform NxtPort and Air Cargo Belgium have announced a new partnership to investigate the possibility of developing multimodal cargo…

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