AirBridgeCargo (ABC) is using Aviation Capital Group (ACG) to finance part of the Russia-based operator’s purchase of a Boeing 747-8F…
January 2019
Spicejet continues cargo expansion with Hong Kong-Guwahati freighter
21 / 01 / 2019
Spicejet has continued the expansion of its recently launched all-cargo business with the addition of weekly flights between Hong Kong…
Spectre announces refinancing for seven B737 converted freighters
21 / 01 / 2019
Spectre Cargo Solutions, the freighter-focused arm of aircraft trading and leasing specialist Spectre Air Capital, has completed the initial stage of…
DHL Express to speed up delivery with new Copenhagen centre
21 / 01 / 2019
DHL Express will speed up delivery times from Denmark with the opening of a DKr1bn hub at Copenhagen Airport. The…
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International added to DVV stable of magazines
21 / 01 / 2019
DVV Media International Ltd, the publisher of Air Cargo News, has acquired Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International (HLPFI), the…
Astral’s drone subsidiary among Africa’s top 10 tech start-ups
18 / 01 / 2019
Astral Aviation’s drone subsidiary, Astral Aerial Solutions, is one of Africa’s top 10 tech start-ups shortlisted for the Airbus Bizlab…
US transport department guidance on available services during government shutdown
18 / 01 / 2019
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has posted its contingency shutdown plans online. While providing information for department workers affected…
Video: Europe’s FedEx Express boss on the importance of global trade
18 / 01 / 2019
As the trade tariff dispute continues, a senior FedEx executive has warned that governments worldwide should not let "the desire…
UK drone exclusion zones around airports to be extended
18 / 01 / 2019
UK drone exclusion zones around runways and airports are to be extended by the government as part of tougher legislation…
DSV move for Panalpina could spark ‘bidding war’ for forwarder
18 / 01 / 2019
Consultant Transport Intelligence (Ti) has suggested that DSV’s move to purchase Panalpina could spark a ‘bidding war’ for the forwarder…
Air Cargo Global launches Oslo seafood freighter
18 / 01 / 2019
Slovakian all-cargo carrier Air Cargo Global has launched a B747F service between Oslo Airport and Tianjin Binhai International to cater…
Uni-top expands in Europe with Luxembourg freighter service
18 / 01 / 2019
China-based Uni-top Airlines has launched a new scheduled freighter service between its Wuhan hub and Luxembourg. The three weekly flights…
Paws for thought: Personalised pet travel can win passenger business
18 / 01 / 2019
Marcia Alden, chief executive of PawsGlobal, examines the upside of adding digital experiences for pet owners. On the fifth call…
CargoLogicGermany targets 10 aircraft fleet in three years as it takes delivery of its first B737F
18 / 01 / 2019
CargoLogicGermany has today taken delivery of its first aircraft – a Boeing 737-400F – and revealed it plans to expand…
Delta and Virgin to move cargo handling to new dnata Heathrow facility
17 / 01 / 2019
Partner airlines Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo will move their handling operations at London Heathrow to the new purpose-built…
European cargo monthly: Growth slows in 2018
17 / 01 / 2019
Major European cargo airlines saw freight traffic growth slow in 2018 in line with the general market slowdown. The monthly…
Cockpit fire forces Cargolux aircraft to make emergency landing
17 / 01 / 2019
Cargolux flight CV7303 was forced to make an emergency landing at Kuala Lumpur airport on January 16 when crew reported…
Crane targets project cargo growth with Liso appointment
17 / 01 / 2019
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Ivan Liso as director projects, EPC & Marine EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa)…
Strong cargo growth for Brussels Airport in 2018
17 / 01 / 2019
Brussels Airport saw 2018 cargo volumes grow by 7.5% over prior year to reaching 731.600 tons, helped by an increase…
UPS appoints Gilbert to newly created supply chain role
16 / 01 / 2019
UPS has appointed Philippe Gilbert as president, Supply Chain Solutions, effective January, 2019. Gilbert will report to UPS chief operating…