September 2019

Saudia Cargo expands Europe, US and Africa freighter operations

Saudia Cargo has added extra freighter flights to services calling in Europe, the US and Africa. The Middle Eastern carrier…

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Menzies Aviation strengthens team new EVP and VP cargo

Logistics company Menzies Aviation has welcomed two new members of staff to its team. Robert Fordree is the organisation’s new…

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British Airways’ cargo operations grounded as strike goes ahead

There is major disruption to British Airways’ bellyhold cargo operations as the airline’s pilots carry out strike action today and…

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Azul Cargo set for e-commerce boost

Brazilian airline Azul Cargo Express has announced a new contract and a new service catering for the e-commerce market. Last…

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Dutch shipper groups welcome progress at Lelystad Airport

Dutch shipper and logistics groups have welcomed reports that the opening of Lelystad Airport has taken a step forward, potentially…

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Antonov distances itself from Ilyushin revamped An-124

Antonov has called for a revamped variant of the An-124-100 aircraft being developed by Russia’s Ilyushin Design Bureau to be…

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LATAM Cargo transports bears to São Paulo wildlife sanctuary

LATAM Cargo Brazil collaborated with the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) and the Fortaleza State Environmental…

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Cargolux transports its heaviest single piece of cargo to China

Cargolux has successfully transported a shaft measuring 10 m in length from Luxembourg to Zhengzhou, China. The shaft, which has…

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IAG Cargo warns of disruption as pilot strikes set to go-ahead next week

A proposed strike by British Airways pilots is set to go-ahead on Monday and Tuesday next week after the airline…

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Atlas to create 100 new jobs over the next five years

Aircraft lessor Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has announced it will create 100 new jobs and expand its headquarter offices to…

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WFS opens new pharma centre at Copenhagen Airport

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new pharma facility at Copenhagen Airport to meet growing demand. The new 1,500…

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Cargo volumes down at Swissport in first half

Swissport recorded a 5.4% year-on-year decline in cargo volumes in the fist half of the year due the sale of…

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Airfreight demand down for the ninth consecutive month

The airfreight market reported its ninth consecutive year-on-year decline in a row in July, according to the latest monthly figures…

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It’s time to start preparing: Awards entries open on October 1

Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that our prestigious annual awards for 2020 will open for entry on October…

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China Airlines finalises agreement for six Boeing 777Fs

Taiwan’s China Airlines is set to modernise its cargo fleet after having finalised an agreement with Boeing to order six…

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Korean Air extends partnership with LUG cargo handling

Korean Air Cargo will continue working with LUG aircargo handling at Frankfurt International Airport for another three years to 2022….

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SF Airlines takes delivery of another B757 freighter

Chinese express carrier SF Airlines has taken delivery of its 30th Boeing 757-200F aircraft as it continues to expand its…

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Air cargo responds to Hurricane Dorian

Broker Air Charter Service and airline charity Airlink have taken part in several flights in response to Hurricane Dorian, which…

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Astral Aerial Solutions and Yamaha Motor Company introduce last-mile cargo drones to Kenyan market

Astral Aerial Solutions, an affiliate company of Astral Aviation, has collaborated with Japanese drone manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company to provide…

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Cargolux: Looking to the long term

Cargolux is going through an interesting period in its 49-year history: on one hand the all-cargo carrier enjoyed record profits…

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