February 2022

Tiaca membership bounces back as sustainability remains a key focus

Airfreight organisation Tiaca saw its membership numbers bounce back last year after a dip in 2020 and is continuing to…

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Unilode appoints new chief executive officer

ULD specialist Unilode Aviation Solutions has appointed Ross Marino as its chief executive Marino’s appointment is effective February 28, and…

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Global GSA Group acquires three companies

Netherlands-headquartered Global GSA Group has acquired Aircargo Italia, Worldair and Star Cargo Italy. The three Italian acquisitions will help Global…

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Unique Antonov An-225 reportedly destroyed in fighting

The unique Antonov An-225 “Mriya” freighter, the world’s largest aircraft, has reportedly been destroyed in fighting following the invasion of…

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Supply chains face extension of airspace closures

The European Union (EU) has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft as sanctions continue to be imposed in response to…

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UK and Russia impose airspace bans on each other

The UK and Russia have both implemented airspace bans on each others’ airlines. The UK government was the first to…

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ATSG 2021 revenues up 10%

US lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has reported full year 2021 revenues of $1.73bn, up 10% year on year….

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SF Airlines’ fleet hits 69

Rapidly expanding express carrier SF Airlines recently added its 69th freighter aircraft. The China-based airline in February took delivery of…

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MNG Airlines expects further growth after busy 2021

Freighter operator MNG Airlines saw its cargo volumes grow by around 20% and plans to invest in its digital services…

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Cargo props up Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand cargo revenues increased 29% to NZ$482m year on year during the first half of its financial year….

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IAG Cargo sees revenues take off in 2021

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, saw its cargo revenues reach new highs last year on the…

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Antonov Airport under attack by Russia

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Ukraine has confirmed that Russian military forces have attacked Antonov (Hostomel) Airport, a…

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CMA CGM Air Cargo applies for US foreign air carrier permit

CMA CGM Air Cargo has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of Transportation as…

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Menzies seeks next gen air cargo technology

Menzies Aviation is holding an air cargo technology showcase at Heathrow Airport to find new solutions to enhance the efficiency…

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DHL Global Forwarding gets greener

DHL Global Forwarding is expanding its GoGreen Plus Service from ocean freight to include air cargo customers, who can now…

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Air Charter Service sees record $1.8bn revenues

Air Charter Service’s (ACS) busy cargo arm helped the aircraft charter broker achieve record annual revenues of $1.8bn (£1.3bn), with…

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WFS appoints Bert Selis to senior role

Bert Selis has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) but will remain based in Liege, leaving his role at the Belgian…

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CMA CGM plans airline launch for first half 2022

France-based shipping group CMA CGM looks set to launch its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) airline in the first half…

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Expeditors continues to battle cyber attack

Expeditors continues to work on getting its operations back to normal following a cyber attack on February 20. In a…

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Air cargo industry steps up to meet Valentine’s flowers demand

The air cargo industry has been busy over the last few weeks meeting demand for Valentine’s Day. Each year, the…

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