Ukrainian airspace has been closed as navigation services declare the region an active conflict zone. Early this morning, the European…
February 2022
Lufthansa Cargo announces medium-haul network start date
24 / 02 / 2022
Lufthansa Cargo will in March launch its new medium-haul network using two converted A321 freighters to help meet e-commerce demand….
Air Cargo News Awards open for entry
24 / 02 / 2022
It’s that time of year again… the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are officially open for entry so it’s time…
Nippon Express Kansai pharma hub is certified
23 / 02 / 2022
Nippon Express has obtained IATA’s Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its temperature-controlled pharma logistics hub at Japan’s Kansai International…
Peli BioThermal opens first network station in China
23 / 02 / 2022
Pharma packaging provider Peli BioThermal has opened its first network station in China. Located in Shanghai, the station will serve…
Romcargo Airlines applies to operate Europe to US flights
23 / 02 / 2022
Romcargo Airlines has applied to operate scheduled and/or chartered flights from the European Union to the US and beyond. The…
Azul Cargo appoints Globe Air Cargo as US GSSA
23 / 02 / 2022
Brazilian airline Azul Cargo has selected Miami-based Globe Air Cargo as its exclusive GSSA within the US. ECS Group’s US…
Mas outlines ambitious freighter plans
23 / 02 / 2022
Mexican carrier mas airlines is planning to operate a fleet of 18 freighters in the next five years. The airline,…
DHL Express adds Ho Chi Minh City to US route
23 / 02 / 2022
DHL Express has introduced a new route between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and the US as bilateral trade…
Azul and Swissport partner at Viracopos Airport
23 / 02 / 2022
Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has chosen ground handler Swissport to provide ground services at Viracopos International Airport (VCP),…
Air cargo hub planned for Shannon Airport
22 / 02 / 2022
Shannon Group has plans to upgrade its cargo facilities at Shannon Airport in Ireland. The Group told Air Cargo News…
Expeditors’ operations hit following cyber attack
22 / 02 / 2022
Global operations at Expeditors are facing disruption after the US forwarder became the latest supply chain firm to suffer a…
Röhlig Logistics partners with Lufthansa Cargo to cut carbon
22 / 02 / 2022
Lufthansa Cargo and Röhlig Logistics are joining forces to offer customers a sustainable transport service by aiming to decarbonise selected…
Cebu Pacific backs bellyhold cargo operations
22 / 02 / 2022
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take extra dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo…
Corporación América Airports cargo volume up
22 / 02 / 2022
Corporación América Airports saw its cargo volume increase 22.8% year on year in January 2022 compared to the year before….
Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
21 / 02 / 2022
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer’s Releye RAP temperature controlled container. Envirotainer…
Menzies accepts NAS takeover offer
21 / 02 / 2022
John Menzies has approved a takeover proposal from Agility subsidiary National Aviation Services (NAS) Holding following its rejection of earlier…
Bluebird Nordic adds B737 freighter
21 / 02 / 2022
Bluebird Nordic has taken delivery of a B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) from AviaAM. The aircraft is the second B737-800BCF…
China’s air cargo volumes rebound
21 / 02 / 2022
China’s air cargo volumes rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels in January, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC),…
Atlas Air and Cainiao expand partnership
18 / 02 / 2022
Atlas Air and Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network will add a B747-8 freighter on routes between China and the Americas…