March 2023

Amazon not yet scaling back flights in face of economic challenges

Amazon Air’s flights have increased in the last six months despite economic challenges impacting e-commerce demand and announcements that it…

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Kales positive on new carrier Norse Atlantic’s expanded network

GSA Kales Group is hopeful the expansion of the recently launched Norse Atlantic’s network will help boost bellyhold volumes. In…

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AirAsia and Teleport add China to network

More belly capacity and cargo connections have been added to China with the resumption of AirAsia’s flights into the country….

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IATA: January demand remains muted as economic constraints continue

Economic constraints have continued to take their toll on industry demand as January became the 11th month in a row…

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Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport plans new cargo facility

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is planning to develop a new air cargo facility as it aims to develop as…

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ANA to take over Nippon Cargo Airlines

NYK has entered into an agreement to transfer all shares in B747 freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) to All…

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Cargojet reduces B777 conversion plans on weaker outlook

Cargojet is cutting the number of B777 freighter aircraft it plans to convert into freighters due to the weakening economic…

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Raft appoints Asia Pacific sales talent

Freight forwarding platform Raft has appointed Rod Talbot as vice president sales, Asia, to help increase its presence in the…

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IATA warns “disjointed” EU PLACI roll out could result in customs delays

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s…

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Network Airline Services now UK cargo GSA for Badr Airlines

Network Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the UK and Ireland cargo GSA for Sudan’s Badr Airlines. The airline…

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SriLankan Airlines looks to partnerships, digital and e-commerce in tough cargo conditions

SriLankan Airlines is hoping to capitalise on e-commerce flights to China, interline partnerships and digitalisation to combat tough air cargo…

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Brussels and Changi partner on cargo

Brussels Airport Company (BAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner on a…

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Menzies provides South African Airways with air cargo services at three airports

South African Airways (SAA) Cargo has appointed Menzies Aviation to provide air cargo services at OR Tambo International Airport in…

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Wiremind wins technology contract with Qatar Airways Cargo

Wiremind has won a multi-year contract to support Qatar Airways Cargo’s revenue management plans within its ‘Next Generation’ initiative. Qatar…

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Airlines launch legal challenge to Schiphol flight limits

The KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, easyJet, TUI and IATA have launched a legal challenge against the Dutch government’s…

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Etihad Cargo adds capabilities to online booking portal

Etihad Cargo has introduced online pet shipment bookings for dogs and cats, online dangerous goods bookings and a custom feed…

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Astral Aviation aims for growth

Astral Aviation is pursuing freighter and drone investments to grow its cargo airline business in Africa and beyond. Astral Aviation…

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Supply chain spotlight: Inflationary pressures hit UK economy

An ongoing challenge to the smooth passage of trade throughout 2022 was the strike action at Felixstowe and Liverpool ports,…

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Putzger perspective: Air cargo navigates stormy skies

Recent months have been relentlessly tough to navigate for air cargo carriers, as imploding demand has yanked rates and yields…

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TIACA tackles people and pollution

Trade organisation TIACA is hoping to take a lead when it comes to reducing the emissions generated by air cargo…

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