April 2023

Cargo.one launches new platform to speed up import bookings

Cargo.one has today launched a new platform that allows agent-to-agent bookings to speed up the process of making import bookings….

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Aero Africa’s new director of strategy

Aero Africa has appointed Absolom Ngari as its director strategy, GSSA & airline partnerships. In his new role, Ngari will…

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ASL Future Flight gains cargo drone certification

ASL Future Flight has been awarded a Light UAS Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)….

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Stepping stones to net zero

Now that the UN’s Civil Aviation Authority has joined IATA in its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions from air transport…

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Setting the record straight

IATA’s ONE Record project aims to achieve full digitalisation of air cargo information among its members using a common standard…

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IATA WCS 2023 to focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation

Sustainability, safety and digitalisation will be the focus of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Cargo Symposium later this…

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Chapman Freeborn announces new ACMI Leasing president

Air charter and leasing firm Chapman Freeborn has appointed Scott Collier as president – ACMI Leasing to lead the newly-formed…

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American Airlines Cargo looks ahead to expanded widebody capacity

American Airlines Cargo will benefit from expanded capacity this summer following American Airlines’ plans to boost monthly widebody flights by…

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Tensions mount at US west coast box ports over labour talks

Tensions continue to mount at US west coast container terminals as carrier groups last week accused workers of withholding labour…

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Former Antonov director charged with “negligence” over AN-225 freighter loss

The former head of Antonov has been charged with alleged “negligence” following the destruction of the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” aircraft…

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Jan de Rijk appoints new COO

Road feeder service provider Jan de Rijk Logistics has appointed Daniël Uijtdewillegen as chief operating officer (COO). In his new…

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ASL raises funds for fleet renewal

Freighter operator ASL Aviation Holdings has closed a new $155m credit facility for investment in its fleet. ASL said it…

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IAG Cargo to benefit from China service restart

IAG Cargo customers will soon be able to send shipments on services between London Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai once…

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Air cargo stabilises but there are risks ahead

Recent airfreight rate data appears to show that the air cargo market may have reached a new normal but the…

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Boeing resumes deliveries of 767 freighters

Boeing is again delivering 767s, having restarted hand overs after a pause due to quality issues affecting commercial and military…

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Flying Whales selects generator for cargo airship

Cargo airship firm Flying Whales has selected Honeywell’s one-megawatt generator to power its in-development hybrid airship. The LCA60T is a…

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New leadership for cargo carrier Reliable Airlines

US cargo airline Reliable Airlines has appointed Tom Klassen as president and director of operations to support the growth of…

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Hillebrand appoints new CEO

DHL Global Forwarding-owned Hillebrand Gori has appointed Dominique von Orelli as chief executive with immediate effect. He succeeds chief executive…

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FedEx to consolidate operating companies to cut costs

Express giant FedEx has unveiled plans to consolidate its various divisions as part of efforts to generate cost savings of…

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Court blocks move to cut Schiphol flights

A Dutch court has blocked moves to limit the number of flights allowed at Schiphol Airport following a legal challenge…

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