Policy

US seeks seizure of Boeing 747 cargo aircraft grounded in Argentina

By Rebecca Jeffrey

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has transmitted a request to Argentinian authorities to seize a Boeing 747-300M cargo aircraft…

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EU ends approval of cargo-in-the-cabin flights

By Rebecca Jeffrey

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ended its approval of cargo-in-the-cabin flights. Use of the passenger cabin for…

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Logistics UK welcomes government’s SAF requirements

By Damian Brett

Supply chain group Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s plan to require 10% of jet fuel to be sustainable aviation…

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Air France-KLM to pay millions in US mail scandal settlement

By Rebecca Jeffrey

Air France-KLM has agreed to pay $3.9m to resolve its alleged liability under the US False Claims Act for falsely…

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Canada invests to keep freight moving

By Chris Lewis

The Canadian Government has pledged investment to make the country’s air transport system more reliable in the face of extreme…

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Australia ends Covid airfreight scheme

By Chris Lewis

The Australian Government Trade and Investment Commission has closed the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), a temporary, targeted, emergency support…

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European Commission urges air cargo to prepare for new security requirements

By Damian Brett

The European Commission (EC) is urging the air cargo industry to prepare for new rules that from March next year…

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IATA calls on governments to support safe lithium battery transportation

By Rebecca Jeffrey

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by…

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New Zealand freight forwarders penalised for cartel agreements

By Rebecca Jeffrey

New Zealand’s High Court has imposed penalties totalling over NZ$9.7m on two international freight forwarding companies, Mondiale Freight Services Limited…

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West Atlantic Cargo Airlines applies for US air permit

By Rebecca Jeffrey

West Atlantic Sweden, operating as West Atlantic Cargo Airlines, has applied for a US foreign air carrier permit from the…

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