All Middle East Articles – Page 2
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NewsCargolux refutes Iranian airspace claims made on social media
Freighter operator Cargolux has dismissed social media statements alleging that its flights have been using Iranian airspace
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NewsSolitAir launches more cargo routes and leases freighters
Dubai-headquartered cargo airline SolitAir has launched flights to Beirut and Kuwait and has and signed an agreement for the lease of two Boeing 737-800 freighters
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NewsQatar Airways resumes flights but Middle East disruption continues
Qatar Airways has restarted flights from Doha after the country’s airspace was closed yesterday due to Iran launching missiles against US bases in Qatar and Iraq
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NewsAirlines cancel and re-route flights as Middle East conflict escalates
Airlines cancelled more flights to the Middle East over the weekend and are continuing to divert around much of the region following US strikes on Iran
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NewsAviLease the latest to order the A350 freighter
Aircraft lessor AviLease has become the latest company to place an order for the Airbus A350 freighter in a deal that will make it the joint largest owner of the model
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NewsDHL targets growth in the Middle East with €500m investment
The DHL Group has revealed plans to invest more than €500m in its Middle East operations as the region’s strategic importance continues to grow
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InterviewsOman Air weighs up widebody freighters and focuses on quality
Mike Duggan has been focusing on driving efficiencies at Oman Air Cargo since joining one year ago and is now considering widebody freighter capacity options
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NewsSaudia Cargo partners with China Henan Aviation to boost trade
Saudia Cargo and China Henan Aviation have signed an MoU that will see the two companies work to develop new cargo services
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NewsIATA maintains positive cargo outlook
IATA is maintaining a positive air cargo forecast and has stressed the majority of global trade is currently unaffected by the latest emerging tariff war
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NewsFirst graduates for Emirates SkyCargo’s management programme
The first cohort of cargo managers has graduated from Emirates SkyCargo’s leadership training programme
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NewsLufthansa Cargo to restart Tel Aviv freighter flights
Lufthansa Cargo has announced it will soon restart freighter flights to Tel Aviv as part of a move by the wider Lufthansa Group
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NewsChapman Freeborn partners to capitalise on growing Saudi Arabia market
Chapman Freeborn has partnered with Ajex Logistics Services on cargo operations in Saudi Arabia as the charter firm looks to expand in the country
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds more 747 freighters on rising demand
Emirates SkyCargo has added two more Boeing 747 freighters as it anticipates further demand growth in the air cargo market this year
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NewsEtihad Cargo to add Paris CDG freighter flights
Photo: Etihad Cargo Etihad Cargo is launching a new freighter service to Paris CDG as it looks to improve European connectivity with Asia. The new weekly service will launch on January 7 and will connect Paris with the airline’s home hub of Abu Dhabi using one of ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints Newbold in global accounts role
Image: Shutterstock Etihad Cargo has appointed Andy Newbold as senior manager global accounts with the task of strengthening customer relationships. Newbold has more than 35 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles with international airlines, specialising in cargo operations, commercial strategy, and product management. For ...
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NewsWork begins on dnata logistics Dubai South facility
Source: dnata. HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Dubai South, and Steve Allen, dnata Freight forwarder dnata logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport. The 57,000 sq m facility will be able to process 400,000 tonnes of cargo each year ...
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NewsQatar Cargo and Japan Airlines strengthen air cargo partnership
Photo: Qatar Airways Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines’ cargo division (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their air cargo partnership with the goal of integrating their networks and improving service offerings for customers. The airlines, which already have a long-standing relationship ...
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NewsQatar Cargo adds Kuala Lumpur flights following MASkargo tie-up
Source: Qatar Cargo. Copyright: www.theweddstories.comQatar Airways Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Doha and Kuala Lumpur as part of its previously announced tie-up with MASkargo.The new service operates twice per week using one of the Doha-hubbed carrier's Boeing 777 freighters, with the first flight having taking place last ...
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NewsDHL Express appoints MENA chief executive
Abdulaziz Busbate. Photo: DHL Group DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as chief executive of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective from January 1. Busbate will succeed Nour Suliman, who has stepped into a non-executive advisory role as president MENA. Bringing 24 years of ...
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NewsTiaca partners with KSI Airport to promote air cargo in Saudi Arabia
Source: TIACASupply chain association TIACA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Salman International Airport (KSIA) to help develop air cargo in Saudi Arabia.The MoU will see Tiaca work with the airport on promotion, training, innovation and sustainability.On training the two partners will connect TIACA's training programmes with ...