FedEx stresses tailored approaches needed for Southeast Asia air cargo
Carrier emphasises understanding individual market regulations and infrastructure as production shifts from China drive balanced trade flows
Cathay Cargo's November volumes up 10%
Cathay Cargo's November volumes rose 10% year on year, supported by strong Hong Kong and mainland China exports
Boeing seeks emissions exemption to sell 777Fs beyond 2027
Manufacturer files petition to bridge gap until next-generation 777-8F launch, now delayed to 2028, requesting approval to deliver 35 units
FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding
Carrier shifts volume to alternative aircraft and third-party lift as 25 MD-11Fs remain out of service through peak season
FedEx stresses tailored approaches needed for Southeast Asia air cargo
Carrier emphasises understanding individual market regulations and infrastructure as production shifts from China drive balanced trade flows
Boeing seeks emissions exemption to sell 777Fs beyond 2027
Manufacturer files petition to bridge gap until next-generation 777-8F launch, now delayed to 2028, requesting approval to deliver 35 units
FedEx expects to incur costs of $175m due to MD-11F grounding
Carrier shifts volume to alternative aircraft and third-party lift as 25 MD-11Fs remain out of service through peak season
Hong Kong Air Cargo resumes Singapore flights and adds Chennai
Carrier launches scheduled Singapore service and transitions Chennai from charter ops, strengthening Asian network with consistent frequency
The ISO-Gruppe signs up as BARIG business partner
Nuremberg, Germany-based IT service provider the ISO-Gruppe has become a ‘Technology & Innovation’ business partner of BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany), the German airline association
Air Canada flies into Prague
Air Canada has inaugurated services linking Toronto, Canada’s biggest city and commercial and financial hub, with Prague, the capital of Czechia.
Finnair to resume services to Toronto next summer
Finnair is to re-start flights to Toronto, Canada, on 4 May next year, having last flown to the city in summer 2015.
Lufthansa Cargo to add further freight capacity
In a presentation at the ongoing Air Cargo Europe trade fair being held in Munich this week (June 2-5), Lufthansa Cargo has laid out plans for marketing ITA Airways’ cargo capacity and for further development of its freighter network.
WorldACD: Spot rates on the rise in December
International spot rates increased 3% to $3.01 per kg in the first week of December, led by a 11% rise from Africa origins, though peak season remains subdued
Global airfreight rates climb, but remain below last year
Global airfreight rates gained 6.5% last week driven by China-Europe and China-US lanes, though BAI remains 2.3% below year-ago levels
IATA: Cargo volumes to rise 2.4% in 2026
Air cargo volumes expected to grow 2.4% to 71.6m tonnes in 2026, with revenue reaching $158bn, IATA forecasts
Emirates SkyCargo explores cargo drone delivery
Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with UAE-based LODD Autonomous to explore cargo drone deployment
Cargo drone firm Windracers to conduct UK’s first civil UAS international operation
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted London-based Windracers approval for the country's first civil unmanned aerial system international operation
Natilus awarded US patent for its Kona cargo bay design
Natilus has been awarded a US patent for its diamond-shaped cargo bay design to be incorporated in its 3.8-ton Kona aircraft
UK has opportunity to lead cargo drone industry
The UK has the potential to lead on commercial cargo drone operations, but the current pace of legislation and lack of support is a concern