GA Telesis leases eighth 737-800SF conversion
Lessor places AEI passenger-to-freighter conversion with South Pacific operator as part of 12-unit conversion programme initiated in 2020
Reports: Apollo considers sale of Atlas
Private equity firm Apollo is exploring a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings at a $12bn valuation, according to a Bloomberg report
Oman Air Cargo looks ahead to new Southeast Asia service
Carrier adds four-times-weekly 737 MAX service to Singapore from 2 July, targeting high-tech goods and perishables via key Asia gateway.
ANAC approves additional frequencies for Bringer's Miami-Navegantes route
Brazilian Federal Aviation Authority grants Bringer Air Cargo expanded frequencies on Miami-Navegantes route following inaugural widebody operation
Reports: Apollo considers sale of Atlas
Private equity firm Apollo is exploring a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings at a $12bn valuation, according to a Bloomberg report
ANAC approves additional frequencies for Bringer's Miami-Navegantes route
Brazilian Federal Aviation Authority grants Bringer Air Cargo expanded frequencies on Miami-Navegantes route following inaugural widebody operation
Nippon Cargo Airlines and mas add new block space partnership
Nippon Cargo Airlines and mas have launched a block space agreement on their transpacific and North American operations
Large widebodies to surge over coming decades
Global jet freighter fleet set to expand 50% by 2044 as large widebodies gain market share over mid-sized aircraft, Transport Research Advisory forecasts
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