Aerospace charter demand stays robust while automotive declines
Chapman Freeborn reports sustained aerospace charter demand, but declining automotive and e-commerce demand
WFS improves air cargo forecasting tool
Ground handler deploys enhanced predictive analytics across 75 warehouses in 13 countries, processing 3m air waybills to forecast daily volumes
EASA approves TAM's Saab 2000 freighter conversion programme
Swedish MRO specialist Täby Air Maintenance has secured EASA certification for its Saab 2000 cargo conversion, targeting express freight operations
A year of highs and lows for charter brokers
Tariff-related surges in demand gave the charter market a boost in 2025, but the year has not been without its challenges
Aerospace charter demand stays robust while automotive declines
Chapman Freeborn reports sustained aerospace charter demand, but declining automotive and e-commerce demand
A year of highs and lows for charter brokers
Tariff-related surges in demand gave the charter market a boost in 2025, but the year has not been without its challenges
Luxaviation One enters the cargo charter market
Private jet charter firm Luxaviation One enters the cargo market with the new division targeting time-critical and specialised freight requirements
Air charter firms coordinate Hurricane Melissa relief flights
Air Charter Service, Air Partner Cargo and Chapman Freeborn coordinated relief flights carrying over 200 tons of aid to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
EASA approves TAM's Saab 2000 freighter conversion programme
Swedish MRO specialist Täby Air Maintenance has secured EASA certification for its Saab 2000 cargo conversion, targeting express freight operations
Qatar Cargo's Mammoth 777-200 freighter conversions may be delayed by US government shutdown
Qatar Airways Cargo faces 777-200LRMF delivery delays from Mammoth Freighters due to the US government shutdown disrupting Federal Aviation Administration certification processes
AEI to launch Boeing 737-900ER conversion programme
Conversion specialist AEI plans 2029 certification of Boeing 737-900ER freighter programme, targeting 26-tonne payload capacity
Challenge Group partners with Kalitta for 777-300ERSF ACMI deployment
Challenge Group has secured an ACMI agreement with Kalitta Air to operate a newly converted Boeing 777-300ERSF ahead of its own aircraft deliveries later this year
WFS improves air cargo forecasting tool
Ground handler deploys enhanced predictive analytics across 75 warehouses in 13 countries, processing 3m air waybills to forecast daily volumes
Swissport expands at Schiphol with new cargo facility
Ground handler adds 5,000 sq m Terminal 12 facility, bringing total Schiphol cargo footprint to 40,000 sq m as part of strategic capacity expansion
Swissport targets e-commerce with Liege expansion
Ground handler expands e-commerce footprint to 9,000 sq m at LGG with new facility targeting 300 tons daily throughput capacity
IAG Cargo to handle MASkargo shipments at Heathrow
IAG Cargo will handle all MASkargo shipments through London Heathrow as the cargo division expands third-party operations
WFS improves air cargo forecasting tool
Ground handler deploys enhanced predictive analytics across 75 warehouses in 13 countries, processing 3m air waybills to forecast daily volumes
Cirium aviation data integrates into Awery ERP platform
Aviation data provider Cirium has partnered with Awery to integrate flight schedules, fleet data and operational analytics directly into the ERP platform
E-Smart Group orders electric cargo aircraft
Logistics company e-Smart Group has ordered five Beta Technologies electric aircraft as it targets express and life science cargo markets across EU, UK and UAE
Global GSA celebrates 30 years and looks ahead to future expansion
Global GSA Group celebrates 30-year milestone with new brand identity and expansion strategy targeting the Indian subcontinent and regional markets
ECS appoints new regional manager for Indian Subcontinent
ECS Group has appointed Girish Kunder as regional manager for the Indian subcontinent to strengthen airline partnerships and accelerate growth
Oman Air Cargo signs 5 GSA contracts and adds offline routes
Oman Air Cargo has signed five new General Sales Agent partnerships, adding offline routes to Australia and Japan
ECS's AVS becomes GSA for DHL Aviation in Malaysia
ECS Group subsidiary AVS GSA Services has secured the general sales agent contract for DHL Aviation's Malaysian operations
Unilode signs up European Cargo for ULD pooling
A340-600 freighter operator European Cargo has signed with Unilode Aviation Solutions for digitalised ULD pooling management across its operations
Sponsored: How ACL Airshop is redefining and simplifying ULD management
In the complex world of air cargo, managing Unit Load Devices (ULDs) efficiently has long been a challenge
Unilode becomes full ULD management provider for Thai Airways
Unilode Aviation Solutions has secured a comprehensive ULD management contract with Thai Airways, providing maintenance, repair and digital tracking services
DHL Express to utilise energy harvesting ULD tracking devices
DHL Express is implementing 30,000 SmartULD devices from AviusULD to enhance shipment tracking through real-time location data and movement monitoring
Emirates SkyCargo invests in truck fleet
Emirates SkyCargo has deployed 40 new Euro 6-compliant MAN trucks in partnership with Allied Transport Company, targeting a 17% reduction in annual trucking emissions
Menon becomes COO at Wallenborn
Road feeder services (RFS) specialist Wallenborn has promoted Ram Menon to chief operating officer
AF KLM Cargo and Bos Logistics partner on electric truck
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and trucking firm Bos Logistics are utilising an electric truck for the delivery of cargo.
Liege Airport looks to enhance road-rail connectivity
Liege Airport has invested in Liège Logistics Intermodal (LLI) as the two firms look to enhance rail and road connectivity with the Belgian airport.