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
Cathay’s new cargo head reports solid peak season volumes
Cathay Pacific's new cargo director reports stronger than expected peak season performance, despite e-commerce policy headwinds
My Freighter signs interline agreement with Air Serbia
Uzbekistan-based My Freighter has signed an interline agreement with Air Serbia to broaden network access and enhance cargo routing options across Europe
Package freighters amongst 757s under FAA inspection order
Federal Aviation Administration orders safety inspections and component replacements for Boeing 757 aircraft
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
Titan delivers first A330-200P2F to JD Airlines
Titan Aviation Leasing has delivered the first of two A330-200P2F freighters to JD Airlines, expanding the carrier's widebody capacity for Asia Pacific
Aeroflot Group acquires Volga-Dnepr Group 747 and 737 freighters
Russian carrier acquires two 747-400ERFs and two 737-800BCFs through subsidiary Rossiya amid ongoing sanctions-related spare parts challenges
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.
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
Air cargo up again in November but e-commerce weakens
Air cargo volumes increased 5% year on year in November, but the e-commerce sector that has driven recent growth is showing signs of deceleration
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