Challenge Group expands network to Africa
Challenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.
ACS assists in largest rhino relocation conservation project
Air Charter Service (ACS) has assisted in what is understood to be the world's largest rhinoceros relocation conservation project.
Astral adds second 737-400F
Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-400 freighter leased from Avmax Group as it continues to modernise its fleet.
Swissport becomes Saudia Cargo handler at Nairobi Airport
Swissport has struck a deal with Saudia Cargo to serve as the airline's ground handling agent at Nairobi Airport in Kenya.
Swissport opens Johannesburg Airport pet lounge
Swissport has opened a dedicated area for handling unaccompanied pets at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa in a bid to improve animal welfare and transport operations.
Menzies expands in Africa with latest cargo facility
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has expanded its presence in Africa with the opening of a new cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Mozambique.
Astral begins China-Kenya freighter route
Astral Aviation has added China to its network with a new route from Guangzhou to Nairobi with an onward connection to Maputo in Mozambique.
Orphan chimp finds her forever home thanks to DHL Express
DHL Express has helped Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre move orphaned chimpanzee Chocolat to her new home at the sanctuary in Dorset, UK.
Qatar Airways buys 25% stake in African carrier Airlink
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional carrier, Airlink as it strives to further develop its operations across the African continent.
Ethiopian Airlines signs contract for "Mega Airport City"
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to build a 'Mega Airport City' at Abusera in Bishoftu City that will include over 100,000sq m of cargo and support facilities.
TAAG Angola Airlines grows its Africa network
TAAG Angola Airlines has doubled its cargo flights to Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Africa as part of its plans to grow within the African air cargo market.
Royal Air Maroc adds digital booking through cargo.one
Royal Air Maroc has become the latest carrier to place its air cargo capacity on the cargo.one online booking platform.
Astral Aviation diversifies cargo fleet with 737 freighter
Astral Aviation has grown and diversified its fleet with the lease of its first Boeing 737-400 freighter from Canadian lessor Avmax Group.
RwandAir Cargo expands freighter network
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services from its Kugali hub to Dubai and Djibouti to be operated by its Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.
DB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route
German freight forwarder DB Schenker has launched a new air cargo route between Ezhou in China and Frankfurt in Germany to help it develop business in China
Cargo carrier Air Incheon applies for new US routes
Air Incheon has applied for a permit to carry out scheduled and charter flights to the US as it continues to expand its operations worldwide.