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IATA, A4E and ERA warn EU261 overhaul ignores costs, operations and route viability
The European Parliament’s push to tighten EU261 passenger rights rules has drawn reaction from IATA, Airlines for Europe (A4E), and
deugro completes global CargoWise rollout across 70 offices
Project logistics specialist deugro has successfully implemented CargoWise across its 70 global offices in over 40 countries. The December 2025
Avianca cuts carbon intensity by nearly 20 percent while growing capacity
Avianca achieved a reduction of nearly 20 percent in its carbon intensity, moving from 82.6 grams of carbon per available
SAF specialist appoints new CEO to lead growth
Nova Pangaea Technologies, a UK-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer backed by International Airlines Group, has appointed Stewart Stewart as
Maastricht Aachen Airport reports 40 percent increase in airfreight in 2025
Focus on cargo delivers strong growth in annual airfreight, with 1,737 cargo flights carrying 41,636 tonnes of cargo via the
Aero Capital Solutions closes record year with 93 Acquisitions and $936M Fund
Aero Capital Solutions (ACS) reported a record year in 2025, acquiring 87 aircraft and 6 engines, signing 54 leases, and
Swissport appoints Maria Grigorova as CFO
Swissport has named Maria Grigorova as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 February 2026. A seasoned finance executive with
TAC Index: Airfreight rates steady after holiday dip, Europe leads recovery
Global air cargo rates stabilised in the week ending 12 January, rising zero point six percent after a sharp New
Global GSA Group and China Southern expand partner portfolio to Spain
Mondial Airline Services Spain has been appointed as China Southern Airlines Cargo’s GSA in Spain, launching a new Madrid–Guangzhou route
Chapman Freeborn appoints new Vice President of Cargo for Canada
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Tyler Porteous as Vice President of Cargo for Canada, bolstering its senior leadership in the region.
CargoAi posts record quarter with 60 percent growth
CargoAi closed Q4 2025 with its strongest performance to date, achieving 60 percent year-on-year growth in e-bookings and turning cash-positive.
Korean Air selects Lödige Industries to modernise JFK cargo terminal
Korean Air Cargo is set to modernise its JFK cargo terminal with advanced automation systems from Lödige Industries. The upgrade
Major airports shut across Central Europe amid severe icing: Ongoing disruptions
On January 13, 2026, extreme icy weather led to temporary airport closures in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava, severely disrupting air
Welcome to the Middle East
Airports across the Middle East are expanding runways, terminals, and cargo infrastructure to capture growth in e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and other
60 Seconds With … Raoul Sreenivasan
Raoul Sreenivasan is Vice President of Amazon Global Air, where he has helped grow the company’s aviation network from a
2026 customs shake-up
Freight operators in the UK and EU face a decisive compliance challenge in 2026 as new customs regimes accelerate digitalisation,
Top AI trends shaping freight forwarding in 2026
As 2026 begins, artificial intelligence and predictive analytics have become core operational tools in freight forwarding, enabling a shift from
Oman Air Cargo expands into East Africa with new Muscat-Kigali Route
Oman Air Cargo will launch a new route between Muscat, Oman, and Kigali, Rwanda in June 2026, subject to regulatory
UK forwarders urged to act as new BIFA trading terms take effect
The BIFA Standard Trading Conditions 2025 Edition came into full legal effect on 1st January 2026, and any freight forwarder
DP World enters Swedish freight forwarding market
DP World will launch freight forwarding operations in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026, expanding its European logistics network and
HAECO appoints Tom Owen as new Group Director Corporate Development
HAECO Group has appointed Tom Owen as Group Director Corporate Development, effective January 2026. With over 30 years of aviation
Top three fastest-growing air cargo routes revealed
Delta Global Solutions has identified the top three fastest-growing air cargo corridors: Intra-Asia, Asia–Europe, and Africa/Middle East to Asia. Intra-Asia
Hong Kong Air Cargo welcomes new A330-200P2F
Hong Kong Air Cargo has expanded its fleet with an Airbus A330-200P2F freighter, boosting regional capacity and service reliability as
Viracopos becomes SĂ£o Paulo’s only AEO-certified airport
Viracopos International Airport has earned Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification from Brazil’s Customs Authority, becoming the only airport in SĂ£o
King Salman International Airport has officially started construction on its third runway
Construction has begun on a third runway at Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport, part of Saudi Arabia’s $30 billion Vision
Kalitta Air returns to Brussels with DHL Express flights to Cincinnati
Kalitta Air has resumed six weekly flights between Brussels and Cincinnati on behalf of DHL Express, focusing on pharma and
Astral Aviation expands Charles Ngwalla’s Role in strategic partnerships
Astral Aviation appoints Charles Ngwalla as Head of Interline, Partnerships & Product Development, reinforcing its strategy for network growth, cargo
Peter Barry departs PIK after leading cargo transformation
Peter Barry, who recently served as Vice President of Business Development at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), is seeking a new
Liege Airport eyes Top 3 Spot in Europe ater strong 2025 cargo growth
Liege Airport recorded a 14 percent increase in cargo tonnage and a 6 pecent rise in cargo aircraft movements in
AD Ports Group strengthens global airfreight leadership with key appointments
AD Ports Group has reinforced its Logistics Cluster under CEO Jochen Thewes with several senior leadership hires, including Thorsten Meincke
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