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Volga-Dnepr president inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame

Volga-Dnepr Group president Alexey Isaykin has been inducted to the International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Hall of Fame. Isaykin will

IATA says inefficiencies of European airspace will cost 245 billion euros

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a study projecting a one million job and 245 billion euro boost

Kestrel opens office at Heathrow Airport

Kestrel Liner Agencies have opened a dedicated office at Heathrow Airport serving its airfreight customers – due to seeing an

Seattle welcomes weekly AeroLogic freighter service

Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport has welcomed a new air cargo carrier in the shape of AeroLogic – a joint venture

Qatar Airways Cargo launches mobile app

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched its first mobile app QR Cargo, available for both Android and iOS devices via Google

WorldACD: difficult start to the year continues for air cargo

Air cargo’s difficult start to 2016 was extended into February, according to industry data analyst WorldACD. Worldwide volumes dropped by

AirBridgeCargo increases Singapore freighter services

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is increasing its support of the Singapore market with the addition of a third weekly Boeing 747

SAA hoping for better year

South African Airways (SAA) Cargo says it is hopeful that business will improve in 2016 as it faces a slow

Ericsson service manager urges more shipper emphasis

Telecommunications and IT equipment cargo often needs a fast, flexible and efficient transportation service as many shipments are to meet

2016 off with a bang for CFR Freight

CFR Freight is not expecting 2016 to be an easy year but following a record breaker in 2015, general manager

Tickets still available for ACW awards dinner in China

Tickets for the prestigious Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards 2016 Gala Dinner at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai,

Finnair and Swissport sign contract extension for Helsinki

Swissport International and Finnair have signed an extension of their existing contract for ramp handling services in Helsinki Airport until

Turkish Cargo transports the Batmobile

Turkish Cargo has served as a ‘Super Hero’ for the first time transporting the Batmobile around the globe as part

Garuda partners with dnata for Heathrow handling services

Garuda Indonesia has partnered with dnata for all ground handling services at its new Heathrow Airport services, which will see

Dean fits the bill in North America for CEVA

CEVA Logistics has appointed Stephen Dean as senior vice president for business development in contract logistics in its North America

Letter of intent signed for 12 Lockheed Martin airships

Straightline Aviation (SLA) has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships with a

FAA: US air cargo carriers will see 3.5% annual uplift over the next 20 years

US air cargo carriers will achieve a 3.5 per cent a year demand rises over the next 20 years, according

FedEx saves $1 billion in fuel and cuts emissions

FedEx has surpassed its fuel efficiency goal and says it saved $1 billion in aircraft fuel and cut carbon emissions

Virgin Atlantic Cargo appoints new US regional sales manager

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed John Giannitelli as regional sales manager in the US as it commences its biggest-ever transatlantic

EgyptAir Cargo adds route to Chad in Africa

EgyptAir Cargo has launched its first flight to N’Djamena in Chad carrying 40 tonnes of cargo. This is part of

Volga-Dnepr ensures quick resumption of Russian natural gas plant

Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ quick response operations for the oil and gas industry were called into action to ensure the urgent repair

AirBridgeCargo blooms in February thanks to flowers

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a 15 per cent growth in its airfreight volumes in February, transporting over 37,000 tonnes

IAG Cargo targets perishables market in South Africa

IAG Cargo is to expand its reach into South Africa by adding a new route to Cape Town later this

Continuous expansion will allow Liege to keep on growing 24/7

Liege Airport saw growth of 10 per cent in 2015 and has followed this up with a year-on-year increase of

Pharma driving cool chain sector, but investment needed

The cool chain sector is growing, fuelled by the rising movement of pharmaceuticals, and investing in infrastructure is becoming a

Aeros granted patent for cargo airship design

Aeroscraft Corporation (Aeros) has been granted patent number by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an important

Cargolux posts record tonnage level in 2015

Cargolux says in its 45th anniversary year and against a background of low yields, continued overcapacity and declining volumes, it

Tickets still available for ACW awards Gala Dinner in China

Tickets for the glittering Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards 2016 Gala Dinner at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai,

Brussels Airport releases update after terrorist attacks

Brussels Airport has released an update on its operations after yesterday’s terrorist attack which left 12 dead and many more

All-time high in 2015 for airfreight at Munich Airport

Munich Airport has achieved an new airfreight tonnage record in 2015 and also saw record earnings of 135 million euros.

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