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TAC Index adds new pricing model to open up Index-Linked deals Air cargo rate platform TAC Index has launched a subscription-based fee model starting from $99 per route annually to expand market data access Go to aircargonews

Maastricht’s new CEO looks ahead to continued cargo growth Maastricht Airport has named cargo industry veteran Cor de Man as chief executive, replacing interim CEO Jan Eerkens Go to aircargonews

IAG Cargo opens 2026 graduate training programme IAG Cargo has opened applications for its 2026 graduate programme, expanding the 24-month scheme to include a new commercial stream Go to aircargonews

Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero Fraport’s Frankfurt hub joins cross-industry collaboration platform to enhance end-to-end pharmaceutical logistics and temperature-controlled handling Go to aircargonews

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 Go to aircargonews

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 Go to aircargonews

Dimerco reports “strong” peak season momentum Air cargo demand from Asia has intensified in recent weeks, driven by e-commerce shipments and retail sales events, with transpacific rates climbing Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo move closer together Lufthansa Group’s cargo divisions are aligning commercial and operational businesses to unlock synergies while retaining individual brand identities Go to aircargonews

EVA and Evergreen earn IATA CEIV Fresh and Live Animals EVA Air and affiliated companies have secured IATA CEIV Fresh and Live Animals certification, joining lithium batteries accreditation earned earlier Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo move closer together Lufthansa Group’s cargo divisions are aligning commercial and operational businesses to unlock synergies while retaining individual brand identities Go to aircargonews

AAPA appoints Wong Hong as new director general Association of Asia Pacific Airlines names Wong Hong as director general from April 2026, succeeding Subhas Menon after six-year tenure Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo confident on 777F and 777-300 conversion orders Emirates SkyCargo expects steady deliveries of 21 Boeing 777 production freighters by December 2026 despite supply chain challenges Go to aircargonews

Geodis expands air network in South America Freight forwarder Geodis is enhancing its air network in South America through an interline agreement with Atlas Air and mas Go to aircargonews

AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta Dublin-based lessor AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft to Hong Kong’s Fly Meta Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo confident on 777F and 777-300 conversion orders Emirates SkyCargo expects steady deliveries of 21 Boeing 777 production freighters by December 2026 despite supply chain challenges Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo sees New Zealand demand rise following trade deal Dubai-hubbed carrier reports increased volumes of premium New Zealand exports since UAE-NZ trade agreement began in August Go to aircargonews

IATA: Record October for air cargo traffic Air cargo demand rose 4.1% year on year in October despite ongoing Asia-North America trade lane weakness, IATA data shows Go to aircargonews

Cargo operations at Liege recover quickly following strike action Liege Airport confirmed cargo operations resumed Thursday after Wednesday’s strike halted flights, with carriers diverting to Schiphol and Maastricht Go to aircargonews

China Airlines confirms expansion of 777-8F order Taiwan carrier confirms additional four 777-8F units alongside four 777F purchases as fleet modernisation accelerates Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo sees New Zealand demand rise following trade deal Dubai-hubbed carrier reports increased volumes of premium New Zealand exports since UAE-NZ trade agreement began in August Go to aircargonews

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 Go to aircargonews

China Airlines to sell 747Fs to Cargolux Taiwan’s flag carrier divests ageing 747-400Fs while acquiring up to 18 new aircraft, including 777-8Fs and A350-1000s as part of fleet renewal Go to aircargonews

UK airfreight to be hit as de minimis exemption to end in 2029 The UK’s decision to end duty-free imports for goods valued under £135 by March 2029 is expected to reduce airfreight volumes into the country Go to aircargonews

MD-11F grounding not expected to hit international airfreight capacity Grounding of MD-11F freighters has limited impact on international cargo capacity as 70% of operations were domestic, analysis shows Go to aircargonews

DHL Global Forwarding appoints new airfreight head DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Henk Venema as executive vice president of global airfreight, replacing Max Sauberschwarz in the role Go to aircargonews

Air China Cargo adds new UK freighter flights Air China Cargo will double weekly freighter services to Glasgow Prestwick to eight flights, adding a new Chengdu route to its existing Guangzhou operation Go to aircargonews

Airbus hopeful of future A350F payload capacity expansion Airbus hopes it may be able to expand the A350F payload capacity post-entry, while it prepares for test flights to start in Q3 2026 Go to aircargonews