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New carrier Riyadh Air selects FlyUs for UK GSSA services Saudi-backed carrier Riyadh Air has contracted FlyUs Aviation as its general sales agent for the UK and Ireland markets as it launches daily Boeing 787-9 services Go to aircargonews

ANA and NCA launch cargo codeshare across Japan-Europe-US routes All Nippon Airways and Nippon Cargo Airlines have initiated a comprehensive codeshare agreement covering Boeing 747 and 777 freighter operations  Go to aircargonews

ACT freighter salvage operation completed Salvage teams have completed the removal of the ACT Airlines Boeing 747F that veered off Hong Kong International’s North runway into the sea on 20 October Go to aircargonews

Logistics UK welcomes government review of airports policy Supply chain organisation Logistics UK has welcomed the government’s announcement to review the Airports National Policy Statement Go to aircargonews

New carrier Riyadh Air selects FlyUs for UK GSSA services Saudi-backed carrier Riyadh Air has contracted FlyUs Aviation as its general sales agent for the UK and Ireland markets as it launches daily Boeing 787-9 services Go to aircargonews

K+N airfreight volumes rise despite profit pressures Kuehne+Nagel reported 7.2% airfreight volume growth to 564,000 tons in Q3 2025, though net turnover fell 5% to CHF1.6bn  Go to aircargonews

Schenker takeover helps DSV’s airfreight volumes surge 64% in Q3 DSV handled 579,000 tonnes of airfreight in Q3 2025, posting 64% volume growth year-on-year driven by the Schenker acquisition, though organic volumes declined Go to aircargonews

Challenge Group partners with Kalitta for 777-300ERSF ACMI deployment Challenge Group has secured an ACMI agreement with Kalitta Air to operate a newly converted Boeing 777-300ERSF ahead of its own aircraft deliveries later this year Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo confirms Dominic Perret as new cargo director Cathay Cargo has reconfirmed the appointment of Dominic Perret as director of cargo, succeeding Tom Owen who departs after five years  Go to aircargonews

Silk Way and dnata partner for Baku cargo operations Dubai-based dnata has formed a joint venture with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to establish ground handling and cargo operations at the new Alat International Airport Go to aircargonews

Airbus forecasts 45% freighter fleet growth despite supply challenges Airbus projects the global freighter fleet will expand 45% to 3,420 aircraft over the next two decades, with 2,605 additional freighters Go to aircargonews

Swissport enters China with Shanghai Pudong cargo terminal deal Ground handler secures partnership to operate new 1.2m-tonne capacity facility at PVG, featuring AI-driven systems and automated processing capabilities  Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo confirms Dominic Perret as new cargo director Cathay Cargo has reconfirmed the appointment of Dominic Perret as director of cargo, succeeding Tom Owen who departs after five years  Go to aircargonews

Honouring brilliance at the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards The 2025 Air Cargo News Awards recognised outstanding innovation and excellence across the air freight sector, with LATAM Cargo taking the Cargo Airline of the Year title Go to aircargonews

cargo.one launches five AI tools to accelerate forwarder workflows Booking portal cargo.one has unveiled five artificial intelligence tools targeting freight forwarder workflow acceleration, focusing on enhanced quoting capabilities Go to aircargonews

Hong Kong International re-opens North Runway Hong Kong International has reopened its North Runway following repairs after a 747 freighter veered off the runway into the sea, killing two airport security workers Go to aircargonews

Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 0.6% in September Frankfurt Airport recorded modest cargo growth in September despite regional disparities, with Asia Pacific routes offsetting declines in North America and Latin America Go to aircargonews

Central Airlines adds Boeing 777F Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has expanded its fleet to 12 aircraft with the addition of a leased Boeing 777 freighter Go to aircargonews

FedEx to expand on Asia-Europe trade following transpacific reduction Express carrier responds to 30 consecutive months of trade lane growth with additional Boeing 777 freighter services connecting Guangzhou and Singapore Go to aircargonews

ECS hires João Ferreira as Americas regional commercial director ECS Group has appointed João Ferreira as regional commercial director for the Americas, bringing 30 years of GSSA sector experience  Go to aircargonews

Munich Airport’s cargo volumes surge 10% in six months Munich Airport has achieved a 10% increase in air cargo volumes over six months, handling 182,000 tons between March and October Go to aircargonews

Central Airlines adds Boeing 777F Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has expanded its fleet to 12 aircraft with the addition of a leased Boeing 777 freighter Go to aircargonews

Chapman Freeborn nabs Amazon Air’s Gerasimova for CEO role Charter broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Amazon Air Europe’s Saska Gerasimova as group CEO, replacing Eric Erbacher who transitions to board chair role Go to aircargonews

AFKLMP partners with FedEx on SAF Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has signed a sustainable aviation fuel participation agreement with FedEx Logistics Hong Kong Go to aircargonews

Investigation launched following fire at Dhaka Airport’s cargo area Bangladesh authorities have launched an investigation into a major cargo area fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Go to aircargonews

China-US airfreight market heats up Threatened 100% tariffs have triggered a surge in air cargo demand from China to the US with strong demand from the technology and e-commerce sectors Go to aircargonews

AFKLMP partners with FedEx on SAF Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has signed a sustainable aviation fuel participation agreement with FedEx Logistics Hong Kong Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration Go to aircargonews

Logistics UK appoints new chief executive Trade association Logistics UK has appointed Ben Fletcher as chief executive, bringing his public affairs expertise from Make UK Go to aircargonews

Beijing Capital Airlines launches Glasgow-Zhengzhou freighter service Beijing Capital Airlines has commenced A330P2F operations between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport  Go to aircargonews

Fly Meta, Air Atlanta and Hungary Airlines team up on 777 freighter conversions Three carriers have formed a strategic partnership to operate converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters on dedicated Asia-Europe routes Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo pioneers real-time customs clearance updates Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to offer real-time customs clearance status updates through IATA ONE Record integration Go to aircargonews

Oman Air Cargo appoints Cripps to sales manager role Oman Air Cargo has appointed industry veteran Lesley Cripps as European sales manager to spearhead regional expansion efforts and strengthen its GSA network Go to aircargonews

Final chance to attend Air Cargo News Awards Final booking opportunity for the Air Cargo News Awards ceremony on 22 October at Royal Lancaster London, with limited seats remaining  Go to aircargonews

Unilode becomes full ULD management provider for Thai Airways Unilode Aviation Solutions has secured a comprehensive ULD management contract with Thai Airways, providing maintenance, repair and digital tracking services  Go to aircargonews

KLM deploys explosive detection dogs at Schiphol cargo hub KLM has deployed four canine explosive detection teams at its Schiphol cargo base through a partnership with Global K9 Go to aircargonews

Final chance to attend Air Cargo News Awards Final booking opportunity for the Air Cargo News Awards ceremony on 22 October at Royal Lancaster London, with limited seats remaining  Go to aircargonews

DHL targets Sub-Sahara Africa with €300m investment DHL will deploy €300m across Sub-Saharan Africa targeting express, forwarding and supply chain capabilities as the region posts 10% trade value growth in H1 Go to aircargonews

Freighter fleet to expand 2.5% annually through 2044 The global freighter fleet will expand at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate through 2044, with converted aircraft supplying two-thirds of the 3,300 new units  Go to aircargonews

BioNatur looks to reduce the cost of biodegradable wrap for cargo US-based BioNatur Plastics has established European manufacturing operations to produce biodegradable shrink wrap at price parity with conventional films Go to aircargonews

Astral aviation appoints Judd as transformation chief Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has named industry veteran Darryl Judd as executive director and chief strategy & transformation officer Go to aircargonews

Freighter fleet to expand 2.5% annually through 2044 The global freighter fleet will expand at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate through 2044, with converted aircraft supplying two-thirds of the 3,300 new units  Go to aircargonews

Cargo First unveils new Bournemouth cargo handling facilities Bournemouth Airport has completed a major cargo infrastructure expansion, doubling handling capacity with three new aircraft stands  Go to aircargonews

Global trade outlook still positive despite downgrade DHL Express and NYU Stern have revised down their global trade volume growth expectations to 2.5% annually through 2029, citing US tariff policy impacts Go to aircargonews

China-US airfreight rates rise ahead of trade dispute restart Airfreight rates from China to the US increased 2.5% week-on-week to $5 per kg last week, reaching levels not seen since mid-August as trade tensions escalate Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo adds 9th 777 freighter Turkish Cargo has received its ninth Boeing 777 freighter and expects to take delivery of three additional aircraft by mid-2026 Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo adds 9th 777 freighter Turkish Cargo has received its ninth Boeing 777 freighter and expects to take delivery of three additional aircraft by mid-2026 Go to aircargonews

TCE expands to South America with Costa Rica office Air cargo operational supervisor TCE has opened its second international office this year at Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica Go to aircargonews

Xeneta forecasts airfreight rate decline in 2026 amid capacity surplus Capacity expansion is expected to outstrip air cargo demand growth next year, lowering rates and prompting shippers to pursue longer-term contracts Go to aircargonews

FIATA elects Thomas Sim as new president The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations has appointed Thomas Sim as president, succeeding Turgut Erkeskin after his two-year tenure Go to aircargonews

Brussels Airport officially opens €70 Brucargo Central Brussels Airport has officially opened its €70m Brucargo Central redevelopment, delivering 30% increased cargo storage capacity through three modern warehouses Go to aircargonews

World Star Aviation acquires two Boeing 737-800 converted freighters Aircraft lessor World Star Aviation has purchased two Boeing 737-800 converted freighters from Aergo Capital, expanding its portfolio to over 55 freighter aircraft Go to aircargonews

US proposes prohibiting Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes Air cargo supply chains face higher costs as the US government considers prohibiting Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on US routes Go to aircargonews

Liege Airport continues to see cargo volumes bloom in Q3 Liège Airport posted a 23% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes during the third quarter, reaching 334,956 tonnes as both import and export flows strengthened Go to aircargonews

Air France KLM Martinair invests for pharma growth Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is expanding its pharmaceutical infrastructure as the carrier targets growing demand in the healthcare sector Go to aircargonews

KMC eyes Boeing 787 freighter conversion as 767F replacement Kansas Modification Center expects to develop a Boeing 787 converted freighter aircraft to replace the popular 767F as Boeing phases out production Go to aircargonews

US proposes prohibiting Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes Air cargo supply chains face higher costs as the US government considers prohibiting Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on US routes Go to aircargonews

US air forwarders face greater regulatory burden following end of de minimus US freight forwarders are reporting increased operational costs and compliance complexities following the termination of the de minimis exemption for low-value imports Go to aircargonews

Ostend-Bruges appoints Leunen as cargo development director Ostend-Bruges Airport has appointed Johan Leunen as cargo development director to strengthen air cargo operations and generate new business  Go to aircargonews

LATAM and Logiztik offset 570 tons of CO2 LATAM Group and Logiztik Alliance Colombia offset over 570 tons of CO2 from export shipments in 2024 through SAF deployment and conservation offsets Go to aircargonews

Last chance to book seats for the Air Cargo News Awards! There are now just two weeks until the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards, with limited availability remaining – be sure to book now Go to aircargonews

LATAM and Logiztik offset 570 tons of CO2 LATAM Group and Logiztik Alliance Colombia offset over 570 tons of CO2 from export shipments in 2024 through SAF deployment and conservation offsets Go to aircargonews

WFS to expand Frankfurt e-commerce and forwarding facilities Cargo handler WFS has secured a long-term lease on two warehouse facilities at Frankfurt Airport’s Cargo City South, positioning to handle up to 100,000 tonnes annually Go to aircargonews

Icelandair Cargo expands GSSA deal with Strike Aviation Icelandair cargo has broadened its general sales and service agent agreement with Strike Aviation to encompass eight additional central and eastern European markets Go to aircargonews

Intradco appoints Dennis Christen as global wildlife logistics manager Animal transport specialist Intradco Global has appointed Dennis Christen as global product manager for wildlife, zoological, and marine logistics Go to aircargonews

Kansas Modification Center hopes to gain 777 conversion STC in 2026 Kansas Modification Center cites extended engineering timelines, federal shutdown and inconsistent FAA requirements for the delayed supplemental type certification Go to aircargonews

Icelandair Cargo expands GSSA deal with Strike Aviation Icelandair cargo has broadened its general sales and service agent agreement with Strike Aviation to encompass eight additional central and eastern European markets Go to aircargonews

7Air partners with Air Cargo Pack for Miami-Georgetown service FAA-certified 7Air has partnered with Air Cargo Pack (Guyana) to launch direct Boeing 737-800 freighter services between Miami and Georgetown Go to aircargonews

Obituary: Air Ghana founder Marwan Traboulsi The air cargo industry mourns the loss of Marwan Traboulsi, founder of Air Ghana, who passed away peacefully in London on 30 September, surrounded by family Go to aircargonews

Geodis partnership with Atlas strong as milestone flight takes place Freight forwarder Geodis has reached 500 successful flights on its dedicated Asia-Mexico freighter service operated by Atlas Air Go to aircargonews

Hellmann teams up with SkyNet to target e-commerce Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has partnered with SkyNet Worldwide Express to launch an integrated cross-border e-commerce service Go to aircargonews

7Air partners with Air Cargo Pack for Miami-Georgetown service FAA-certified 7Air has partnered with Air Cargo Pack (Guyana) to launch direct Boeing 737-800 freighter services between Miami and Georgetown Go to aircargonews

Scan Global Logistics continues expansion with Egypt office Freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics has opened a new office in Cairo as part of its strategic expansion across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region Go to aircargonews

Chapman Freeborn delivers urgent 11-ton switchboard shipment Chapman Freeborn has executed the time-critical transport of an 11-ton electrical switchboard from Jakarta to Sydney using an IL-76PS aircraft Go to aircargonews

DHL Express to utilise energy harvesting ULD tracking devices DHL Express is implementing 30,000 SmartULD devices from AviusULD to enhance shipment tracking through real-time location data and movement monitoring Go to aircargonews

Herrera joins Awesome Cargo Mexican cargo airline Awesome Cargo has appointed industry veteran Carlos Herrera as managing director, tasking him with expanding operations  Go to aircargonews

Virgin Atlantic Cargo expands its digital reach Virgin Atlantic Cargo has integrated with CargoAi as its third digital booking platform, providing 23,000 freight forwarders access to capacity across key markets Go to aircargonews

FedEx expands capacity at Bilbao Airport FedEx has opened a significantly expanded facility in Bilbao, Spain, doubling its sorting capacity to 1,500 packages per hour  Go to aircargonews

Air One guns for growth with latest promotion GSSA Air One has promoted Clair Gunn to commercial director as the cargo specialist targets network growth Go to aircargonews

Astral Aviation launches China-South Africa cargo route Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has commenced operations on a new China-South Africa route, connecting Haikou with Johannesburg using its Boeing 767-300F Go to aircargonews

FedEx appoints Kawal Preet as transformation chief FedEx has promoted Asia Pacific regional president Kawal Preet to executive vice president for planning, engineering and transformation Go to aircargonews

Astral Aviation launches China-South Africa cargo route Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has commenced operations on a new China-South Africa route, connecting Haikou with Johannesburg using its Boeing 767-300F Go to aircargonews

Avianca Cargo adds Maastricht freighter flights Avianca Cargo has launched twice-weekly A330 freighter flights to Maastricht Aachen Airport, targeting South American flower imports Go to aircargonews

Challenge renews IATA CEIV Live Animals certification Challenge Group has renewed its IATA CEIV live animals certification following sustained investments in specialised teams and infrastructure Go to aircargonews

Spanish operator Swiftair Group acquired by infrastructure fund Madrid-based air cargo and wet-lease operator Swiftair Group has agreed to sell a majority stake to investment firm Antin Infrastructure Partners Go to aircargonews

FedEx adds Incheon-Hanoi-Guangzhou route FedEx has launched a new weekly service connecting South Korea, Vietnam and China, reducing transit times by one day as intra-Asia trade momentum builds Go to aircargonews

Spanish operator Swiftair Group acquired by infrastructure fund Madrid-based air cargo and wet-lease operator Swiftair Group has agreed to sell a majority stake to investment firm Antin Infrastructure Partners Go to aircargonews

CargoAi and Descartes team up on digital bookings Air cargo management provider Descartes will integrate CargoAi’s quote and book technology into its global price management solution Go to aircargonews

Unilode secures American Airlines Cargo ULD fleet management contract Switzerland-based ULD management specialist Unilode has secured a contract with American Airlines Cargo to manage its entire ULD fleet Go to aircargonews

CVG opens first Global Logistics Park facility Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has marked the first development at its Global Logistics Park with F&F’s 80,000 sq ft air cargo facility Go to aircargonews

FedEx launches new Ireland-US flights to cut delivery times FedEx has launched a new four-times-weekly Dublin-Indianapolis route using Boeing 767 freighters, designed to reduce delivery times by one day Go to aircargonews

Unilode secures American Airlines Cargo ULD fleet management contract Switzerland-based ULD management specialist Unilode has secured a contract with American Airlines Cargo to manage its entire ULD fleet Go to aircargonews

Garuda Indonesia Cargo places capacity on WebCargo Garuda Indonesia Cargo has placed its capacity on WebCargo by Freightos’ platform to offer exclusive real-time booking access on key Southeast Asian trade routes Go to aircargonews

Sea-air shift and diverse trade fuels August air cargo demand IATA has reported that air cargo demand increased for the sixth consecutive month, showing “resilience in a challenging global economic context” Go to aircargonews

Aeroflot reportedly considering Volga-Dnepr Boeing freighter purchase Russian carrier Aeroflot is reportedly negotiating to acquire eight Boeing freighters for spares from the sanctions-affected Volga-Dnepr Group in a €130m deal Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo benefits from market volatility Lufthansa Group has positioned its cargo division to capitalise on market volatility and e-commerce growth, while investing in new technology Go to aircargonews

Garuda Indonesia Cargo places capacity on WebCargo Garuda Indonesia Cargo has placed its capacity on WebCargo by Freightos’ platform to offer exclusive real-time booking access on key Southeast Asian trade routes Go to aircargonews

Air cargo recovers from typhoon as Golden Week gets underway Air cargo networks across Asia have largely restored operations following super typhoon Ragasa’s impact last week, though capacity constraints continue Go to aircargonews

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 Go to aircargonews

Ascend Airways Malaysia takes delivery of first freighter New carrier Ascend Airways Malaysia has received its first Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion as it advances toward commercial operations Go to aircargonews