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Scan Global Logistics expands into India Fast-growing freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics is establishing its first Indian operations with three offices across Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi 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

Silk Way West adopts a conservative approach to fleet ahead of new airport opening Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West is pursuing a measured fleet expansion of one aircraft annually through 2030 while developing a new cargo airport Go to aircargonews

IAG Cargo adds SkyCell containers to pharma cold chain service IAG Cargo has integrated SkyCell 1500X containers into its Constant Climate pharmaceutical service, offering up to 270 hours of independent runtime  Go to aircargonews

Magma Aviation adds another 747 and eyes future fleet growth Dublin-based freighter operator Magma Aviation has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 747 cargo aircraft, with ambitious plans to triple fleet capacity by 2030 Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo offers improved shipment management with revamped mobile app Qatar Airways Cargo has upgraded its mobile application to provide customers with enhanced self-service capabilities, including real-time shipment tracking Go to aircargonews

Silk Way West adopts a conservative approach to fleet ahead of new airport opening Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West is pursuing a measured fleet expansion of one aircraft annually through 2030 while developing a new cargo airport Go to aircargonews

New FedEx sort centre to boost Estonian e-commerce Federal Express has launched its first automated sorting facility at Tallinn airport, tripling capacity to 3,000 parcels per hour as Estonia’s e-commerce sector grows 20% annually to reach €5 billion turnover. Go to aircargonews

IBS to speed Luxcargo Handling’s digital journey Cargolux’s ground handling arm has partnered with IBS Software to replace legacy systems with digital cargo terminal operations technology Go to aircargonews

​Lithium batteries help keep Cathay Cargo carryings aloft Cathay Cargo reported 13% year-on-year volume growth in August, driven by strong dangerous goods demand, particularly lithium batteries Go to aircargonews

Boeing delivers 777F to Suparna Airlines Reports: Boeing has delivered the first of two 777 freighters to Suparna Airlines in China, marking a milestone moment in the air cargo industry  Go to aircargonews

​Lithium batteries help keep Cathay Cargo carryings aloft Cathay Cargo reported 13% year-on-year volume growth in August, driven by strong dangerous goods demand, particularly lithium batteries Go to aircargonews

Etihad Cargo launches real-time shipment monitoring solution Etihad Cargo has deployed a real-time tracking solution featuring advanced sensor technology and dedicated 24/7 control centre operations Go to aircargonews

Air cargo flows continue to shift Air cargo trade lanes have rapidly shifted this year as a result of US tariffs and the country’s decision to end the de minimis exemption Go to aircargonews

DHL Express adds Hanoi capacity to support tech export demand DHL Express has deployed additional Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 freighters on daily Hanoi routes, adding over 300 tons of weekly capacity Go to aircargonews

Toby Griffiths joins Cathay Cargo Cathay Cargo has named Toby Griffiths as head of cargo global sales and customer solutions, bringing nearly 12 years of Swire Shipping experience  Go to aircargonews

Freighter fleet constraints could impact air cargo’s ability to grow Limited freighter deliveries and accelerating aircraft retirements could constrain air cargo growth despite projected 4% annual demand increases through 2030 Go to aircargonews

Hactl improves perishables handling with air-land fresh lane Hactl has begun using a new air-land fresh lane for perishable goods and handled a consignment of Manila clams routed through Hong Kong  Go to aircargonews

DHL resumes Germany-US parcel shipping DHL Post & Parcel Germany has restarted business shipments to the US and Puerto Rico after a four-week suspension triggered by the end of the de minimis exemption Go to aircargonews

Toby Griffiths joins Cathay Cargo Cathay Cargo has named Toby Griffiths as head of cargo global sales and customer solutions, bringing nearly 12 years of Swire Shipping experience  Go to aircargonews

Mammoth Freighters nears 777-200LRMF certification with final test flights Mammoth Freighters advances towards the STC for its 777-200LRMF converted freighter, conducting final test flights for the FAA Go to aircargonews

Government approves Gatwick Airport northern runway plans The UK Government has approved Gatwick Airport’s plans to operationalise its northern runway and Logistics UK has highlighted the benefits for cargo Go to aircargonews

Swissport hires EVP Cargo North America Ground handling giant Swissport has promoted Ajay Barolia to executive vice president cargo for North America to drive expansion Go to aircargonews

JD Airlines launches Shenzhen-Singapore cargo route JD Logistics’ cargo airline has commenced operations between Shenzhen and Singapore to target growing e-commerce and electronics demand Go to aircargonews

JD Airlines launches Shenzhen-Singapore cargo route JD Logistics’ cargo airline has commenced operations between Shenzhen and Singapore to target growing e-commerce and electronics demand Go to aircargonews

Dachser the latest to snap up DB Schenker executive German logistics provider Dachser has recruited DB Schenker’s Alexander Winter to lead its Air & Sea Logistics division across EMEA Go to aircargonews

Teleport and China Central sign interline partnership and MoU Teleport and China Central Longhao Airlines have signed an interline agreement to enhance cargo connectivity along the China-Southeast Asia air trade corridor Go to aircargonews

FedEx reduces transpac capacity as tariffs hit demand Express giant reduces own-controlled transpacific capacity by 25% year-on-year as US tariffs on Chinese e-commerce shipments dampen demand Go to aircargonews

Geosky launches Tbilisi-Chongqing route Georgian cargo airline Geosky Airlines has begun flying from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Chongqing, China, to continue its international expansion Go to aircargonews

Geosky launches Tbilisi-Chongqing route Georgian cargo airline Geosky Airlines has begun flying from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Chongqing, China, to continue its international expansion Go to aircargonews

YTO Cargo Airlines places capacity on WebCargo YTO Cargo Airlines has become the first all-cargo Chinese airline to place its capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos booking platform Go to aircargonews

US government orders Delta-Aeromexico JV to shut down The US government has ordered Delta & Aeromexico to dissolve their joint venture (JV) following its ongoing aviation disagreement with Mexico Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo looks ahead to bellyhold additions Qatar Airways Cargo is leveraging passenger network adjustments to boost winter capacity, adding frequencies to London, Bangkok and multiple African destinations Go to aircargonews

Menzies adds third Sydney cargo facility Menzies Aviation has opened its third cargo warehouse at Sydney International Airport to support temperature-sensitive and e-commerce cargo Go to aircargonews

YTO Cargo Airlines places capacity on WebCargo YTO Cargo Airlines has become the first all-cargo Chinese airline to place its capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos booking platform Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo launches new aviation logistics service Turkish Cargo has launched TK Aero, a specialised two-tier logistics service targeting aviation industry components Go to aircargonews

Rhenus expands in UAE German logistics provider Rhenus Group is expanding its UAE operations and Gulf presence with a new Abu Dhabi office and air-ocean service Go to aircargonews

Global K9 targets improved air cargo security with partnership US air cargo screening specialist Global K9 has partnered with Twickelerveld Cargo Screening to improve airfreight security operations across Europe Go to aircargonews

Volga-Dnepr Group set for sale? Sanctions-impacted Volga-Dnepr Group reportedly enters acquisition talks with former Red Wings Airlines chief Yevgeny Solodilin Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo launches new aviation logistics service Turkish Cargo has launched TK Aero, a specialised two-tier logistics service targeting aviation industry components Go to aircargonews

FedEx opens new cargo facility at East Midlands Airport FedEx has commissioned a 19,000 sq ft cargo handling facility at East Midlands Airport, operating independently from existing parcel operations Go to aircargonews

BBN Airlines Indonesia gains EASA TCO authorisation for EU operations Indonesian ACMI provider BBN Airlines has secured EASA Third-Country Operator authorisation, enabling wet-lease operations across EU member states.  Go to aircargonews

Riyadh Air goes with Unilode for ULD management Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier Riyadh Air has secured a comprehensive ULD supply and management partnership with Unilode, featuring Bluetooth tracking Go to aircargonews

UPS boosts its intra-Asia network UPS has strengthened its intra-Asia air network with increased frequency on the Shenzhen-Sydney route and larger freighters on the Hanoi-Shenzhen connection Go to aircargonews

BBN Airlines Indonesia gains EASA TCO authorisation for EU operations Indonesian ACMI provider BBN Airlines has secured EASA Third-Country Operator authorisation, enabling wet-lease operations across EU member states.  Go to aircargonews

AerCap delivers first converted 777 freighters to Kalitta Air Aircraft lessor AerCap has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversions to launch operator Kalitta Air Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo first to use Hong Kong-GBA Fresh Lane Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to deploy the new Air-Land Fresh Lane system, enabling improved temperature-controlled transport of perishables Go to aircargonews

BIFA updates Standard Trading Conditions for volatile trade environment UK forwarder association BIFA has released updated Standard Trading Conditions for 2025, reflecting increased customs activities and heightened commercial risks Go to aircargonews

Atlas Air’s Conor Brannigan passes away after battle with cancer The air cargo sector has lost a respected leader with the passing of Conor Brannigan, Atlas Air’s vice president of strategy, following a battle with cancer. Go to aircargonews

AerCap delivers first converted 777 freighters to Kalitta Air Aircraft lessor AerCap has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversions to launch operator Kalitta Air Go to aircargonews

7Air adds Antigua and Costa Rica freighter services The recently-certified US carrier has added two new destinations to its growing network as it continues fleet expansion with a fourth aircraft due by year-end Go to aircargonews

Airbus A350F assembly advances with rear fuselage delivery Airbus has reached a significant production milestone for its A350 freighter programme with the delivery of the complete fuselage to the final assembly line Go to aircargonews

ACS expands into Saudi Arabia with new Riyadh office Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has established its first Saudi Arabian presence with a new office in Riyadh Go to aircargonews

DHL Express joins forces with SingPost Express logistics provider DHL has expanded its partnership with SingPost to offer emission-reduced international shipping services across Singapore Go to aircargonews

Mode Logistics quadruples Melbourne Airport perishables capacity Food logistics specialist Seafrigo has significantly expanded its Australian operations with a new 10,000 sq m warehouse at Melbourne Airport Go to aircargonews

Turkish Cargo appoints 4RCargo in Slovakia Turkish Cargo has appointed Warsaw-based 4RCargo as its exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in Slovakia Go to aircargonews

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao launch expanded partnership Doha-based carrier and Chinese logistics giant strengthen alliance with increased charter frequency to enhance global delivery capabilities Go to aircargonews

Northern Air Cargo launches Seattle-Anchorage freighter service All-cargo operator Northern Air Cargo will begin a new Seattle-Anchorage freighter service in early October, strengthening supply chain connections to rural Alaska Go to aircargonews

KLM cancels 100 flights due to ground worker strike Dutch carrier KLM cancelled more than 100 flights following a two-hour ground worker strike, with cargo operations implementing contingency measures Go to aircargonews

Cargo-partner secures UK airfreight capacity to 12 global destinations Freight forwarder cargo-partner has expanded its UK airfreight services, securing capacity on weekly flights to 12 destinations across Asia, North America and Africa Go to aircargonews

European airports’ cargo volumes decline in July Europe’s airports recorded a 1.5% year-on-year decline in cargo volumes during July, despite the continent’s largest freight hub Frankfurt Airport posting a 4.6% increase Go to aircargonews

Northern Air Cargo launches Seattle-Anchorage freighter service All-cargo operator Northern Air Cargo will begin a new Seattle-Anchorage freighter service in early October, strengthening supply chain connections to rural Alaska Go to aircargonews

Liège Airport reports double-digit cargo growth this summer Europe’s fifth-largest cargo airport has processed 847,551 tons in the first eight months of 2025, marking a 13% year-on-year increase Go to aircargonews

SolitAir adds Hong Kong cargo flights with Hactl providing handling Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has secured SolitAir as its newest customer, supporting the Dubai-based carrier’s expansion into Hong Kong with Boeing 737-800BCF operations. Go to aircargonews

Greg Mays appointed president of aircraft lessor ATSG Air Transport Services Group has named former Sun Country Airlines executive Greg Mays as president, continuing a series of leadership changes Go to aircargonews

Prestwick Airport launches £1m seafood export service Glasgow Prestwick Airport has unveiled a new seafood export service following a £1m investment in specialised cool chain facilities to support growing exports to China Go to aircargonews

One Air’s scheduled freighter services underway A One Air Boeing 747 Freighter flew from Hong Kong to the UK’s East Midlands Airport on September 4 with a full payload of 109 tonnes Go to aircargonews

ACS continues expansion with new Australian office Aircraft charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has continued to expand its office presence with the opening of a new base in Australia. Go to aircargonews

Chinese airfreight market faces structural change The Chinese airfreight market is shifting away from the US in favour of Europe as a result of Washington’s imposition of new trade and tariff policies Go to aircargonews

FAA imposes penalties after lithium-ion batteries catch fire during air transport Recent fires involving lithium-ion batteries shipped via cargo aircraft highlight risks posed by such shipments and prompted the FAA to fine three companies Go to aircargonews

US postal volumes plummet following de minimis suspension Postal volumes being transported to US – largely by airfreight – have dropped by more than 80% following the country’s suspension of the duty-free de minimis exemption Go to aircargonews

US postal volumes plummet following de minimis suspension Postal volumes being transported to US – largely by airfreight – have dropped by more than 80% following the country’s suspension of the duty-free de minimis exemption Go to aircargonews

Etihad Cargo sees revenues improve Etihad Cargo saw its revenues increase in the first half of the year, while cargo volumes also improved but by a lower amount Go to aircargonews

American Airlines Cargo upgrades pharma service American Airlines Cargo has enhanced its ExpediteTC temperature-controlled service to offer live tracking and monitoring of shipments in active containers Go to aircargonews

FedEx opens new Istanbul air hub FedEx has opened a new “global air transit facility” at Istanbul Airport as Turkey emerges as a “global air cargo powerhouse” and a key hub for cross-border e-commerce Go to aircargonews

Air cargo grows again in August but outlook remains uncertain Air cargo continued to beat expectations in August as volumes grew again, but the outlook for the remainder of the year remains uncertain Go to aircargonews

Vietnamese handler ALSC secures investment as it looks to expand Vietnam-based air cargo handling company ALS Cargo Terminal (ALSC) has secured investment from AP Moller Capital to help fund automation and expansion Go to aircargonews

Singapore Airlines switches cargo handlers at Schiphol Singapore Airlines has announced it will switch cargo handler at Schiphol Airport, moving to Swissport from dnata Go to aircargonews

Maersk strengthens air leadership team Maersk has appointed Christoph Hemmann as head of global air and LCL, and John McDonald as head of Maersk Air Freight Forwarding Go to aircargonews

Air cargo grows again in August but outlook remains uncertain Air cargo continued to beat expectations in August as volumes grew again, but the outlook for the remainder of the year remains uncertain Go to aircargonews

DHL Express speeds up Helsinki operations with new facility DHL Express Finland has opened a new logistics centre at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) that will help speed up aircraft loading and unloading Go to aircargonews

Scan Global looks to cut costs as it predicts highly volatile market Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is expecting a ”highly volatile” end to the year, driven by global trade unpredictability, and will look to cut costs in response Go to aircargonews

FedEx launches first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia Federal Express (FedEx) has launched its first dedicated flight into Saudi Arabia, connecting the country with the US and Europe Go to aircargonews

Silk Way West takes delivery of latest Boeing 777 freighter Baku-headquartered Silk Way West has taken delivery of its latest Boeing 777 freighter as part of its fleet renewal programme Go to aircargonews

Top 25 cargo carriers: Major gains in 2024 2024 proved to be an outstanding year for air cargo volumes as the industry benefited from disruption to ocean shipping and an e-commerce boom Go to aircargonews

Airfreight rates continue to reflect summer lull Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong continued to reflect the quieter summer period August ahead of a predicted pick up for the peak season Go to aircargonews

New courier terminals in Mexico for express handler time:matters German logistics company time:matters is expanding its international network with the opening of two courier terminals in Mexico  Go to aircargonews

Korean Air and Swissport to expand New York handling capacity Korean Air has selected Swissport to operate its freight facility at New York JFK, with plans for investment in infrastructure and capacity expansion Go to aircargonews

Intradco transports over 1000 pigs Equine and animal transport specialists Intradco Global managed the transportation of 1,200 breeding pigs from Denmark to the Philippines last month Go to aircargonews

Airfreight rates continue to reflect summer lull Airfreight rates on key trade lanes out of Hong Kong continued to reflect the quieter summer period August ahead of a predicted pick up for the peak season Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo earns CEIV lithium batteries recertification Cathay Cargo has been recertified for IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries accreditation Go to aircargonews

IAI finally receives STC from FAA for 777-300 freighter conversion Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Boeing 777-300ERSF from both the FAA and the CAAI Go to aircargonews

WestJet Cargo appoints new head of cargo operations Canadian airline WestJet has appointed Sabir Ebrahim to the role of head of cargo operations Go to aircargonews

Icelandair Cargo enters the Turkish market with Istanbul flights Icelandair Cargo will enter the Turkish market in the coming days with the launch of a service to Istanbul Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo earns CEIV lithium batteries recertification Cathay Cargo has been recertified for IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries accreditation Go to aircargonews

Asia Pacific airlines thrive in July Asia Pacific airlines benefited from strong export demand in July as shippers continued to strategically avoid tariff-related fees Go to aircargonews

DSV signs up with Atlas Air for 777 freighter Atlas Air will provide DSV with one of its recently delivered Boeing 777 freighters as the forwarder looks to grow its international operations Go to aircargonews

Worldwide Flight Services expands at Chicago O’Hare Airport Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is expanding its capacity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) by leasing a new building Go to aircargonews

IATA: Air cargo demand on the up in July Air cargo volumes increased strongly in July as growth on the Asia-Europe trade and front-loading ahead of the imposition of more US tariffs supported growth Go to aircargonews

Asia Pacific airlines thrive in July Asia Pacific airlines benefited from strong export demand in July as shippers continued to strategically avoid tariff-related fees Go to aircargonews