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Boeing delivers 35 777Fs in 2025 Manufacturer delivered widebody freighters to 15 operators last year while filing petition to continue sales past fuel efficiency deadline Go to aircargonews

ANA revenues decline while tariffs put pressure on NCA volumes ANA international cargo revenues fell 3.4% to Y138.4bn in nine months despite tonnage rising 3.5%, as US tariffs reduced premium automotive demand Go to aircargonews

Retired Airbus BelugaST to become STEM education facility in UK Airbus repurposes retired BelugaST freighter as STEM education centre at Broughton following three decades transporting UK-made wings Go to aircargonews

Athens joins Hong Kong Air Cargo’s freighter network Carrier launches twice-weekly Hong Kong-Athens charters from 2 February, marking 14th European destination amid network expansion Go to aircargonews

Obituary: Globe Air Cargo US director Vincenzo Armano ECS Group confirms death of New York-based executive who dedicated over a decade to building the company’s US operations Go to aircargonews

Swissport completes first fully electric aircraft turnaround in Switzerland Ground handler deploys electric GSE across entire operation for Brussels Airlines flight at Geneva, marking Swiss aviation decarbonisation first Go to aircargonews

Rhenus positive on EU-India trade deal Forwarder Rhenus expects to capitalise on India-EU free trade deal that is set to double goods exports by 2032 through tariff cuts on 96.6% of trade Go to aircargonews

Athens joins Hong Kong Air Cargo’s freighter network Carrier launches twice-weekly Hong Kong-Athens charters from 2 February, marking 14th European destination amid network expansion Go to aircargonews

E-commerce drives global air cargo demand up 3.4% in 2025 Global air cargo demand grew 3.4% in 2025, driven by e-commerce and supply chain reconfigurations, though yields fell 1.5% year-on-year Go to aircargonews

Suparna targets seafood with new Oslo freighter flights Chinese freighter operator adds weekly 777F service from Oslo to Shanghai, targeting rising Asian demand for Norwegian seafood exports Go to aircargonews

Wexco becomes Alaska Airlines’ UK GSA Wexco Cargo GSSA will represent Alaska Airlines in the UK as the carrier prepares to launch daily widebody services from London Heathrow in May Go to aircargonews

Asia Pacific air cargo demand rises 5.6% in 2025 Asia region carriers post 5.6% FTK growth amid tariff headwinds, supply chain realignment and e-commerce expansion, though load factors slip Go to aircargonews

E-commerce drives global air cargo demand up 3.4% in 2025 Global air cargo demand grew 3.4% in 2025, driven by e-commerce and supply chain reconfigurations, though yields fell 1.5% year-on-year Go to aircargonews

Hellmann hires e-commerce sales head and launches joint e-commerce product Forwarder taps 10-year veteran to drive international expansion as cross-border e-commerce volumes grow 20% annually amid shifting trade flows Go to aircargonews

Balkans truck blockades prompt surge in air cargo charter requests Charter platform CharterSync reports a measurable increase in cargo flight requests as truck drivers block EU border crossings over travel limits Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo transports 60 showjumping horses to Hong Kong Cathay Cargo transported 60 showjumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong on a chartered 747 freighter for the Longines International Show Go to aircargonews

Cargo helps Air Charter Service achieve record numbers in 2025 Broker handled 90,000 tons of freight across 2,323 airports as lower aircraft rates helped widen customer base following post-pandemic highs Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo transports 60 showjumping horses to Hong Kong Cathay Cargo transported 60 showjumping horses from Belgium to Hong Kong on a chartered 747 freighter for the Longines International Show Go to aircargonews

My Freighter launches Hong Kong-Maastricht route via Tashkent hub Uzbekistan carrier deploys 767-300F twice weekly on HKG-MST service, expanding East Asia-Europe connectivity through TAS hub Go to aircargonews

Air cargo volumes continue strong start to the year Worldwide air cargo volumes rose 5% year on year in mid-January, with tonnages recovering across most major origin regions post-Christmas Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo adds Rome and Algiers A321P2F routes Carrier deploys narrowbody freighters on new weekly services to Italy and Algeria, expanding short-haul network to 22 destinations Go to aircargonews

DHL adds two 737-400Fs to boost African trade capacity DHL Aviation deploys two 737-400Fs in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen Europe and Asia connections amid rising trade demand Go to aircargonews

Lufthansa Cargo adds Rome and Algiers A321P2F routes Carrier deploys narrowbody freighters on new weekly services to Italy and Algeria, expanding short-haul network to 22 destinations Go to aircargonews

Oman Air Cargo aims for Middle East growth with new sales role Carrier creates new position to support network growth across key Gulf markets as Singapore and Kigali routes launch Go to aircargonews

Alaska Air cargo revenue climbs 11% in fourth quarter Group’s cargo revenue reached $146m in Q4, supported by Hawaiian Airlines acquisition and operational integration progress Go to aircargonews

AEI starts work on second Hainan Airlines freighter Conversion specialist AEI has commenced modification work on the second 737-800SF for Hainan Airlines at partner facility GCAM in China Go to aircargonews

Cargo stalwart Roland Weil to depart Fraport after 20 years Handler names former Fraport cargo chief as Germany VP, citing expansion plans at Frankfurt, including move to ex-DHL logistics facility Go to aircargonews

Alaska Air cargo revenue climbs 11% in fourth quarter Group’s cargo revenue reached $146m in Q4, supported by Hawaiian Airlines acquisition and operational integration progress Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo adds scheduled Liege freighter flights Carrier deploys 777Fs on pharma and e-commerce routes after sustained ad hoc demand from Belgian cargo hub drives scheduled service launch Go to aircargonews

DSV targets semiconductor market with Arizona cargo facility Forwarder’s Mesa facility will integrate air, sea, road and contract logistics services near Gateway Airport and semiconductor manufacturers Go to aircargonews

China Southern Cargo adds Shanghai-St. Lucia route Carrier deploys 777F on new Shanghai-Harbin-St. Lucia route, extending network reach into Caribbean markets Go to aircargonews

DHL Global Forwarding launches Asia-Europe truck-air service Forwarder’s new multimodal route through Uzbekistan and Turkey targets high-volume shippers seeking airfreight alternative amid capacity concerns Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo adds scheduled Liege freighter flights Carrier deploys 777Fs on pharma and e-commerce routes after sustained ad hoc demand from Belgian cargo hub drives scheduled service launch Go to aircargonews

AfA backs new Miami Air Cargo Association to tackle truck congestion New non-profit MACA established to address truck congestion and infrastructure efficiency at Miami International Airport cargo gateway Go to aircargonews

Wexco Cargo GSSA and China Airlines extend partnership Heathrow-based Wexco Cargo GSSA and China Airlines have agreed a two-year extension to their UK general sales agent partnership Go to aircargonews

Changi Airport air cargo volumes rise on AI and front loading in 2025 Asian transhipment hub posts one of its best cargo performances on record as shippers accelerate US-bound flows and carriers restore capacity Go to aircargonews

ANA Group expands freighter network after NCA integration ANA Group is expanding freighter operations across Asia and North America routes following last year’s acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines Go to aircargonews

Wexco Cargo GSSA and China Airlines extend partnership Heathrow-based Wexco Cargo GSSA and China Airlines have agreed a two-year extension to their UK general sales agent partnership Go to aircargonews

Vienna Airport reports record air cargo volumes in 2025 Austrian gateway posts 5.3% cargo increase to 313,763 tonnes as long-haul belly capacity, pharmaceutical handling and e-commerce drive growth Go to aircargonews

Riyadh Air launches cargo operations using widebody belly capacity New Saudi carrier begins freight services on RUH-LHR route, targeting 100 destinations by 2030 with planned 120-aircraft widebody fleet Go to aircargonews

CMA CGM Suez Canal reversal could undermine shipper confidence in box lines Carrier’s U-turn on FAL and MEX services returning to Cape route could erode shipper confidence in schedule reliability, Xeneta analyst warns Go to aircargonews

Cathay Cargo volumes rise 9.4% in 2025 Cathay Cargo carried 1.7m tonnes in 2025, up 9.4% year on year, supported by specialist handling and a robust peak season performance Go to aircargonews

Riyadh Air launches cargo operations using widebody belly capacity New Saudi carrier begins freight services on RUH-LHR route, targeting 100 destinations by 2030 with planned 120-aircraft widebody fleet Go to aircargonews

Kerr and Gessner join Awery Air cargo software firm Awery Aviation Software has recruited two industry veterans to support its expansion plans and customer engagement strategy Go to aircargonews

Proposed Greenland tariffs cover 60% of westbound transatlantic air cargo Countries targeted by Trump’s Greenland tariffs moved 685,000 tonnes westbound from May to October, representing 60% of total air cargo volumes on the lane Go to aircargonews

Globe Air Cargo UK appoints Hughes to replace House GSA appoints Steve Hughes as managing director, succeeding Michelle House who led the ECS-owned company for 10 years before retirement Go to aircargonews

Air cargo on-time performance drops in 2025 Airline on-time performance weakened in 2025 as tariff reforms and capacity adjustments disrupted delivery precision across key trade lanes Go to aircargonews

Air cargo on-time performance drops in 2025 Airline on-time performance weakened in 2025 as tariff reforms and capacity adjustments disrupted delivery precision across key trade lanes Go to aircargonews

GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics adds “first-of-its-kind” airside reefer truck Handler adds 10-tonne capacity vehicle with 2°C to 25°C range to maintain cold-chain integrity between terminal and aircraft Go to aircargonews

US adds semiconductor tariffs and threatens Greenland levy Washington implements 25% levy on advanced chips but exempts imports supporting domestic infrastructure, targeting foreign supply chain reliance Go to aircargonews

Forwarders warn shippers of Lunar New Year airfreight capacity crunch Industry warns production shutdowns and reduced carrier capacity across Asia Pacific will tighten airfreight availability through early March Go to aircargonews

Quick rebound in air cargo volumes in January Air cargo has continued its recent strong performance in the first weeks of January despite expectations that volume growth will slow as the year continues. Go to aircargonews

Quick rebound in air cargo volumes in January Air cargo has continued its recent strong performance in the first weeks of January despite expectations that volume growth will slow as the year continues. Go to aircargonews

EFW delivers 8th A330-200P2F to Air China Cargo German conversion specialist completes maiden China programme with eighth A330-200P2F handover to Air China Cargo Go to aircargonews

Air Charter Service utilises Boeing 747 for rescue animal flight Air Charter Service deployed a B747F to move 50 tons of rescued animals from Bangkok to an Ahmedabad sanctuary in under two weeks Go to aircargonews

Windracers ULTRA drone extends range to 2,000 km British UAV manufacturer extends operational range of ULTRA cargo drone to 2,000 km while carrying 200 kg payload Go to aircargonews

Swissport opens Heathrow perishables centre Ground handler opens 2,694 sq m temperature-controlled facility with 30,000-tonne annual capacity as salmon volumes through LHR continue rising Go to aircargonews

EFW delivers 8th A330-200P2F to Air China Cargo German conversion specialist completes maiden China programme with eighth A330-200P2F handover to Air China Cargo Go to aircargonews

Airfreight volumes up 40% at Maastricht Aachen Airport Dutch cargo hub handled 41,636 tonnes of airfreight in 2025, driven by facility upgrades after 2023 runway closure Go to aircargonews

Freightos carrier network holds at 77 as transactions rise 27% Digital platform reports 445,000 Q4 transactions, up 27% year-over-year, with gross booking value reaching $357m for the quarter Go to aircargonews

Cargo Wings Express acquires two 737 freighters for Tunisia launch Tunisian carrier Cargo Wings Express has leased two Boeing 737-300 freighters from Cargo Air as it prepares to begin scheduled and charter ops Go to aircargonews

Volumes rise at Hong Kong Airport in December and 2025 Transshipment traffic jumped 18% year on year as exports also contributed to December’s cargo volume increase at the Asian hub Go to aircargonews

Cargo Wings Express acquires two 737 freighters for Tunisia launch Tunisian carrier Cargo Wings Express has leased two Boeing 737-300 freighters from Cargo Air as it prepares to begin scheduled and charter ops Go to aircargonews

Uniworld begins operations at DP World’s Punta Cana airfreight hub Panama-based carrier adds twice-weekly freighter service at Dominican facility, targeting 120 tons monthly for perishables and pharma flows Go to aircargonews

GSA Midnight Zulu expands with Balkenende acquistion Perishables handler GSA Midnight Zulu has acquired Dutch logistics firm Balkenende Airfreight to bolster its European trucking capabilities Go to aircargonews

Airfreight capacity squeeze to continue in 2026 Aircraft delivery delays and declining conversions will restrict cargo capacity growth through the decade, with cargo fleet age rising to 19.6 years Go to aircargonews

Silk Way West doubles Houston freighter frequency Baku-based carrier launches second Boeing 747-8F service between IAH and GYD, supporting demand for goods including perishables Go to aircargonews

Airfreight capacity squeeze to continue in 2026 Aircraft delivery delays and declining conversions will restrict cargo capacity growth through the decade, with cargo fleet age rising to 19.6 years Go to aircargonews

PrimeFlight Cargo secures CEIV Pharma recertification at MIA Handler completes year-long process, meeting 275 audit requirements for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics at MIA Go to aircargonews

Heathrow cargo volumes edge up 0.8% in 2025 UK’s largest airport handled 1.5m tonnes last year, with domestic freight surging nearly 30% while EU traffic declined 13.8%. Go to aircargonews

Amazon starts drone delivery tests in the UK E-commerce operator starts test flights of MK30 drones from northern England facility, with commercial operations scheduled for later in 2026 Go to aircargonews

Ex-Red Wing chief’s firm takes over three Volga-Dnepr Group companies Russian state register shows sanctioned cargo carrier’s Moscow division, AirBridgeCargo and majority of Atran now owned by Evraz Avia Servis Go to aircargonews

Ex-Red Wing chief’s firm takes over three Volga-Dnepr Group companies Russian state register shows sanctioned cargo carrier’s Moscow division, AirBridgeCargo and majority of Atran now owned by Evraz Avia Servis Go to aircargonews

Oman Air Cargo positive on new Rwanda flights Carrier plans June start for Muscat-Kigali service, targeting fresh produce and pharmaceuticals moving between East Africa and Middle East Go to aircargonews

Chapman Freeborn names Porteous as Canada cargo vice president Charter broker names former Cargojet senior director to lead Canadian cargo operations following 14-year tenure at freight carrier Go to aircargonews

Qatar Airways appoints Buyskes as UK and Ireland cargo manager Qatar elevates regional sales manager with extensive cargo industry experience to country leadership position Go to aircargonews

Allegiant acquires Amazon freighter operator Sun Country Airlines Las Vegas-based Allegiant will acquire Sun Country and retain the Amazon Air contract for 20 Boeing 737-800 freighters Go to aircargonews

Oman Air Cargo positive on new Rwanda flights Carrier plans June start for Muscat-Kigali service, targeting fresh produce and pharmaceuticals moving between East Africa and Middle East Go to aircargonews

​Astral Aviation promotes Charles Ngwalla Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has promoted Charles Ngwalla to head of interline, partnerships and product development  Go to aircargonews

Air France KLM Cargo warns of Schiphol cancellations and delays Franco-Dutch carrier restricts cargo types and reduces sales at Amsterdam Schiphol as snow disrupts operations, with delays expected until 11 January Go to aircargonews

KMC reaches 777-300ERCF door milestone and targets Q3 test flights Conversion company reaches cargo door milestone, targeting Q3 certification after extended engineering timeline and FAA-related project delays Go to aircargonews

KF Aerospace gains certification for 737-800 combi conversion MRO specialist receives Transport Canada approval for modified aircraft combining forward cargo compartment with passenger cabin aft section Go to aircargonews

​Astral Aviation promotes Charles Ngwalla Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation has promoted Charles Ngwalla to head of interline, partnerships and product development  Go to aircargonews

November air cargo demand climbs 5.5% amid uneven regional performance Total demand rose 5.5% year on year in November, with Africa and Asia Pacific recording the strongest gains, while the Americas remained soft Go to aircargonews

Liege Airport reports another year of double-digit cargo growth Belgian cargo specialist registers 1.3m tonnes in 2025, marking strongest growth rate among Europe’s top 10 freight airports. Go to aircargonews

Hong Kong Air Cargo adds sixth A330 freighter to fleet Carrier takes delivery of sixth A330-200P2F on dry lease from parent Hong Kong Airlines as part of capacity expansion strategy Go to aircargonews

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints new chief executive Air cargo software firm CHAMP Cargosystems has named WebCargo co-founder Manuel Galindo as CEO, replacing Chris McDermott after four years Go to aircargonews

November air cargo demand climbs 5.5% amid uneven regional performance Total demand rose 5.5% year on year in November, with Africa and Asia Pacific recording the strongest gains, while the Americas remained soft Go to aircargonews

Volga-Dnepr Group sale to EAS expected soon Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly set for sale to EAS Group early this year after prolonged financial strain from sanctions reduced fleet operations Go to aircargonews

Airfreight demand rises in December but growth expected to slow in 2026 December air cargo demand climbed 6% year on year, but Xeneta forecasts just 2-3% growth in 2026 amid e-commerce headwinds and tariff uncertainty Go to aircargonews

Hong Kong Air Cargo adds Amman freighter flights Carrier adds Jordan to network from 10 January with weekly Saturday service, marking first route expansion of 2026 amid fleet growth plans Go to aircargonews

Airfreight pioneer and QCS founder Dieter Haltmayer passes away Industry veteran established Quick Cargo Service in 1974 and pioneered SME forwarder cooperative model that reshaped German market dynamics Go to aircargonews

Volga-Dnepr Group sale to EAS expected soon Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly set for sale to EAS Group early this year after prolonged financial strain from sanctions reduced fleet operations Go to aircargonews

Asia Pacific air cargo volumes rise 6.2% in November Regional carriers recorded 6.2% growth in air cargo demand, driven by South-East Asian and Indian export activity Go to aircargonews

Suparna adds new Liege-Chongqing freighter flights Chinese carrier adds western China gateway to European freighter hub, targeting e-commerce and high-tech cargo flows with Boeing 777 service Go to aircargonews

Qatar Cargo to use Doha as temporary technical stop Carrier clarifies Doha International will function as tech stop for three months only, with Hamad International remaining the primary cargo hub Go to aircargonews

Parr departs PML Seafrigo UK&I Perishable logistics specialist PML Seafrigo has appointed Sean Smith as chief executive, replacing founder Mike Parr who departs after 21 years Go to aircargonews

Asia Pacific air cargo volumes rise 6.2% in November Regional carriers recorded 6.2% growth in air cargo demand, driven by South-East Asian and Indian export activity Go to aircargonews

Royal Air Maroc Cargo adds Dakar freighter route Morocco’s national carrier adds weekly 45-ton capacity service to Senegal, strengthening North-West Africa logistics connectivity Go to aircargonews

Emirates SkyCargo aims to add 10 777Fs in 2026 Carrier aims to operate 21 Boeing 777Fs by year-end as it scales network reach and pursues digital transformation across operations Go to aircargonews