First B737-400(F) for Rio Linhas Aéreas 
The all-cargo carrier Rio Linhas Aéreas, based in Curitiba (Brazil), has taken delivery of its first B737-400(F). The converted Air Nigeria passenger jet is the first B737 freighter ordered as part of the cargo carrier's fleet renewal programme. Rio also operates five... plus
Kenya Airways takes delivery of first "Dreamliner"
Boeing and Kenya Airways celebrated the delivery and flyaway of the Kenyan flag carrier's first B787 Dreamliner on 4 April. The airplane departed Paine Field in Everett WA (USA) for a 7,800 nautical mile (14,456 km) nonstop flight to Kenya Airways' home base at Jomo Kenyatta... plus
Independent forwarders endorse e-AWB agreement
The Elite Association of Logistic Networks (Elite) has become the latest influential global association to endorse Iata's multilateral e-AWB agreement. Representing over 6,200 independent freight forwarder members in 191 countries around the globe, Elite comprises ten leading... plus
Chartersphere carries humanitarian aid to Central Africa
Urgent humanitarian aid consignments have been delivered to the strife-torn Central African Republic by Chartersphere, a cargo air charter specialist based in southwest London (UK), on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross. A series of B747 flights, carrying... plus
Two new cargo destinations for Turkish Airlines
Starting today (4 April 2014), Turkish Airlines is adding Belgrade to its freight network. Turkish Cargo will serve the Serbian capital once per week on the return leg of its Istanbul - Madrid (Spain) service. Tomorrow, Turkish Cargo is going to add Tunis as another full... plus
Europe Airpost developing cargo business
The French airline Europe Airpost generated a turnover of EUR 196 million and a profit of EUR 2.7 million in 2013. The Paris-based carrier transported 53,000 t of cargo in addition to passengers last year and now wants to corner a bigger share of the freight and mail market. ... plus
Dubai now fifth biggest cargo airport in the world
Based on reports from over 1,105 airports worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI)'s preliminary cargo traffic results for 2013 show that the world's largest air cargo hub continued to be Hong Kong with 4.16 million t of freight loaded and unloaded (+2.3%). Memphis, with... plus
Russia and Tunisia ink new air service agreement
The aviation authorities of Russia and Tunisia are set to sign a new air service pact. Both countries agreed to keep in force both parties' frequency entitlement of seven flights per week for each specified Saint Petersburg route and ten flights per week per specified route... plus
For St Patrick's Day: Etihad increases Aer Lingus stake
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has increased its stake in Ireland's Aer Lingus from 15.95 million shares, or just under 3%, to 16.075 million shares or 3.01%. The value of the transaction was EUR 27 million (USD 37.45 million). The national carrier of the UAE, which has... plus
Skycargo starts freighter service to Tunis and Abidjan
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Dubai (UA)-based Emirates, is set to increase its cargo capacity to Tunis (Tunisia) and Abidjan (Ivory Coast) with the introduction of a weekly freighter service from today (17 March 2014) The new flight will supplement the existing... plus