Propulsion milestone for UAE cargo drone 
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Jetoptera announced the successful first engine to test (fett) for the FTC-250, a 250 kW turbocompressor that will power the J-500 unmanned VTOL cargo aircraft. Developed with Eanan Al Samma for the UAE market, the J-500 uses Jetoptera’s 'Fluidic... plus
Supply chains under cyber pressure
Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting freight forwarders, shippers and insurers. At the Timocom ThekenTalks, experts shared lessons from ransomware, identity theft and fake carriers, as the company recently reported. For Saint-Gobain, a 2017 cyberattack was a turning... plus
Qatar Airways inks partnership with Art Basel
Qatar Airways has signed a global partnership with Art Basel, the world’s leading contemporary art fair. The airline will support all five annual editions – including Basel (which opened today, 19 June), Paris, Hong Kong, Miami Beach and Doha (starting in 2026). The new... plus
Promising start of Paris Air Show
On day one of the Paris Air Show 2025, Saudi Arabia’s lessor AviLease placed its first Airbus order, confirming an order for ten Airbus A350F freighters and 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The agreement includes options for twelve more A350Fs, underlining the lessor’s confidence... plus
Green transport drives rail investment
According to a new report from 'Research and Markets' the global rail transport market will grow from USD 541 billion in 2025 to USD 932 billion by 2034, driven by high-speed rail expansion, sustainability goals and smart tech adoption. Europe and Asia are driving this... plus
Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand
Just ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025, which runs from today, 16 June, until 22 June, Airbus released its latest 'Global Market Forecast', projecting a 60% increase in air cargo traffic by 2044. This growth will drive demand for 970 new freighters over the next two decades,... plus
DHL investing in the Middle East
The DHL Group will invest more than EUR 500 million in the Middle East by 2030, focusing on Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The investments span all four DHL divisions and aim to expand infrastructure, fleet and warehousing, whilst boosting service capabilities. According... plus
La fraîcheur du Sud 
Avec deux nouveaux sites à Santiago du Chili, Seafrigo développe ses services multimodaux et se positionne comme un partenaire logistique majeur pour la filière exportatrice du pays en pleine croissance. plus
WCA World e-commerce network
WCA World has recently unveiled 'WCA eCommerce Solutions', a new global network uniting its e-commerce and world parcel alliance communities. The platform was revealed at the WCA World regional conference in Miami and connects first, middle and final-mile logistics providers... plus
New AHS/Menzies cargo terminal opens in Amman
The new cargo terminal at Ammam's Queen Alia airport has officially opened, marking a key step in transforming Jordan into a regional logistics hub. Operated by AHS Jordan, a partner of "Menzies Aviation", the 8,000 sqm facility includes a fully automated handling... plus