From Ukraine via Titusville into the Universe 
In cooperation with Ceva Logistics, the Ukrainian heavylift specialist Antonov Airlines recently delivered a European critical satellite and additional equipment from Cologne-Bonn (Germany) to Titusville (USA). The container with its 40 t cargo was loaded onto a AN-124-100M... plus
Strengthening a joint pharma network
Latam Group's cargo operators and Delta Cargo are expanding their collaboration to extend the number of routes for the transport of pharmaceutical shipments between North and South America. The companies are working together to integrate their pharma network and now offer an... plus
Rates rise further
According to the latest analysis by World ACD Market Data, average worldwide air cargo spot rates rose by a further +5% in the last full week of October. The reasons are week-on-week (WoW) increases in spot prices from Asia Pacific (+3%), Europe (+7%), and Central & South... plus
Priority product for time-sensitive shipments
Westjet Cargo is set to launch its new ‘Priority’ product, available on the WestJet Cargo network starting today, 4 November 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.... plus
IAG Cargo restarts services to Saudi Arabia
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will resume its London Heathrow (LHR) and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International (JED) service from tomorrow, 2 November 2024. The six times weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 787 widebody aircraft... plus
British widebody Airbus to Brussels
Virgin Atlantic has started flights between London Heathrow and Brussels for the winter season to transport cargo during the peak period. Operating between 27 October and 29 March 2025 on A330-300 and A350-1000 aircraft with a capacity of up to 50 t per flight, the service... plus
Longest route for American Airlines and Brisbane
American Airlines has now added Brisbane as its second destination in Australia, with the Dallas/Fort Worth route being the longest by distance in both the airline’s global network and on Brisbane airport’s growing network map. Starting with five B787-9 flights per week in... plus
FedEx opens new gateway facility in Indonesia
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has launched its new gateway facility in Denpasar, Bali, providing faster connections and greater reliability for local businesses. The strategic investment in Tuban is designed to streamline shipping processes and improve delivery times.... plus
Pushback vers l’avenir 
Les voyages et les vols sont de retour. Ce qui compte après la pandémie sur le tarmac des aéroports a été présenté à la GSE Expo Europe en septembre à Lisbonne. Andreas Haug, rédacteur en chef de l’ITJ, a questionné à ce propos Stavros Hatziiannou, responsable des ventes d’un... plus
Extending cargo services in Australia
Menzies Aviation, a provider of services to airports and airlines worldwide, has renewed several major contracts in Australia and New Zealand. They include an extended five-year agreement with United Airlines in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. This will see teams at the... plus