Expanding Europe–Asia links via Saudi Arabia 
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen airfreight connectivity between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Key features include increased flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai and the launch of a direct route from Riyadh... more
ATC acts as Delta Cargo's GSSA for Germany from today
Delta Cargo has named ATC Aviation Services AG as its new general sales and services agent (GSSA) for Germany, effective 1 July 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen Delta’s footprint in the German airfreight market by leveraging ATC’s local expertise and strong customer... more
Seaplane reaches milestone with Easa agreement
Norway’s Elfly Group has signed a pre-application contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) to develop its all-electric 'Noemi' seaplane, marking a key step toward certification. The zero-emissions amphibious aircraft is designed for regional... more
Air Hong Kong completes transition to all-A330F fleet
Air Hong Kong, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways, has entered a new era as it completes its re-fleeting programme and transitions to an all-A330 freighter fleet. The final A300-600F has now been retired, while the 14-strong Airbus A330F fleet — made up... more
CBP seizes USD 25 million in fake jewellery in just two...
In two overnight operations on 19 and 20 June, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted five shipments containing 2,193 counterfeit jewellery items. The seized goods included bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings falsely bearing Cartier and... more
Spotlight on rebranded Mexican cargo carrier
AeroUnion has been rebranded as Avianca Cargo Mexico, unveiling a new identity after 27 years of operations. The change supports Mexico’s growing role in global airfreight and reflects a strategic transformation with strengthened services and fleet renewal. A second... more
Reinsurers face heavy losses after Dreamliner disaster
The 12 June crash of Air India flight AI171, which killed 241 people, is expected to significantly harden the global aviation reinsurance market, says GlobalData. The accident marks the first fatal hull loss of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Claims from this single event may... more
Qantas Freight – Sydney–Shanghai starting today
Qantas Freight will begin operating a new A332P2F freighter service between Sydney and Shanghai from today, 26 June 2025. The twice-weekly service, departing Thursdays and Saturdays, marks the first regular deployment of Red Tail A330 freighters on this key route. The new... more
Modernising the ULD fleet for greener operations
Swiss WorldCargo has completed the rollover of more than 3,300 leased ULDs of types AKE and AKH, replacing them with lighter models that save up to 900 t of fuel and 2,770 t of CO₂ annually. In partnership with Jettainer the cargo division also introduced over 1,500 new PMC... more
Pal Cargo boosts digital services and national reach
At a special 85th anniversary event in Manila, Philippine Airlines presented its revitalised Pal Cargo division, aiming to strengthen its position in digital-era logistics. The freight unit now offers online booking, payment and tracking for domestic cargo, with mobile tools... more