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
Saudia Cargo Global settles in Hong Kong
Saudia Cargo and the Hong Kong-based Tam Group have formed a new joint venture - 'Saudia Cargo Global'. The entity will serve as a regional hub for Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region, strengthening Saudia Cargo’s network and supporting Saudi Arabia’s 'Vision 2030'.... more
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... more
Atlas opens new cargo hub at MIA
Atlas Air Worldwide has opened its new Miami operations gateway at Miami international airport (MIA), relocating to a 23,200 sqm cargo facility – including a 11,500 sqm perishable cooler, the largest of its kind on any North American airport. The move gives Atlas full control... more