Planting an airfreight oasis 
Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz (right), Governor of the Hail Region, Saudia Cargo and the Hail Region Development Authority (HRDA) have signed an MoU to enhance logistics and air cargo services in Hail. His Royal Highness praised the... more
Thai selects Unilode for full ULD management
Thai Airways has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full-service ULD management provider, a milestone in Thai's post-rehabilitation transformation. Under a multi-year deal, Unilode will deliver global ULD pooling, maintenance and repair, and real-time digital... more
No quiet holiday for Cologne customs
Customs officers at Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) intercepted 30 parcels containing over 83 kg of marijuana, nearly 10 kg of hashish, and about 2 kg of cannabis paste (photo) with a street value of around EUR 2.1 million. The drugs, disguised as clothing, sports goods and books,... more
Another mission for Pyka drones
U.S. robotics company Pyka has entered the defense sector with its new DropShip unmanned aerial system (UAS), designed for long-range and heavy-lift missions. The autonomous aircraft offers a range of 5,600 km, a payload capacity of 250 kg, and precision airdrop accuracy... more
Doubling Bournemouth freight capacity
Cargo First, the cargo division of Bournemouth Airport (BOH), has completed major new handling facilities, doubling its freight capacity and consolidating operations on the airport’s north side. The expansion includes three ICAO Code E aircraft stands, a 3,000 sqm... more
Turkish Cargo adds four more 777Fs
Turkish Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet with four additional Boeing 777Fs, bringing the total to twelve aircraft by mid-2026. The latest delivery marks the ninth 777F to join the fleet, supporting the carrier’s growth strategy centred on widebody freighters. "This... more
German airfreight sector warns of cost pressure
Germany’s airfreight industry is losing cargo to rival hubs due to high costs and bureaucracy, the BDL – the German Aviation Association representing the country’s airlines and airports – warned at a meeting of the Aircargo Club Deutschland (ACD) in Frankfurt. "It’s... more
Aergo Capital sells two 737-800BCFs to WSA
Dublin-based aircraft leasing and asset management company Aergo Capital has completed the sale of two Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to World Star Aviation (WSA). The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 29786 and 29788, strengthen World Star’s regional cargo... more
Strengthening Italy/Africa trade links
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is expanding its network to West Africa as trade and travel between Italy and the region grow. Weekly flights by Neos to Dakar, Boa Vista and Sal, and by Cabo Verde Airlines to Sal, support not only family connections but also commercial... more
Brussels airport opens "Brucargo Central"
Brussels Airport has inaugurated "Brucargo Central", an 83,500 sqm (equivalent to twelve football fields) sustainable logistics hub that increases cargo storage capacity at the airport by 30%. The EUR70 million project replaces eight old buildings with three... more