SGL to back Delta in Civil Reserve Air Fleet 

Delta Cargo has chosen Scan Global Logistics (SGL) as its designated freight forwarder under the US Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) programme. Established in 1951, CRAF enables commercial airlines to supplement US military airlift capacity for global missions. The partnership,... more
Cold-chain boost at AA Cargo 

American Airlines Cargo has expanded its 'ExpediteTC°' service, strengthening cold-chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals and life sciences shipments. Its 24/7 control tower now covers shipments in active temperature-controlled units, allowing real-time monitoring and... more
Financing freighters for Dubai’s trade 

Emirates NBD has signed a USD 350 million deal with Emirates Airline to finance two new Boeing B777-200LR freighters, strengthening Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet and supporting the UAE’s role as a global logistics hub. The agreement marks the bank’s first direct mortgage-style... more
Istanbul–Iceland link boosts Turkey–US cargo flows 

Icelandair Cargo has launched operations in Turkey, in partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of the ECS Group. From today, 5 September 2025, four weekly Boeing B737 Max flights will connect Istanbul (IST) with Keflavik (KEF), linking Turkish exporters with... more
FedEx expanding Tokyo gateway for freight growth 

FedEx is set to expand its gateway at Tokyo’s Narita international airport (NRT), doubling its size to 8,500 sqm and adding two warehouse buildings. One will house an advanced parcel-sorting system tailored for cross-border e-commerce flows, while the other will serve as a... more
ANA–NCA deal brings freighters back to Frankfurt 

Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) is returning to Frankfurt airport with Boeing B747-8F services today, 4 September 2025, after a 15-year absence. The airline will operate via Anchorage and Amsterdam, as well as offering direct rotations via Anchorage. The addition positions Frankfurt... more
Driven by air cargo growth 

BCT Aviation Maintenance has secured two new line maintenance contracts at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The agreements follow the airport’s recent growth in cargo activity. Chinese carrier Central Airlines, operating twice-weekly Boeing 777F freighter flights on behalf of... more
Soget launches digital airfreight platform 

Soget, the French pioneer in port community systems with over 40 years of experience in digital trade solutions, has launched 'Air One', a dedicated Port Community System (PCS) for airfreight. The platform complies with Iata standards and new customs rules such as ICS2 and... more
Swissport to run Korean Air hub at JFK 

Korean Air Cargo has chosen Swissport to manage its long-standing freight terminal at New York’s JFK airport. The five-year agreement, effective 1 September, gives Swissport full control of cargo building 9, including sublease responsibilities. The 21,600 sqm facility will... more
And pigs can fly! 

Intradco Global, part of Chapman Freeborn, has completed the live animal transport by air of 1,200 breeding pigs from Denmark to the Philippines. The pigs, destined for genetic multiplication on a client’s farm, were flown aboard a chartered B747-400F freighter. Aiming to... more