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
First SkyCourier version for Africa
Textron Aviation will deliver the first aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier in Africa to Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA), a subsidiary of Sonatrach. The Algerian operator, based in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud, has ordered two SkyCouriers, including one equipped with the 'Lifeport Plus... more
MNG expanding freighter fleet
Turkey’s MNG Airlines has signed an mou for two Airbus A350Fs, making the advanced freighter the backbone of its future long-haul cargo fleet. The 111 t capacity aircraft, with 8,700 km range and up to 40% lower emissions, will serve MNG’s global network, spanning Europe, the... more
Pharma logistics hub at LYS from next summer
The work is continuing. After the inauguration of the new DHL Express gateway in Lyon, WFS announced that it will open a 25,000 sqm multipurpose cargo terminal at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (LYS) in summer 2026, under a 20-year lease. Located in the 'CargoPort', the site... more
Swiss WorldCargo launches online claims platform
Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a new online system to submit pre-claims and formal claims, marking a shift from e-mail-based processing to a faster, more efficient digital solution. Launched on 18 June, the new forms are accessible 24/7 via swissworldcargo.com and offer... more