Challenge launches freighters to Bangalore 
Malta-based Challenge Group has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangalore (India), deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-t capacity there. The new route strengthens Challenge’s southern Indian presence and expands its connectivity between India, the Middle East,... more
Into the heart of Southern California
Heart Aerospace has moved its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg (Sweden) to Los Angeles CA (USA) to drive forward its hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The strategic shift supports upcoming flight tests of the X1 prototype and continued development of the 30-seat X2... more
Bifa launches advisory group for Heathrow cargo overhaul
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has launched a new cargo community advisory body to support Heathrow airport’s ambitious redevelopment of its cargo village and associated freight management systems. The group will serve as a key link between forwarders,... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo takes over Air Belgium's capacities
CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Air Belgium’s cargo operations, integrating its aircraft into the CMA CGM Air Cargo fleet and preserving 124 jobs, including 72 pilots. The iconic Air Belgium brand will be retained and continue operating under the CMA CGM umbrella from... more
Henan Aviation to launch another dual air cargo hub
11 years after building up a dual air cargo hub together with Cargolux, China Henan Aviation Group has signed an MoU with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The agreement designates Zhengzhou and... more
Strong March, but fears for May
Cathay Cargo recorded a 10.6% year-on-year increase in tonnage in March 2025, supported by strong demand for specialist products and the end-of-quarter rush. However, the airline is preparing for headwinds from looming changes in US import tariffs and the de minimis rule,... more
Supernova forges new GSA partnerships
Supernova Airlines, a subsidiary of Ukrainian Nova Poshta Group, is strengthening its international footprint. The airline has appointed Alfa Airlines Services as its exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) for all EU member states, and A.D. Aviation for the Israeli market. Alfa... more
Delta / Latam JV extended to Argentina
Latam and Delta Air Lines are expanding their Joint Venture agreement to include Argentina, strengthening cargo and passenger connectivity between the US, Canada, and South America. With Argentina’s inclusion, cargo customers now benefit from an integrated network linking over... more
German e-kerosene pilot plant faces major setbacks
The green aviation fuel pioneer Atmosfair has reported persistent technical challenges at its power-to-liquid (PTL) pilot plant in Werlte, northern Germany. Four years after its launch, the facility has produced only 5 t of synthetic crude kerosene - far short of its 300 t... more
Air Charter Service opens new Cologne office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has expanded its German footprint with the opening of a new office in Cologne – its fourth in the country. The new location complements ACS’s charter hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, as well as its Time Critical division based in Frankfurt. Caroline... more