From Chengdu to Katowice 
Katowice Airport has welcomed its first-ever Boeing 777F from Central Airlines, marking the launch of a new charter cargo route between China and Poland. The connection, operated three to five times weekly on behalf of Chinese e-commerce platforms, further strengthens Poland’s... more
Drones, from Alps to Arctic
In South Tyrol, FlyingBasket wrapped a provincial pilot: 21 flights to four alpine huts (Borletti, Payer, Vedretta Pendente, Vallaga), delivering approx. 1,000 kg of supplies at >3,000 m and back-hauling empties. With payloads up to 120 kg/h, the all-electric ops offered a... more
Riyadh Air names GSA in the UK and Ireland
FlyUs Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent (GSA) for Riyadh Air in the UK and Ireland, coinciding with the Saudi carrier’s launch of daily Boeing 787-9 flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow on 26 October. "It’s rare to see a new airline start daily... more
TCS and Turkish Airlines form strategic cargo partnership
Tan Son Nhat Cargo Services (TCS) has launched its first cargo flight for Turkish Cargo, the freight arm of Turkish Airlines, marking the start of a long-term partnership. The inaugural service took place on 1 October 2025 at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport... more
Swiftair joins Barig air cargo community
The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) has welcomed Swiftair as its newest cargo member. The Madrid-based airline, operating for more than 30 years, serves routes across Europe, North and West Africa, and provides wet-lease, charter and maintenance services. Its... more
On grounds in Baku and Pudong
The global ground and cargo handling landscape is rapidly evolving, as two major players announced landmark expansions. In Shanghai, Swissport International has launched operations in China for the first time, partnering with Smargo – a joint venture of Avinex Logistics and... more
Glasgow – Zhengzhou connection takes off
Today a week ago, on 16 October 2025, Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomed the first Beijing Capital Airlines freighter from Zhengzhou, marking the launch of a four-times-weekly Airbus A330-243 (P2F) service. The route strengthens e-commerce capacity and opens new export... more
ACS reports record surge in Singapore
Private charter demand in Asia has outpaced the global average this year, with Air Charter Service (ACS) recording a 61% rise in charter flights and a 155% increase in revenue from its Singapore office in the first nine months of 2025. CEO Brendan Toomey attributed the growth... more
AFKLMP Cargo goes 91% digital
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has reached 91% digital bookings, completed the global rollout of its CRM360 system, and seen strong uptake of its PLUS service. The new Salesforce-based CRM now connects 68 stations worldwide, improving speed and customer... more
Going live with first real-time customs updates
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to provide real-time customs clearance updates through the "EzyCargo" platform, powered by Global Logistics System (GLS) and Iata's "ONE Record" data standard. The integration allows forwarders and airlines to view... more