Hefei–Liège service by China Cargo Airlines 
China Cargo Airlines has launched a scheduled B777F freighter service connecting Hefei in eastern China with Liège airport in Belgium. The new route, inaugurated on 23 May, will operate three times a week and strengthen the growing Asia–Europe airfreight corridor. Hefei, a... more
First GSSA to earn Iata Ceiv Pharma certification
Amsterdam-based Kales Airline Services has become the first general sales and service agent (GSSA) worldwide to receive Iata’s Ceiv Pharma certification. The accreditation covers its operations in Italy, Belgium and Switzerland, setting a new benchmark in... more
CBP intercepts 134 kg of opium poppy pods
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Philadelphia has seized 123 shipments containing 134 kg of dried opium poppy pods, delivered in stages between 1 and 20 May. 63 shipments on 1 May weighed a combined 65 kg, 20 shipments on 7 May (almost 30 kg), twelve shipments on 13... more
China Southern launches freighter link to Scotland
Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) has begun its first scheduled freighter services from China, operated by China Southern Air Logistics. The new connection from Guangzhou launched one week ago, on 16 May, with four weekly flights, with plans to scale up to daily service. The... more
Ema unveils major cargo growth plan
East Midlands airport (Ema) has revealed plans to unlock its full cargo potential, aiming to support up to 21,300 jobs by 2043. Four sites covering over 50 ha, including two freeport tax sites, are now open for development. The blueprint foresees new taxiways, aircraft... more
Cargolux and AIT sign largest SAF deal
Cargolux and AIT Worldwide Logistics have signed their largest-ever sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) agreement, in partnership with Microsoft, to reduce emissions from server rack transports for Microsoft Cloud. The three-year deal, covering 2025 to 2027, will save an... more
Çelebi opens new cargo terminal in Indonesia
Çelebi Aviation has launched cargo operations at its new terminal at Kualanamu international airport (KNO) in Medan (Indonesia). Following its 2024 entry into the country with ground handling, the company has now expanded its Southeast Asian strategy with a facility covering... more
Mondial becomes Coyne Airways’ German GSA
Global GSA Group subsidiary Mondial Airline Services has been appointed exclusive GSA for Coyne Airways in Germany, focusing on the airline’s B767 freighter services via Liège to the Caucasus and beyond. Effective since 17 April, the partnership covers scheduled flights to... more
Baltic Exchange and TAC Index launch new spot indices
Baltic Exchange and TAC Index will launch a new suite of daily airfreight spot indices from 1 July 2025, following a successful private trial that began in October 2024. The Baltic Air Freight Spot Indices provide real-time pricing on high-volume routes from Hong Kong to... more
Kicking off 'Big Twin' conversion programme
The Challenge Group has launched its Boeing B777-300ERSF fleet conversion programme, marking the start of a new growth phase. The first aircraft, already transferred to the IAI conversion facility in Tel Aviv, will be the first 777-300ERSF to operate under a European (EASA) AOC,... more