Digital milestones at AF KLM 
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has marked five years of transformation since the Covid-19 crisis, evolving into a customer-centric, tech-driven operator. Its ‘MyCargo’ platform, now used for 88% of bookings, enables real-time pricing, booking and tracking. New tools,... more
Mountain Air Cargo acquires Royal Aircraft Services
Mountain Air Cargo (Mac), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air T Inc, has acquired Royal Aircraft Services (Ras), an experienced MRO provider based in Hagerstown MD (USA). The deal strengthens Mac’s maintenance capabilities and expands its footprint in the US MRO market. Ras will... more
SkyCargo solutions for engines 
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai-based carrier, has established a new vertical, called ‘Aerospace and Engineering’, which combines the expertise, speed and efficiency that ‘Aircraft Engines’ and ‘Emirates AOG’ previously offered. One solution it offers is... more
Ground handling licences focus on electrification
Brussels airport has awarded new seven-year licences in five ground-handling categories from October 2025. Aviapartner, Alyzia, Dnata and Menzies were selected for various baggage, ramp, cargo and mail services. Gate Gourmet was confirmed for catering transport in December; a... more
Airfreight stable despite headwinds – Iata
At its AGM on 1 June in New Delhi (India), Iata forecast stable airfreight volumes for 2025, projecting 69 million t (+0.6% vs 2024). Cargo revenues are expected to decline by 4.7% to USD 142 billion, due to weaker GDP growth and lower yields (–5.2%). Trade tensions and... more
Labour shortages and red tape hinder German handlers
German air cargo handlers moved 434,182 t of freight in Q1/2025, nearly matching the previous year’s volumes. However, staff numbers fell by 3.5% year-on-year to 3,248 and by 5.5% compared to Q4/2024. The Association of German Air Cargo Handlers (Vacad) attributes the decline... more
ECS and Global GSA groups to make an impact in June
The GSSAs ECS Group from Paris, and Global GSA Group from Amsterdam, may be exhibiting seperately at Air Cargo Europe this week, but are set to hold their first joint 'Impact Week' thereafter, from 16 to 20 June, encouraging employee engagement in social and environmental... more
Turkish triple take-off
Turkish air traffic control and IST airport operator IGA have introduced the simultaneous operation of three independent runways. Three Turkish Airlines flights were dispatched on their way personally by the country’s transport minister. more
Durban taking off
The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport in Durban (South Africa) has increased its throughput of late. Its modern infrastructure, strategic location and international partnerships make the facility and Durban a serious player in the global airfreight... more
Air India ships 1,000 t of mangos
Air India shipped nearly 1,000 t of Indian mangoes in April, linking farms in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. With demand soaring, the airline relies on APEDA-certified cold chain facilities —... more