Into the history books 
On 29 November a cargo flight took off whose fuel requirements were covered completely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), thus setting a first in the history of commercial aviation. The initiators hope the industry will react enthusiastically to the innovation. more
Fresh fish from Norway 
Starting today, 14 December 2020, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch thrice-weekly B777-300 passenger freighters to Harstad Narvik airport (EVE). Adding to the carrier's existing Oslo service, this new offer provides over 150 t of cargo capacity for exporters from northern Norway... more
Four-legged frequent flyer
Cargologic Germany (CLG), an all-cargo airline specialising in express cargo services in Europe, has successfully delivered horses in partnership with Intradco Global, an equine, livestock and exotics transport air charter specialist. Two racehorses, Cindy Truppo (photo), who... more
Unisys and SAS Cargo deepen partnership
Signed in Q3, SAS Cargo Group and Unisys Corporation have extended their partnership, with the Scandinavian carrier now offering its air freight services through Unisys' "Cargo Portal". This platform is one of the world's most popular multi-carrier air cargo booking... more
Caribbean Airlines: more cargo from USA
Effective one week ago, Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines Cargo appointed Network Cargo Management as its GSSA for the US market, excluding Miami and New York, which are Caribbean Airlines’ main gateways to the Caribbean, and where sales and operations will continue... more
Tanks help to salvage
On 13 November 2020, engine failure forced a Volga-Dnepr Airlines AN-124 to turn back immediately after take-off from the Russian airport Novosibirsk (OVB). The aircraft overran the runway during the emergency landing. The front part of the landing gear dug deep into the earth... more
Third cargo service to Pakistan
Virgin Atlantic Cargo sets Pakistan on the top of its network this week. Flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Lahore started on 7 December 2020, the service from Manchester to Islamabad yesterday, and LHR to Islamabad operations are scheduled to start tomorrow, 12 December.... more
First French B737-800 freighter
In time for Christmas, ASL Airlines France has put the first B737-800 freighter into operation. The passenger aircraft formerly operated by Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair was refitted by Boeing partner Staeco in China and delivered to Paris via Yekaterinburg (Russia) and Vilnius... more
Easing access to the cargo business for leisure carriers
CargoAi is increasing its offer for forwarders by making real-time prices and electronic bookings available on its platform for the leisure carriers TUI, Condor and SunClass Airlines. This roll-out has been made possible thanks to the support of the ECS Group, these airlines’... more
Etihad Cargo open to 500+ logistics providers
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has agreed a new partnership with Validaide, to co-manage and co-share station facilities for pharmaceuticals and other special cargo with global customers. Validaide is an Amsterdam-based global platform for special... more