Growing RIX wants to attract even more cargo 
Cargo volumes at Riga airport (RIX) have risen by over 20% since early 2024, driven by Lufthansa Cargo’s regular connection. More than 3,000 t have been processed this year. Meanwhile, the airport has launched a tender for the first phase of reconstructing apron 4,... more
Battling the illegal wildlife trade
Emirates SkyCargo continues its fight against the illegal wildlife trade, reinforcing strict embargoes on trafficked species and hunting trophies. The airline actively disrupts illicit supply chains through rigorous screening, staff training and collaborations with... more
Texan cats can fly!
Air Charter Service (ACS) arranged a special charter to transport 58 rescue cats from Houston TX to a sanctuary in Idaho (USA). A Metroliner III was selected as the most suitable aircraft for the 2,700 km journey. Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, explained... more
Renewables partnership for Hactl and Shell
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed an mou with Shell Hong Kong to expand the use of renewable diesel and electric vehicle infrastructure. Hactl has thus become Shell’s first strategic collaborator on renewable diesel initiatives. Hactl has been... more
NAP introduces payment solution
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has introduced ‘NaPay’, a payment solution developed with CargoAi’s ‘Cargo Wallet’, enabling secure and real-time transactions in its air cargo network. The solution supports over 150 countries and 47 currencies, offering forwarders,... more
New future for Lödige's oldest station in Asia
Lödige Industries has taken over the maintenance of several cargo handling systems for Dnata at Singapore Changi airport, including the first material handling system it installed in Asia in 1979 (pictured). The agreement covers the Automatic Cargo Handling System (ACHS), Pallet... more
Boosting Belgian cargo connectivity
Thai Airways has appointed ECS Group’s Aero Cargo Belgium as its cargo partner on key routes between Europe and Asia. The partnership, effective from 1 February, focuses on the Brussels–Bangkok route, with seamless connections to Australia, Korea, India, Japan, Manila and... more
CPaT wins training contracts with new carriers
CPaT Global has announced new training agreements with Air Algérie and Bermuda’s Longtail Aviation, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of aviation distance learning. Air Algérie’s pilots will receive CPaT’s comprehensive 'Pilot Training Suite', covering Airbus... more
Menzies expanding in India
Menzies Aviation has secured a major three-year contract with Air India, providing ground handling and cargo services at eight locations on four continents. Services will include passenger, ramp, de-icing and cleaning operations at LHR, CPH, YYZ, KWI and LAX. In the first year,... more
Preparing South America’s first ACCS
Kale Info Solutions has entered into a partnership with El Dorado airport in Bogota (Colombia) to implement South America’s first airport cargo community system (ACCS), enhancing efficiency and transparency in airfreight operations. El Dorado, Latin America’s busiest... more