Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign mou 
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo have signed an mou to deepen collaboration in global cargo operations. Signed on 22 April but only made public now, the mou covers codeshare agreements, freighter cooperation and expanded network connectivity. Both carriers aim to deliver... more
Fleet renewal supports cargo growth
China Airlines has ordered four Boeing 777-8 Freighters, alongside ten 777-9 passenger aircraft and nine options. The new freighters will replace older models and strengthen the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity. With 747-size payload and 30% lower fuel burn, the 777-8F... more
Dnata rolling out 800 GSE units in 2025
Dnata will deploy 800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units in ten countries in 2025 as part of a USD 110 million investment. The largest volumes will go to the UAE, Brazil, Italy, USA and Singapore. The rollout supports Dnata’s expansion and decarbonisation goals, with... more
More flights between Memphis and Liège
FedEx has added a new nonstop cargo flight between Liège and Memphis, increasing weekly frequencies from five to eight. Operated by a Boeing 777 Freighter with a capacity of 68 t per flight, the service boosts FedEx’s transatlantic offering and reinforces Liège’s role as its... more
Maintaining one CEIV status, targeting others
EgyptAir Cargo has successfully renewed its Iata CEIV Pharma certification, affirming its continued compliance with global standards for the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. Chairman Ahmed Adel noted that the renewal boosts customer confidence and... more
Expanded handling at DFW and PDX
WFS and Cathay Cargo have signed new long-term cargo handling contracts for Portland (PDX) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), expanding their partnership in the US. WFS began operations in Portland on 18 March and in Dallas on 15 April, offering full cargo handling services. This... more
Challenge launches freighters to Bangalore
Malta-based Challenge Group has launched a weekly freighter service to Bangalore (India), deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-t capacity there. The new route strengthens Challenge’s southern Indian presence and expands its connectivity between India, the Middle East,... more
Into the heart of Southern California
Heart Aerospace has moved its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg (Sweden) to Los Angeles CA (USA) to drive forward its hybrid-electric aircraft programme. The strategic shift supports upcoming flight tests of the X1 prototype and continued development of the 30-seat X2... more
Bifa launches advisory group for Heathrow cargo overhaul
The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has launched a new cargo community advisory body to support Heathrow airport’s ambitious redevelopment of its cargo village and associated freight management systems. The group will serve as a key link between forwarders,... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo takes over Air Belgium's capacities
CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Air Belgium’s cargo operations, integrating its aircraft into the CMA CGM Air Cargo fleet and preserving 124 jobs, including 72 pilots. The iconic Air Belgium brand will be retained and continue operating under the CMA CGM umbrella from... more