Airbus prepares for surge in freighter demand 
Just ahead of the Paris Air Show 2025, which runs from today, 16 June, until 22 June, Airbus released its latest 'Global Market Forecast', projecting a 60% increase in air cargo traffic by 2044. This growth will drive demand for 970 new freighters over the next two decades,... more
FedEx – trans-Atlantic for 40 years and a day
FedEx Express is marking 40 years since the launch of its first scheduled trans-Atlantic flights on 15 June 1985, connecting New York, London and Brussels with a fleet of Boeing B727s. What began with seven aircraft has evolved into a global air and ground network linking... more
AA Cargo delivers air force monument to Normandy
American Airlines Cargo has transported four bronze sculptures commemorating the 8th Air Force to Normandy, supporting the first-ever monument dedicated solely to the historic US air unit. The statues depict staff sergeant Maynard Smith, colonel Robert Rosenthal, general... more
Dakar Air Cargo launches first freighter operation
Senegal’s first dedicated cargo airline, Dakar Air Cargo, launched its operations after the arrival of its ATR 72-500F at Dakar’s Blaise Diagne airport (DSS) on 6 June. The aircraft completed a ferry flight from Warsaw, marking the start of a project designed to strengthen... more
New AHS/Menzies cargo terminal opens in Amman
The new cargo terminal at Ammam's Queen Alia airport has officially opened, marking a key step in transforming Jordan into a regional logistics hub. Operated by AHS Jordan, a partner of "Menzies Aviation", the 8,000 sqm facility includes a fully automated handling... more
More air cargo capacity between Canada and Cuba
Calgary-based WestJet Cargo has expanded its network following the integration of Sunwing Airlines, adding freight service to Holguin, Santa Clara and Varadero in Cuba. The move enhances cargo capacity to the Caribbean, with up to 2.5 t available per flight. Toronto–Varadero... more
Chapman Freeborn partners Optimus
Chapman Freeborn has signed a strategic agreement with the Optimus Logistics Group to streamline aircraft repositioning and reduce related costs. The partnership covers Chapman Freeborn’s global fleet and builds on their collaboration since 2021. According to David Selby,... more
Southwest expands cargo hub in Denver
Southwest Airlines Cargo has opened a new 2,800 m² facility at Denver airport (DEN), nearly doubling its previous footprint there. The expanded site offers six loading docks, larger storage areas, and double the refrigerated capacity, aiming to serve Denver’s growing freight... more
Airfreight tonnages rebound in May
After a sharp decline in April, global air cargo volumes rose by 4% month-on-month in May, according to World ACD. The recovery was driven by a trans-Pacific rebound, following the partial rollback of new US tariffs on low-value imports from China. Year-on-year, May volumes... more
Swissport boosts Basel base
Swissport has added 800 sqm of warehouse capacity at the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport (EAP / BSL), to meet rising demand, especially for pharmaceutical exports. In 2024, Swissport handled more than 47,000 t of cargo at the site. The expansion enhances routing... more