USPS aviation network reviewed 
A new Unites States Postal service (USPS) audit shows that the agency’s switch to UPS as its primary air cargo provider in late 2024 has reduced transport spending by 43% in Q1 of financial 2025. The USD 10 billion contract follows a strategic move to consolidate volumes and cut... more
Transporting terracotta treasures
Cathay Cargo has transported ten terracotta warriors and around 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the exhibition 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor'. Organised with Chinese and Australian partners, the pieces are on show at the WA Museum Boola Bardip until... more
ANA gains green light; honours heritage
ANA Holdings has received conditional approval from China’s market regulator to acquire Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), clearing the last major hurdle for the deal. The merger was delayed eight times but is now set to be completed on 1 August, transferring NCA from NYK Line to... more
Aerion unveils strategic cargo concept
Aerion introduced its new cargo strategy at the ACE Munich event a month ago, positioning itself as a think tank for airlines aiming to rethink their freight operations. Offering modular, customisable support in the commercial, technical, operational and support fields,... more
FedEx launches its first Taiwan–Korea flights
FedEx has launched its first direct cargo flight between Taiwan and South Korea, strengthening intra-Asian trade and enhancing capacity for time-sensitive shipments. The new service operates daily between Taoyuan airport and FedEx's Incheon gateway (pictured), linking two of... more
Ethiopian adds Urumqi; boosts Afro–Asian cargo flows
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new twice-weekly cargo service between its hub in Addis Ababa and Urumqi (China). The inaugural flight to the capital of Xinjiang was greeted with a water cannon salute at Diwopu international airport. Services will fly on Mondays and... more
Swissport ramps up sustainability and expands in Italy
Swissport is investing EUR 1.5 billion over five years to green its global operations, including fleet electrification and renewable energy. 25% of its global ground-handling fleet is already electric, with Swiss airports nearing 55% electrification by end-2025. The group has... more
Expanding Europe–Asia links via Saudi Arabia
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen airfreight connectivity between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Key features include increased flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai and the launch of a direct route from Riyadh... more
ATC acts as Delta Cargo's GSSA for Germany from today
Delta Cargo has named ATC Aviation Services AG as its new general sales and services agent (GSSA) for Germany, effective 1 July 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen Delta’s footprint in the German airfreight market by leveraging ATC’s local expertise and strong customer... more
Seaplane reaches milestone with Easa agreement
Norway’s Elfly Group has signed a pre-application contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) to develop its all-electric 'Noemi' seaplane, marking a key step toward certification. The zero-emissions amphibious aircraft is designed for regional... more