ANA Cargo's first Frankfurt flight 
Due to continued restrictions on international passenger flights caused by the novel coronavirus, certain areas are having difficulties securing cargo space. In order to meet the demand for freight capacities in both Japan and Europe, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has recently... more
United Cargo re-adjusts Switzerland service
Since beginning its programme 19 March 2020, United has completed more than 2,400 cargo-only flights, transporting over 77 million lb (35,000 t) of cargo. The airline has over 1,100 cargo-only flights scheduled for the current month, operating between six US hubs and over... more
Under one roof in Bengaluru
With a vision to make Central India's Bengaluru airport (BLR) a "smart airport" digitalised and seamlessly connected, its operator Bial has decided to introduce an air cargo community system (ACS). This digital platform brings together all stakeholders including... more
World's biggest cargo carrier spans new network
New data from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) reaffirms that Qatar Airways Cargo continues to lead the air cargo business with more than 900 million cargo tonne kilometres (ctk) during April, accounting for 7.2% of the global cargo market and ensuring much... more
Air Greenland resumes two-way traffic
Effective this week, Air Greenland resumes two-way traffic on the route linking Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) and Copenhagen (CPH), currently served three times weekly. The airline resumed this route on early last month already, but flights were only bookable as one-way flight from... more
14 modified A330 operated by China Eastern Airlines
On 5 June 2020, China Eastern Airlines (CEA) operated its 22nd "passenger to cargo" flight to Italy, fully loaded with over 20 t of supplies. As of May, CEA performed 4,000 flights involved in humanitarian missions, carrying 23,000 medical personnel and 10,000 t of... more
Move One extends contract in Afghanistan
Dubai-based Move One has extended its aircraft handling contract on Bagram, Kandahar and Kabul military airfields through 2025. Describing itself as "the largest foreign-owned freight forwarder in Afghanistan", where it has been operating for 19 years, the company's... more
Swissport and Xiamen Airlines active in Accra and Belgium
After many years of loss-making operations, Swissport Belgium and its subsidiary Swissport Belgium Cleaning, will file for bankruptcy and prepare to cease operations. As a separate legal entity, the group's cargo business in Brussels (BRU) and Liège (LGG) is not affected.... more
Border triangle sees rise in airfreight traffic
According to its director Matthias Suhr (at the table, between the new head of public affairs & communications Stefan Wyer, left, and vice director Frédéric Velter, speaker), Basel-Mulhouse airport is "carefully optimistic" about the gradual resumption of air... more
More booking features on www.aacargo.com
American Airlines continues its commitment to innovation by launching new features for its online booking platform on its website. These features provide customers with more autonomy when it comes to booking, schedule searching, or submitting claims online. The enhancements come... more