US carrier Eastern Airlines to launch cargo arm with converted B777s
US-based Eastern Airlines is moving into cargo, hoping to take advantage of the opportunities in the growing e-commerce…
Air Cargo
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Latest trends, news, and developments in the global air cargo industry. Covering insights from air cargo industry leaders, air cargo freighters, logistics, air transportation, and cargo airlines.
Air cargo demand: has it reached its peak or does it have room to grow?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made its impact felt the world over, including on the global aviation market. But…
Boeing 767 freighter suffers tail strike, but continues flying for 8 hours
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft suffered a tail strike while departing from Tokyo, Japan, to Vancouver, Canada, but…
What are the largest cargo airlines?
In the world of aviation, air cargo is a critical market which helps to keep global supply chains…
ANA launches new e-Commerce freight service
Japanese airline group ANA Holdings (ALNPY) is launching a new logistics service dedicated to transporting cross-border e-commerce cargo…
Covid-inspired innovation: how is cargo stored in a passenger cabin?
While stuffing cargo into the belly of an aircraft is a relatively easy job, passenger cabin loading is…
Airbus determined to bring more competition to the cargo market
With the increasing demand for air cargo, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus chief executive believes the market needs…
How cargo is easing the financial pain of the pandemic for carriers
“I was at Lufthansa Cargo. I wish I had stayed there.” These sentiments from Lufthansa Group chief executive…
Gatwick Airport sees cargo volumes doubling if runway plans approved
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) predicts that it will double cargo volumes if its plans to use its Northern…
Is Hong Kong airport the air cargo world leader?
For years, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has been regarded as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. Here,…
What has life been like for cargo pilots during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, passenger planes were grounded and many pilots lost their jobs. Cargo pilots, however, still kept…
GAMECO & Boeing to boost 767 freighter conversion capacity in China
Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company (GAMECO) announced plans to create additional capacity in China for the…
Air cargo demand still above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021
Air cargo demand continued above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021, according to data from the International Air Transport…
Is it possible to reverse freighter conversions?
The number of unwanted passenger aircraft skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to the global downturn in travel,…
Auf Wiedersehen MD-11: Lufthansa Cargo to retire final tri-jet in October 2021
Lufthansa Cargo is retiring the last of its MD-11 freighter aircraft, with the final landing of the three-engine…
Etihad Engineering and IAI to open Boeing 777 P2F conversion facility in UAE
A subsidiary of Etihad Aviation Group, Etihad Engineering, entered a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Following…
Cargo operations at Shanghai hit by new COVID restrictions
Lufthansa Cargo is not accepting any additional freight for transport to Shanghai until August 27, 2021, due to…
Air cargo boom helps Korean Air to profit rise
Korean Air reported a 31% increase in second quarter profit, driven by record revenue at its cargo business,…