Boeing in advanced talks over 777X freighter, adds more 737 P2F conversion lines
Boeing is in “advanced talks” with customers over a freighter version of its 777X passenger plane, an executive…
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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.
Cargo demand spurs Astral Aviation to lease 757 fleet
Nairobi-based cargo carrier Astral Aviation will expand its cargo fleet with three Boeing 757-200F freighter aircraft following the…
Shipping firm Maersk orders two Boeing 777F to grow air freight operations
Global container shipping group AP Moeller-Maersk has placed its first order for two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft as…
SmartLynx expands cargo fleet with addition of two more A321Fs
SmartLynx Airlines has announced the expansion of its cargo fleet with the addition of two more A321Fs. The…
World’s largest aircraft, the An-225, returns after 20-day mission
The Antonov An-225 Mriya, which is the heaviest and, arguably, the largest aircraft in the world, has finally…
SmartLynx Airlines ramps up cargo capacity with 5 Airbus A330 Zero LOPA
European Union-based carrier SmartLynx Airlines has revealed the latest improvements to its business strategy, which the company made…
What happened to the promise of drone delivery?
Companies often make bold statements about the readiness of new technologies. But implementation does not always come to…
Explainer: Why are there no modular cargo aircraft?
Why are modern freighter airplanes not modular? In the cargo industry, modularity of various kinds revolutionized the sector…
Air cargo growth to continue into year-end peak: IATA
The strong growth seen in air cargo during the pandemic is expected to continue into the peak demand…
BBAM confirms two converted A321 P2F freighters for Lufthansa Cargo
Lessor BBAM confirmed it is leasing two Airbus A321 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) cargo jets to Lufthansa Cargo, part of…
Cargo giants: which aircraft can carry the most freight?
Some cargo jets have a greater capacity than others when it comes to carrying unusually large or heavy…
First dedicated freighter for GEODIS takes off from AMS
Full freighter takeoff. The first aircraft for France-based logistics company GEODIS is taking off on September 5, 2021…
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 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…