Boeing 737 freighter ditches in ocean near Hawaii
A Transair Boeing 737 freighter carrying two people made an emergency landing on water, announced the Federal Aviation…
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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 Canada Cargo unveils initial routes of its special Boeing 767-300ERs
Air Canada Cargo, the cargo arm of the Canadian flag carrier, has scheduled the first routes of its…
Africa cargo market soaring: Asia-Africa trade on the rise, IATA says
Global air cargo volumes continue to outperform pre-pandemic levels. According to April 2021 data released by the International Air Transport…
SmartLynx introduce the first freighter registered in Malta
As the latest edition to its growing fleet, SmartLynx is proud to announce the introduction of the first…
Ethiopian Airlines freighter stuck in mud after skidding off taxiway
A Boeing 777-360ER converted cargo plane operated by Ethiopian Airlines skidded off the taxiway after landing at Lagos-Murtala…
DHL to launch new European cargo airline
DHL Express plans to set up a new cargo airline in Austria, the company announced on May 25,…
South Sudan bans Antonov An-26 flights after propeller falls mid-air
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of South Sudan decided to temporarily ban all airlines in the country from…
LATAM to grow its freighter fleet by adding 10 Boeing 767Fs
On May 18, 2021, LATAM Airlines Group announced it would expand its cargo aircraft fleet by adding 10…
Antonov An-124 freighter exceeds runway in São Paulo
An Antonov An-124 suffered a runway excursion at Guarulhos Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil, early on May…
Intradco Global debuts their innovative Pig Lift
This week Intradco Global introduced their brand new innovative Pig Lift, proving that not only can pigs fly,…
IAI to build Boeing 777 freighter conversion facility in South Korea
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Lod-based aerospace and aviation manufacturer, announced its plan to establish a Boeing 777…
Airbus A321 freighter – synergy between costs and convenience
Probably one of the longest ongoing rivalries in the aviation market is the one between two aircraft manufacturing…
India receives medical aid deliveries from Qatar and Germany
Three Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighters, carrying a total of 300 tonnes of medical aid from around…
A cargo emergency: PPE across the globe during the pandemic
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has been and continues to be, pivotal in reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Those…
Silk Way West Airlines orders five Boeing 777Fs
On April 28, 2021, Azerbaijan-based cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines ordered five Boeing 777 freighters, a move…
Year of turning fortunes: IAG Cargo story
Cargo, perhaps like no other branch of the aviation industry, has had quite a shaky past few years.…
UPS to buy up to 150 electric cargo aircraft
On April 7, 2021, United Parcel Service (UPS) announced plans to purchase up to 150 electric Vertical Takeoff…
Amazon spends $131 million for stake in American air cargo operator
Online retailer Amazon purchased a minority stake in American air cargo operator Air Transport Services Group. Amazon acquired almost…