IATA warns: travel restrictions might hamper vaccine distribution
Recent positive developments on COVID-19 vaccine trials prompt talks on problems of vaccine distribution logistics. Air cargo operators…
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COVID-19 vaccine offers hopes and distribution challenges
Pfizer’s vaccine trial, resulting in more than 90% effectiveness in protecting from the COVID-19 virus, offered a glimmer…
Antonov An-124 suffers runway excursion after emergency landing
Forced to an emergency landing by an engine failure, a Volga-Dnepr Airlines An-124 cargo plane suffered a runway…
Air China Cargo sells 31% of its stake to four Chinese investors
China National Aviation Holding, the parent company of the country’s flag-carrier Air China, agreed to sell a total…
Emirates SkyCargo introduces A380 ‘mini-freighter’
In response to increased demand for medical supplies, Emirates SkyCargo introduced its Airbus A380 converted to freighter. …
From $3.19 to $7.73 per kg: air cargo prices jump during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a major issue and a blessing from the skies for the…
EAL freighter makes emergency landing due to hydraulic leakage
An Ethiopian Airlines (EAL) Airbus A350 made an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport (BOM), India, in the early…
Amazon launches first Air Hub in Europe
Online retailer Amazon confirmed the launching of air cargo operations in Europe. It is the company’s first such…
Iberia airlines adopts A330 conversion to “preighter”
Iberia Airlines announced the launch of its Airbus A330 “preighter”, the company’s first passenger to freighter conversion.Spain’s flag…
IAG Cargo joins IATA Net Rates platform, looks for benefits
IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG), entered a collaboration with IATA Net Rates,…
Finnair Cargo ready to facilitate delivery of COVID-19 vaccine
As several pharmaceutical companies reach the phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccine trials, it is time to start preparing…
Emirates SkyCargo to set largest cargo hub for COVID-19 vaccine
Emirates SkyCargo considers reopening its SkyCentral terminal based at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai. The carrier plans…
Lufthansa Cargo sharpens knives with 35 weekly Europe-Asia routes
Lufthansa Cargo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, released a winter season schedule for its cargo operations. The…
ASL Airlines prepares 1st converted Boeing 737 for Amazon flights
ASL Airlines, the Irish operator of scheduled freight services, plans to operate its Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter)…
Shots fired at Let L-410 carrying medical supply in Somalia
An Aeronav Air Let L-410 carrying medical supplies to help with the COVID-19 coronavirus relief effort was targeted…
Qatar Airways, Etihad Cargo to compete for COVID-19 vaccine?
Middle East cargo airlines are about to fight in a battle for COVID-19 vaccine delivery in the near…
Cargolux joins other airlines, puts mask on Boeing 747
On August 23, 2020, Luxembourgish cargo carrier Cargolux Airlines revealed an updated livery of their Boeing 747-8F with…
FedEx flight FX5033 overshoots runway in cyclonic storm [Video]
As it was attempting to land in cyclonic conditions, a FedEx flight overshot the runway of Mumbai airport.…