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…
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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…
CMA CGM, the largest shipping company in France, will acquire 4 A330 aircraft
The largest French and the fourth-largest in the world container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM will create…
Boeing 787 Freighter – possibility or distant reality?
While the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was a huge hit amongst airlines and the manufacturer had no issues selling…
VietJet navigates crisis with $3 million profit in 2020
While other air carriers worldwide report huge losses related to air travel restrictions, VietJet Aviation, a parent company…
Top 10 largest transport aircraft that never flew
Freighters are some of the most impressive airplanes flying today. But as always, the most striking ones never…
ATR 72-600F performs maiden flight, set to be delivered to FedEx
ATR, a French-Italian aircraft manufacturer, announced its ATR 72-600F regional freighter’s successful first flight as the company begin…
Thai Airways to export fresh fruit in bid to recover
Thai Airways will expand its cargo services in order to promote Thailand’s fresh fruit and vegetable products to…
Turkish Airlines plans to open new air cargo subsidiary
Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines announced their decision to establish a new air cargo subsidiary. The airline said…
IAG Cargo restarts cargo flights to South Korea
IAG Cargo, a cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) (IAG), relaunched its direct cargo service from the…
Alaska Air Cargo adds capacity with in-seat package system
Alaska Air Cargo introduced a new in-seat package stowage system that would allow the air carrier to bolster…
Virgin Atlantic Cargo prepares to transport COVID-19 vaccine
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, a division of Virgin Atlantic Airways, launched a new pharma service as a part of…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…