4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (504+ words) Emirates SkyCargo has continued to increase its freighter capacity to India as it looks to capitalise on growing demand from the country. The carrier has recently added weekly freighter services to Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in addition to its existing…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (505+ words) Lufthansa Cargo is set to acquire German handler LUG Aircargo Handling from the Dettmer Group as part of efforts to position the company for future growth. The acquisition will give Lufthansa Cargo access to approximately 50,000 sq m of covered warehouse…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (526+ words) Airbus has secured eight orders for its soon-to-launch A350 freighter from an unnamed customer. The order for the eight freighters was secured on 31 August and was listed on the airframer’s orders and deliveries report for the month. In total, Airbus has…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (653+ words) Airfreight rates in August remained firm despite the air cargo market’s summer lull being in full swing. The latest Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) calculated by data firm TAC Index shows that overall rates were almost unchanged across the month, bucking…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (356+ words) ACS Germany has appointed Timo Kaden as cargo business development director as the company looks to continue to expand its presence in the country. ACS described Kaden as “hugely experienced” and said he would be based at the firm’s Frankfurt…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering purchasing up to 10 freighters from Boeing, including 777Fs and new generation 777-8Fs. According to Reuters two industry sources have stated Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal for the freighters, which are expected to include two 777Fs. Air Cargo…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (215+ words) It is now just under two months until the prestigious Air Cargo News Awards take place, so make sure you don’t miss out and book your table today. Join us on Wednesday 21 October at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) Atlas Air has signed a long-term ULD management agreement with ACL Airshop that focuses on efficiency, digital innovation, and service excellence in worldwide ULD operations. Through the agreement, ACL Airshop will provide integrated ULD management services, including fleet management, MRO,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (360+ words) Florida-based National Airlines has received its fourth newbuild Boeing 777-200 freighter to complete its 2024 order for four of the type. National Airlines took delivery delivery of the 777-200F, registered N798CA, at Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington. This aircraft will enter commercial service shortly....

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (379+ words) WCAworld, the world’s largest network of independent freight forwarders, has joined FIATA’s partnership programme as a platinum partner. The partnership establishes WCAworld as a FIATA platinum partner for an initial three-year term and provides a framework for enhanced engagement across…...