Chinese Airfreight rates to rise as peak season mutes (Stifel) 
Airfreight rates out of China are expected to rise over the coming months while the peak season could be muted, according to Bruce Chan, senior analyst at investment bank Stifel. In the latest Baltic Exchange market round-up, Chan said that rates out of Hong Kong and China had remained high over the... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Emirates SkyCargo receives delivery of new Boeing 777F
Emirates SkyCargo has received delivery of a new Boeing 777F. This latest addition takes its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft. From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down on Saturday morning at its new home, Dubai Worl... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
CMA CGM Air Cargo to operate fleet of at least 12 freighters by 2026
CMA CGM Air Cargo has added its second Boeing B777F in the space of two weeks and disclosed its plan to operate a fleet of at least 12 freighters by 2026. The fast-growing carrier took delivery of its second B777F yesterday at a ceremony held at Boeing base in Everett, Washington State. At the event... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
New FedEx feeder airline starts cargo flight operations in southwest US
New FedEx feeder airline AirDialog has started cargo flight operations in the southwest US and is the first new Part 135 air carrier to launch with FedEx in over 20 years. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, AirDialog said its inaugural cargo flight took place recently between Gallup and Albuquerque. ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
K+N looks to capitalize on high-tech and automotive demand with new charter route between Hong Kong and Budapest
Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new charter route between Hong Kong International and Budapest Airport as it looks to capitalize on high-tech and automotive demand. The service will operate on a weekly basis utilizing a Boeing B747-8F aircraft with a capacity of more than 100 tons per flight. After stop... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
WFS to operate its 1st cargo handling operation at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a 15-year license to operate its first cargo handing operation in India at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. WFS, a global air cargo logistics leader, is entering a new partnership with BIAL which, in May 2023, will assume responsibility fo... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Aloha Air Cargo appoints Medina as director of safety
Hawaiian Islands-based Aloha Air Cargo has appointed Randy Medina as director of safety. Medina previously worked as a quality assurance auditor with the airline from August 2010 until June 2014, and again from June 2019 – continuing alongside his present role. In the past he has also worked in op... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Lockheed Martin names new officers for the treasurer and controller roles
Lockheed Martin announced that its board of directors has elected Evan T. Scott as vice president and treasurer, and H. Edward “Ed” Paul, III as vice president and controller, effective immediately. Scott succeeds John Mollard, who has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Rick Fletcher joins UPS UK as new president
UPS has named Rick Fletcher as the new president of UPS UK, Ireland and Nordics. In his new role, Fletcher will be responsible for managing growth and operations across one of UPS’s most important international districts, meeting the growing demands of e-Commerce, playing an important role as a vi... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
AIA launches GSSA partnership with TAP Air Cargo
AIA (Airbridge International Agencies) has launched a GSSA partnership with TAP Air Cargo. The partnership commenced in May 2022. TAP Air Cargo are able to offer 93 weekly flights from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Dublin, with weekly air capacity at 160,000kg. As well as a high weekly ca... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
IAG Cargo restarts cargo only services between London Heathrow – Hong Kong
IAG Cargo announces it is restarting its cargo-only services between London Heathrow -Hong Kong and has restarted its cargo-only London Heathrow-Bangkok service as consumer spending continues to accelerate. Daily flights from London Heathrow-Hong Kong restarted from June and four-times weekly flight... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Transavia zet rem op ticketverkoop vanwege chaos op Schiphol 
SCHIPHOL – Transavia zet de rem op de verkoop van vliegtickets met Schiphol als vertrekpunt. De luchtvaartmaatschappij hoopt passagiers die al geboekt hebben zo snel mogelijk te kunnen vertellen of hun vakantievlucht nog doorgaat, nu de luchthaven de capaciteit in …The post Transavia ze... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Koninklijke Luchtmacht kiest opvallende opvolger voor C-130 Hercules
EINDHOVEN – De Koninklijke Luchtmacht vervangt vanaf 2026 de vloot C-130 Hercules-transportvliegtuigen. Er waren verschillende kandidaten om de viermotorige toestellen op te volgen, waarbij een gemoderniseerde variant van de Hercules het meest logisch leek. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…Th... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Brussels Airport to modernize its cargo zone with €70m investment
Brussels Airport will invest €70m to further modernize its cargo zone over the next three years in order to meet the growing demand for storage and handling space. By the beginning of 2025, three new modern and sustainable buildings, including parking areas, will be opened in the heart of the Brus... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
INFORM to roll out its GroundStar software solutions for SATS
INFORM GmbH, a leading global provider of advanced optimization solutions for airports, airlines and ground handlers, is rolling out its GroundStar software solutions for Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS), Asia’s leading provider of food and gateway services, and the chief ground-handling... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
KLM: Schiphol verantwoordelijk voor financiële impact maatregelen
AMSTELVEEN – Luchtvaartmaatschappij KLM houdt Schiphol verantwoordelijk voor de financiële impact van de maatregelen die de luchthaven donderdag heeft aangekondigd. Deze zomer kunnen onder meer vanwege personeelstekorten minder reizigers gebruikmaken van Schiphol. Daarom moeten er vluchten wo... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
CargoAi, ACI to expand their services to their respective customers
CargoAi is partnering with North American airfreight trucking firm Air Cargo Inc (ACI) to expand their services to their respective customers. The partnership will provide ACI’s customers with access to CargoAi’s freight forwarding booking solution, while the portal’s user will be able to acce... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Schiphol stelt maximum aantal reizigers per dag in
SCHIPHOL – Luchthaven Schiphol stelt deze zomer een maximum aan het aantal reizigers dat per dag kan vertrekken. Het aantal reizigers dat Schiphol kan faciliteren en verschilt per dag en loopt op tot 67.500 op de drukste dagen in juli …The post Schiphol stelt maximum aantal reizigers pe... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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DB Schenker to strengthen its digital strategy with new acquisition
DB Schenker has acquired logistics software provider Bitergo to strengthen its digital strategy and move towards cloud-based software for small and medium-sized customers. The Germany-based companies worked closely together for three years prior to the takeover on in May. Bitergo will continue to se... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Awery to delivery new cargo software platforms to IBS as part of new partnership agreement
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) is now able to deliver its CargoBooking and eMagic software platforms to IBS Software’s (IBS) iCargo customers following a new partnership agreement. The move is part of Awery’s ongoing strategy to drive digitization across the sector with increased collaboration ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)