Zweden heeft omstreden vliegbelasting definitief afgeschaft 
De Zweedse regering heeft definitief een streep gezet door een belasting op vliegen. Ze wil daarmee de verzwakte luchtvaartsector ondersteunen. De vliegtaks werd in 2018 ingevoerd, hetzelfde jaar waarin de Zweedse activist Greta Thunberg haar eerste klimaatprotest hield. ... » read more (via luchtvaartnieuws.nl)
Boeing 737 von Spring Airlines musste nach Dekompression um 8000 Meter sinken 
Flug IJ004 von Shanghai nach Tokio - durchgeführt im Codeshare mit Japan Airlines -musste am Montagabend (30. Juni) wegen eines plötzlichen Druckabfalls in der Kabine außerplanmäßig in Osaka landen. Die Boeing 737-800 von Spring Airlines sank innerhalb von zehn Minuten um fast 8000 Meter. Das F... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
CJ Logistics poaches Expeditors veteran as it eyes international growth 
South Korea’s CJ Logistics has poached Expeditors veteran Jonathan Song, appointing him head of gl... » read more (via theloadstar.com)
eToro launches target-date portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—Trading and investing platform eToro recently launched six investment portfolios in partnership with Franklin Templeton, a global leader in asset management, to help users invest for future financial goals with target-date strategies. Target-date portfolios are built to... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Abu Dhabi population in 2024 grows 7.5% to reach 4.14m
Abu Dhabi, UAE—New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) shows that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 per cent growth in population in 2024, to reach a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate substantially exceeds that of established international financial centers, reflecting Abu... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Food concepts at Munich Airport receive several prizes
Munich, Germany—At this year’s “FAB Awards – Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference & Awards”, which took place in Barcelona on June 25-26, three concepts from Allresto, the gastronomy subsidiary of Munich Airport, were recognized with three awards. The win... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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WFS to open new, multi-purpose cargo terminal at Lyon Airport in the heart of the world’s leading vaccine-producing region in summer 2026
Paris/Singapore—Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is taking a 20-year lease on a new air cargo terminal in the CargoPort area of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), which serves the world’s leading vaccine-producing region, due to open in summer 2026. On the 5.2-hectare Aéroport d... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
KLM-Bodenpersonal plant Streik am Flughafen Amsterdam
Das Bodenpersonal von KLM streikt am 9. Juli am Flughafen Amsterdam, falls die niederländische Spar... » read more (via airliners.de)
SolitAir launches scheduled air cargo services to Kuwait and Bahrain from DWC
Dubai, UAE—SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline operating express daily scheduled airport-to-airport services across the Global South, has announced the launch of its new scheduled services from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Bahrain International... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
May Air Cargo demand Up 2.2% despite trade disruptions
Geneva, Switzerland—Global air cargo demand went up by 2.2 percent in May compared to May 2024 (+3.0% for international operations buoyed by an increase in global industrial production despite volatile economic situation across continents, according to the International Air Transport Association (... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines Ink Landmark Agreement to Elevate Asia-Europe Air Freight Connectivity
Jeddah, KSA—Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines has signed a landmark cooperation agreement, significantly bolstering air freight connectivity between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Their strategic partnership introduces additional routes across key trade lanes, reinforcing both companies... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines Commence Daily Flights from Manila to Doha as Part of Strategic Partnership
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines marked the new daily service between Manila and Doha with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Hamad International Airport (DOH) on 30 June. Commemorating the occasion were Philippine Airlines’ President, Mr. Richard Nutall; and Philippine Airlines’ ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Saudia adds Moscow to its growing network of scheduled destinations
Jeddah, KSA—Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has added Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, to its growing network of scheduled destinations. It will serve the route from October 2025 as part of a strategic collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Oman Air Cargo appoints Swissport as ground handler at AMS
Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch capital landed on July 1, 2025. "The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by th... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Changes in the Executive Board at Lufthansa Cargo with new COO, CFO and CHRO
Frankfurt, Germany—Frank Bauer, currently Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lufthansa Cargo on July 1, 2025. Gregor Schleussner, currently Head of Finance, Controlling & Accounting at Eurowings, w... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
TIACA celebrates formal induction of Jan Krems as the 2025 entry into the Hall of Fame
Hong Kong, China—The International Air Cargo Association has inducted Jan Krems, President of United Cargo, into the TIACA Hall of Fame on June 26, 2025, celebrating his remarkable achievements and enduring contributions to the global air cargo industry. “I am truly honored and deeply grateful ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Wizz Air führt American Express als Zahlungsoption ein
Wizz Air hat American Express als Zahlungsoption für Flugbuchungen und Bordkäufe eingeführt, wie ... » read more (via airliners.de)
Oman Air fliegt im Winter 2025/2026 öfter in den DACH-Raum
Oman Air hat nach "Aeroroutes"-Angaben ihren Winterflugplan 2025/2026 ab Maskat angepasst. Die Flugg... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Aramex claps back at scammers with AI-generated fake video campaign
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—Aramex, the leading global provider of logistics and transportation solutions, has launched an innovative AI-generated campaign to educate customers on identifying scams. The timely social media video directly addresses the alarming rise in fraud, such as parcel deliver... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
New IndiGo B787 routes set to reshape India–Europe cargo flows
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, marked another milestone in its long-haul expansion by launching a direct flight service between Mumbai and Manchester on July 1, 2025. The thrice-weekly flight between the two cities is scheduled to depart Mumbai at 04:25 hrs, currently operated by a Boeing 787-... » read more (via stattimes.com)