Lufthansa Cargo augments medium-haul network 
From 1 March 2022, Lufthansa Cargo customers will also be able to book their cargo on converted A321 medium-haul freighters. With the start of operations on 15 March, Lufthansa Cargo will gradually complement the global route network with Istanbul (IST), Tel Aviv (TLV), Malta... mehr
Good news from Miami overshadowed by violence
During the Tiaca Media Day, director general Glyn Hughes and chairman Stephen Polmans informed online how the Miami-based association, analogous to the air cargo industry in general, benefited financially and operationally during the Covid crisis. As a member-driven... mehr
ACS breaks record again
Air Charter Service (ACS) reached sales of USD 1.8 billion (GBP 1.3 billion) for its year ending 31 January 2022, with strong growth across all divisions. The company’s cargo division continued to experience unprecedented demand for its services, especially as a result of its... mehr
CEB transports over 50 million vaccine doses
The Philippine airline Cebu Pacific Air has transported more than 50 million Covid-19 vaccine doses across the country to date, reaching another delivery milestone as the government ramps up vaccination for the children and the elderly and booster jabs for people already... mehr
Expanding capacity between Ho Chi Minh and USA
International express service provider DHL Express is introducing a new route between Ho Chi Minh City and USA as bilateral trade increases. Operated by Kalitta Air, the dedicated Boeing 777F will serve the alternative route once a week along with the current Airbus A330... mehr
Air Cargo Belgium contracts Paycargo
Air Cargo Belgium (ACB) has implemented Paycargo to collect membership and event delegate fees online from its 155 members. “By supporting ACB with our tailored platform, we are helping them help their members to adopt a solution that is dynamic and can evolve with their... mehr
Hippo happily to Honolulu
Pacific Air Cargo has shipped a hippopotamus named Mara from Los Angeles to Honolulu, the main locations of the exclusive B747F operator which has been transporting animals for over 20 years. In Hawaii, she will become a companion for Louise, the resident hippo at the... mehr
Azul picks ECS Group member for its US business
Globe Air Cargo, the Miami-based US subsidiary of the ECS Group, is now responsible for all cargo sales and administrative services connected to Azul’s US business and will assist the Brazilian carrier with flight operations. Azul operates an A330 passenger and... mehr
Upgrades for Qantas' A321P2F
Qantas has signed a contract with Airbus to enhance its three A321P2F freighter aircraft with new systems and airframe upgrades to maximise operational performance. The modifications include the latest standard of LCD cockpit displays, weather radar, on-board flight data... mehr
Animal rescue: Etihad Cargo starts ‘Forever Home’
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has launched ‘Forever Home’ to support not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation. The new policy enables the UAE’s national carrier to consider requests from bona fide rescue and animal welfare... mehr