New basic ULD services solution 
Global ULD services provider Jettainer has developed and launched "plug&fly". The new basic version of its full-service ULD solution enables small and mid-sized airlines to unlock the benefits of outsourced ULD management. It helps airlines optimise their ULD... mehr
Dnata bolsters North England operations
Dnata has opened a new cargo complex, Dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million (EUR 33.8 million), the13,935 sqm facility allows the global air services provider to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester... mehr
Lease conversion of a second B747-8F
Stamford (CT, USA)-based Voyager Aviation Holdings has entered into an agreement with Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) and Volga-Dnepr Group to convert the operating lease on one of the Russian's company’s B747-8F into a finance lease. The transaction is the second conversion... mehr
Masil makes a first in Iraq
Iraq has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at Baghdad airport to Menzies Aviation’s joint venture with several companies in Iraq. Trading as Masil, the United Iraqi Company for Airports and Ground... mehr
Çelebi expands in Frankfurt
Preparing for the increasing flow of pharma shipments, Çelebi Aviation has opened new cold storage facilities at Frankfurt airport. Christopher Licht, the ground handler's managing director, welcomed Fraport SVP Cargo Max Conrady for an opening ceremony, which took place in line... mehr
Japanese go safe with cool chain provider
ANA Cargo, the core air freight business of ANA Group, has partnered with CSafe Global, to introduce its active air cargo containers to the carrier's "prio pharma" line-up. The first and only Japanese airline to receive Iata CEIV Pharma (2017) certification for its... mehr
High hopes for Etihad's pharma shipments
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of UAE national carrier Etihad Airways, reports a 50% yoy rise in pharma shipments under its "PharmaLife" product. The growth comes as the carrier marks its second anniversary of achieving and operating Iata CEIV certification... mehr
Internet thwarts aircraft
The delivery of the second wide-body aircraft for Uganda's new national carrier Uganda Airlines, is taking its time. After the handover of the first A330-800 a month ago (photo), the second aircraft should have arrived today, 25 January 2021, thus concluding the order. But... mehr
13% more cargo at Germany's airports
The German federal airport association ADV (working group of German airports) hopes that current developments in the air cargo industry may be seen as an early indicator of economic recovery. In December, cargo volumes at Germany's airports rose by 13% compared to the previous... mehr
Eco-friendly air cargo
Bolloré Logistics has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo for its 2021 shipments between Paris CDG and New York JFK. This first of its kind collaboration illustrates the ambition of these two historical partners to tackle the... mehr