JAL implements Champ's API Gateway 
Japan Airlines (JAL) has implemented Champ Cargosystems' API Gateway solution to power a new domestic air cargo service that enables the carrier to compete with other modes of transport, integrating air and land options, and provides a unique end-to-end experience for JAL’s... mehr
Zurich: record number of cargo flights
Due to the corona pandemic, Zurich airport (ZRH) suffered a historic drop in traffic last year: During 2020, a total of 291,163 t of freight passed through the Swiss air hub. Freight volumes fell significantly less (-35.6%) than the number of passengers (-73.5%) and the number... mehr
More storage capacity in Munich and Paris
The new high tech logistics centre at Munich airport (pictured) came on stream yesterday, 18 January 2021. The facility brings the capacities of the airport's retail subsidiary Eurotrade, the catering subsidiary Allresto and the airport's operator Flughafen München GmbH (FMG)... mehr
Good cargo performance at HKIA
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has announced the 2020 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In 2020, the world's biggest cargo airport handled 87.7% less passengers and 61.7% less flights than in 2019, whereas cargo throughput remained relatively... mehr
Bringing bears from Pakistan to Jordan
Bubloo and Suzie took the flight of a lifetime and have arrived at Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife in Jordan. After months of extensive preparation, which included health checks, planning of routes, customs clearance and training for the bears, DHL Global Forwarding brought the... mehr
More than a million Covid-19 vaccines
Over a million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been transported through IAG Cargo's dedicated facilities at London Heathrow, Madrid and Dublin (photo) to North America and Europe. Amongst these shipments are 80,000 doses from Madrid to the Canary Islands and the first batch of... mehr
Concrete steps towards full-freighter capacities
Air Transport Services Group's subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management has agreed to purchase two B767-300ER from Air Canada, convert them from passenger to freighter configuration, and lease them back to Air Canada. This is the first sale-leaseback agreement between the US and... mehr
Kommt im März die Wende? 
Die Fluglinien haben seit letzten März reagiert (Grafik), aber sind noch immer nicht fähig, dem Markt genügend Kapazitäten zu bieten. Während die internationale Tonnage im November 15% unter der des Vorjahresmonates lag, klettern die Yields auf über 50%. mehr
Swiss back to Seoul, Asia and the Americas
Swiss Worldcargo continues to expand its global network. Beginning today, 15 January 2021, the carrier adds Seoul Incheon as a new destination to its network and resumes flights to its newly added destination Osaka. Weekly frequencies to Peking and Hong Kong will also be... mehr
More Montreal, most A350
From tomorrow, 16 January 2021, Qatar Airways is incrementally increasing its flight frequency to Montréal and will operate daily frequencies by 25 February, up from the previously scheduled four weekly flights. The service is operated by the carrier's A350-900. Taking over... mehr