Volumes and rates from Mesa and Apac still rising 
According to World ACD’s weekly analysis, average air cargo rates in May of USD 2.78/kg from Middle East and South Asia to global destinations were up +47%, year on year (yoy), with tonnages +17%. Bound for Europe, the month's average spot rate of around USD 3.35/kg was more... mehr
Re-certified and ready to go
Lufthansa Cargo’s pharma hub in Munich and the pharma centre in Chicago were re-certified with the Iata Ceiv Pharma seal in April 2024. The pharmaceutical label “Centre of Excellence of Independent Validators” (Ceiv) confirms that Lufthansa Cargo handles temperature-sensitive... mehr
Transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza
Air Partner's cargo division, a global full-service logistics provider, completed a cargo operation to transport 85-90 t of humanitarian aid per flight for people in Gaza, including temporary shelters. The operation involved three flights using a 747-400 aircraft. Two of the... mehr
Between two remembrances
After playing a major role in the commemoration the 80th anniversary of D-Day, yesterday, 6 June 2024, a fleet of legendary DC-3 type aircraft is heading further into Europe. Coordinated by D-Day Squadron (DDS), DC-3 variants representing World War II and Cold War vintage... mehr
Celebrating 17 years of partnership
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege airport, the carrier’s main cargo hub in Europe, recently celebrated 17 years of a successful partnership. The two organizations reaffirmed their commitment to boost freighter operations and strengthen the strategic alliance that... mehr
WFS lands new contract in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has won a three-year contract to provide passenger and ramp handing services for Air France at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. Launched on 23 May 2024, Phoenix is the airline’s 17th destination in the USA. Air France... mehr
Tailored air cargo software for NAV
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has partnered with cargo GSSA and brokerage network, NAV Aero (NAV) a subdivision of the Neutral Air Partner (NAP) ecosystem, to become its preferred aviation technology platform for its members. This strategic partnership will equip NAV... mehr
Five years of Challenge Airlines BE
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of Challenge Airlines BE, one of the three airlines in the Challenge Group, the group's founder and top management organised a celebratory event at Liege airport one week ago. Established as "ACE Belgium Freighter" and rebranded... mehr
Switzerland and Bangladesh ink agreement
Switzerland and Bangladesh signed a bilateral air service agreement on 4 June. The first of its kind between the two countries, it reflects the Swiss government’s efforts to ensure that Switzerland is connected to as many intercontinental destinations as possible via traffic... mehr
Singapore and Ukraine sign ASA
Singapore and Ukraine signed an air services agreement (ASA) to support air connectivity between both countries when the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visited Singapore on 2 June 2024. Prime minister Lawrence Wong and the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy... mehr