China Cargo launches Miami freighter service 
China Cargo Airlines is extending its relationship with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, in North America with a new handling contract, marking the start of the first services of a Chinese airline to Miami. The airline will launch three Boeing 777... mehr
Returns under red wings
Russia's Red Wings Airlines has revived Sky Gates Airlines. Founded in 2016 with a focus on freight, the company was forced to cease operations following the sanctions imposed in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and was taken over by Red Wings last... mehr
Unilode extends partnership in Thailand
Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global provider of outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, and Thai Air Asia X, a low-cost medium-haul carrier based in Bangkok, have extended their full-service ULD management partnership until 2029. Thai Air... mehr
Saudischer Drehpunkt 
Neue Zusammenarbeit von Saudia Cargo, Cainiao und WFS/Sats. Ende November stellten drei Partner, die verschiedene Abschnitte der Luftfracht-Lieferkette abdecken, ein Geschäftsmodell in Jeddah vor, das zukünftige Gateways für die E-Commerce-Logistik an Flughäfen schaffen will.... mehr
Rotor begins production
Rotor Technologies, a developer of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has unveiled the R550X, the largest uncrewed civilian helicopter on the market, and begun production. The R550X is designed to lift heavy loads up to 1,200 lbs, or 550 kg, with no... mehr
Another big player for Vacad
Georgi Handling, another industry heavyweight, has joined the German Air Cargo Handlers Association (Vacad). The air cargo handler, which operates in Frankfurt and Leipzig, expanded its capacities this year. After Dnata and CHI Aviation Handling, Georgi Handling is the third... mehr
Air cargo from Russia to lighten up Bangladesh
Shodesh Shipping & Logistic Company, member of the PCN and WCA Projects Network, was nominated as an exclusive logistics agent in Bangladesh to handle and deliver the first seven batches of highly sensitive nuclear fuel to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The... mehr
Air Charter Service opens its doors in Thailand
Aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has opened a new office in Bangkok, Thailand, further strengthening the company’s presence in Asia. Steve Fernandez, formerly head of the company’s Hong Kong office, has moved to Thailand to spearhead the operation. Chris... mehr
GE Aerospace wins contract in Taiwan
GE Aerospace has signed a True Choice services agreement with China Airlines to support its fleet of CF6-powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft. As part of the long-term contract, China Airlines is returning to GE’s OEM solution for high-pressure compressor airfoils. GE will... mehr
Is there a pilot in the cargo plane? - No...
Last month’s successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan performed by Reliable Robotics with no one on board was a first for aviation. A remote pilot supervised the uncrewed aircraft from the Californian company's control center 80 km away. The Reliable autonomous flight... mehr