Intercepted last year, returned one month ago 

In June and September 2022, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at New York (JFK) International Mail Facility seized ten stolen artifacts being smuggled from Russia. Identified as Ukrainian cultural property, the artifacts were returned to President Volodymyr... mehr
Etihad Cargo enhances US cool chain capabilities 

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has enhanced its cool chain capabilities in the USA by adding Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, to its network. Etihad Cargo's customers will benefit from consistent end-to-end cargo... mehr
Air Charter Service sets its sights on Shanghai 

The aircraft charter broker Air Charter Service has moved its office in Shanghai to substantially larger premises as part of its plans to increase its focus on this region and its surrounding provinces, including Zhejiang and Jiangsu. The team has been substantially expanded... mehr
Fishy layover to save fuel and emissions 

Ten days ago, on 13 October 2023, the fourth Lufthansa Cargo B777F, which has been equipped by Lufthansa Technik with "Aeroshark" technology since February this year, entered service. Jointly developed with BASF, this functional surface film imitates the... mehr
Bombardier's "Ecojet" project advances 

The Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier reports that it has conducted "promising flight tests" with an 18-foot-wide (5.5 m) demonstrator of its "Ecojet" that have generated "important results", contributing to the advancement of this... mehr
Three new Delta Cargo pharma stations 

Delta Cargo is adding three new pharma stations to its network, with the following product capabilities: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL) - Pharma 1-4, Chicago, Illinois (ORD) - Pharma 1-4 and Raleigh, North Carolina (RDU) - Pharma 1, Pharma 3-4. All three stations feature... mehr
Black Swan on its way to flying with hydrogen 

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) and Dronamics have signed an MOU to further progress the application of the CAeS hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) propulsion system to the Dronamics Black Swan cargo drone aircraft. This agreement confirms the position of CAeS as the preferred... mehr
Iata highlights the role of Athens Airport 

Athens International Airport (AIA), represented by its manager of ground handling and cargo development Alexis Sioris (right, with Brendan Sullivan, Iata's global head of cargo), has been recognised "for its valuable support and contribution" to local cargo community... mehr
Rapid expansion of London Oxford Airport 

London Oxford Airport will break ground on its all new, self-funded R&D Science Park in January 2024. This follows the planning application of the GBP 48 million development, which was approved last summer. Building work is scheduled to be finished in time to see the first... mehr
ITA Airways Cargo connects to Cargowise 

ITA Airways has joined the ‘Wisetech global carrier connectivity programme’ that enables freight forwarders to plan, book, confirm and manage shipments with the carrier, in real-time from within the logistics execution platform Cargowise. The direct data connection via an... mehr