Pyka secures FAA authorisation for USA 
Pyka, a manufacturer of large-scale highly automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially... mehr
Kein Wolkenkuckucksheim 
Im Gespräch mit Mohanned Badri, VP Operations Performance, Saudia Cargo. Dass die aktuellen Zahlen Saudia Cargo eine grosse Zukunft verheissen, erklärte Mohanned Badri, der seit 21 Jahren in der Luftfrachtbranche zu Hause ist, ITJ-Redaktor Andreas Haug auf der Air Cargo Europe.... mehr
Iata data show weak market conditions
The international air transport association (Iata) released its data survey on global air cargo markets for May 2023, showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (ctk), fell 5.2% compared to May 2022 (-6.0% for international operations).... mehr
Swiss Worldcargo unveils new product structure
Swiss Worldcargo’s new commodity-focused, modular airfreight service structure is now live. For the past few days, the company’s new product structure has been in full swing, giving its customers more flexibility when it comes to selecting the shipping service that best matches... mehr
First fully certified FRCs in service
Jettainer is sourcing the first fully certified fire-resistant (FRCs) AMX air cargo containers from US ULD manufacturer Satco. They are certified in accordance with the latest technical standard orders C90e specifications defined by the Federal Aviation Authority. The FRCs can... mehr
More work for Vienna Airport’s customs staff
The current normalisation in the aviation sector is also reflected in the amount of cargo that is processed by customs in airports. In 2022, Vienna Airport handled 55,360 export consignments and 92,331 import consignments. In the first corona year 2020, the number of goods... mehr
A new strategic associate for Cargo IQ
Air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo IQ has welcomed airline and travel IT solutions provider Hitit as a strategic associate member to help drive forward the organisation’s goal to enhance global quality standards in the air cargo industry through digitalisation.... mehr
The first ten (or 50)
Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (Mehair) has inked a deal with Jekta, the Switzerland-based Pha-Ze 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. The Indian seaplane operator would therefore be the first customer to receive the aircraft in... mehr
Maastricht Aachen Airport unveils upgraded runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands has invested EUR 35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational... mehr
Touching down in Lyon for the second time
Qatar Airways is expanding its network in France with direct four weekly flights to Lyon. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has landed its inaugural flight to one of the country's economic powerhouses, with the new direct service operated by a B787-8 on Monday, 3 June... mehr