European group investing in Australia
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings has acquired Pionair, an independent Australian provider of charter and ACMI services. Over time, the Sydney-based carrier will be re-branded as "ASL Airlines Australia" in common with ASL Group members in Ireland, Belgium,... more
Delta to fly to Geneva Airport in April 2023
Delta, a member of the Skyteam alliance, has confirmed its arrival at Geneva for the 2023 summer season. From 10 April 2023, it will offer daily services between Geneva and New York (JFK) as part of a major expansion of its routes to Europe. The route will be operated every day... more
Kenya Airways boosts cargo capacity
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is increasing its cargo capacity by doubling its freight frequencies to seven destinations within Africa. KQ Cargo will now deploy its B737- 300F freighter two times a week to Harare, Lusaka, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Bangui, and... more
Bellyhold of "Biscarosse" instead of solar barque
For the exhibition "Ramses II and the Gold of the Pharaohs", which will open its doors tomorrow, 7 April 2023, at the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris and run until 6 September 2023, Air France Cargo teams transported a priceless work of art of inestimable... more
Two brand-new 777 freighters for China Post
Nanjing-based China Postal Airlines is increasing its fleet to expand its international reach. The carrier, which is owned by China Postal Express & Logistics, which in turn is a subsidiary of state-owned China Post, plans to use two Boeing-built B777F mainly for its future... more
CargoAi facilitates eAWB transition and ISC2
Cargo Ai, a digital enabler for the airfreight industry, has launched a new feature to support its users with the paperless transition. Starting today, 6 April 2023, the 9,000+ freight forwarders using Cargomart will be able to send FWB and FHL, once the booking is made, to 80+... more
Covid-19: Emirates honoured by Ghana
Emirates received the Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service, at The Ghana National Honours Awards 2023 from President Nana Akufo-Addo for its role in providing medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and unstinting support to Ghana during the Covid-19 pandemic. The... more
Services between the Far East and USA
Shortly after its inaugural flight between Billund and Hangzhou (HGH), China, Maersk Air Cargo is connecting North America and Asia Pacific with new regular services. Maersk will commence with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) and Shenyang (SHE), China,... more
Ethiopian Airlines: 50 years in China
Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its services to China. The airline made its first flight to Shanghai on 21 February 1973 and operated there for a while before it shifted its flights to Beijing on 07 November 1973, which is one of its very popular... more
WFS and Aena launch AGV trial in Barcelona
A proof-of-concept trial for autonomous vehicles to move cargo between the warehouse and apron has been launched at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport as part of an innovation project between Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Aena, the main airport operator, with 46... more