UAE orders new locomotives for the Gulf region 
Etihad Rail in the UAE has contracted Progress Rail to design, manufacture, test and ship 38 EMD locomotives that are especially designed to withstand the high temperatures and humidity of the gulf region. The fleet of locomotives will be equipped with a system that filters... plus
The 350th Airbus A350 goes to Air France
In a nod to the history of the French aviation industry, the 350th Airbus A350 joined the fleet of Air France last month. The aircraft will shortly begin flying to Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and Bamako (Mali). In returning to its tradition of naming its aircraft, Air France has... plus
Trans Caribbean Cargo chooses NAS in Europe
One month ago, Network Airline Services (NAS), the GSSA division of the Network Aviation Group, began to act as cargo general sales agent (CGSA) of Trans Caribbean Cargo (TCC) in Europe, which initially includes total coverage in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.... plus
DDC about to test two of its drones
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) will begin testing its "Robin XL" unmanned aerial vehicle, which is larger than DDC's "Sparrow" cargo delivery drone. It has an electric power plant and boasts a payload capacity of 11 kg, a flight distance of 60 km and the option... plus
Zero orders in first month
In January 2020, the American aircraft manufacturer received no fixed orders for the entire month, the first time this has occurred since 1962. During this period, only 18 aircraft were delivered: six B787 (Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines... plus
Liaisons fraîches 
La récolte était très bonne: Latam Cargo a transporté au cours des premières semaines de l’année 6600 t de fleurs coupées de Colombie et 6000 t de l’Équateur. Pour le poisson, les fruits et légumes, elle a un nouveau hub à São Paulo. plus
Delivering Saudi Arabia's most significant horse race ever
Instone Air has been working with Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping (LG), combining their bloodstock transportation expertise to support the world’s most valuable horse race, The Saudi Cup, which takes place in Riyadh today, 28 February 2020, and tomorrow, offering prize money of... plus
Joe Hete to step down as CEO of ATSG
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced that Joe Hete will retire as CEO of the aircraft leasing and air transport services company, effective at ATSG’s next annual meeting of shareholders on 7 May 2020. Hete is expected to remain a member of ATSG’s board of directors... plus
US class I railroad welcomes several new facilities
In the USA, BNSF Railway reports that investments from customers served by the freight rail provider totalled USD 1.2 billion in 2019. This marks the ninth consecutive year that BNSF customers and local economic development organisations have invested more than USD 1 billion in... plus
US short line railroad opens liquid transload terminal
Delmarva Central Railroad (DCR) in the USA has elivered the first railcar of liquid feed ingredients for animal health and nutrition company Novus to the newly opened Seaford Transload Terminal, Delaware. A roadway was built adjacent to an existing rail siding in the... plus