Serving a Caribbean air cargo community for 20 years 
Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, part of the ECS Group, is celebrating 20 years of service in the country’s air cargo sector. Since its founding the company has played a key role in modernising the industry, strengthening partnerships with exporters, freight forwarders and... plus
Challenge Group joins Fiata
The Challenge Group has become an affiliate member of Fiata, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, reinforcing its commitment to industry cooperation and addressing global supply chain challenges. “Our business is driven by understanding customer... plus
Developing Vietnam's air cargo potential together
Sats and Vietnam Airlines (VNA) have signed an mou to build and operate an air cargo terminal at Long Thanh International Airport (LTIA), Vietnam’s upcoming major aviation hub. The partnership also includes strategic initiatives to enhance ground and cargo handling services... plus
Global demand remains stable – regional fluctuations
According to World ACD Market Data, global air cargo markets remained flat in week 10 (3–9 March), showing a 2% year-on-year increase in total tonnage. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 5% week-on-week rise, recovering to pre-Lunar New Year levels. In contrast,... plus
Pioneering a cargo solution for B737-200 combis
As new Transport Canada regulations mandate the transition from class B to class F cargo compartments, Nolinor Aviation has introduced an innovative solution to keep its Boeing B737-200 combi flights operational while ensuring compliance. “The Boeing B737-200 is the best... plus
Ground handling at ZRH until 2032
Swissport has renewed its ground handling license at Zurich airport (ZRH) for another seven years, ensuring services for over 30 airlines. The contract calls for Swissport to provide air cargo logistics, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing and lounge... plus
Hungary Airlines choses Hactl
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed its first new carrier in 2025, securing a handling contract with Hungary Airlines. The airline has launched scheduled Budapest–Hong Kong services using Airbus A330F freighters with a 62 t capacity, strengthening trade... plus
’Lynn’ starts Australasian operations
Texel Air Australasia has expanded its fleet by adding a Boeing B737-800BCF, which landed in Auckland (New Zealand) last week under the 2-BPDA temporary registration. Having stopped over in Jakarta and Denpasar (Indonesia), the aircraft continued to Hamilton, where Hamilton... plus
Europe–Apac traffic surpasses 2019 levels
Eurocontrol’s latest ‘Aviation Trends’ has analysed air traffic between the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) region and the Asia-Pacific region (Apac) since 2019, highlighting the impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In 2024, traffic grew by 21%... plus
More trans-Pacific options in Seattle
Alaska Air Cargo and Hawaiian Air Cargo are launching new long-haul routes from Seattle, expanding their global networks. From 12 May daily nonstop services will connect Seattle (SEA) with Tokyo Narita (NRT), followed by Seoul Incheon (ICN) in October. Shipments can be booked... plus