First MSC-branded freighter takes to the skies 
Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as part of a previously announced long-term Acmi (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. Representatives from Boeing,... plus
Study confirms key role of Zurich Airport
Every five years, Flughafen Zürich commissions an external survey of key economic indicators to assess the performance of Zurich Airport. The latest study conducted by Infras confirms the airport’s significant economic importance. Adjusted for the Covid 19 effect, the... plus
Etihad Cargo renews Ceiv Pharma certification
Etihad Cargo has been awarded Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (Ceiv) Pharma recertification. The cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group is one of 37 airlines to hold this Iata certification and was the third worldwide and the first in the Middle East to... plus
Eurocontrol to support recovery of air traffic
The 41 Eurocontrol member states have entrusted the organisation with a new task – the creation of voluntary solidarity funds in support of member states in air traffic crisis situations due to reasons beyond their control. The member states also asked the agency to... plus
Air NZL Cargo picks ACP Worldwide for Australia
ACP Worldwide has been appointed as GSA (general sales Agent – cargo) for Air New Zealand in key Australian markets including Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and the Gold Coast. Through ACP Worldwide the airline’s customers will be able to obtain rates and access to over 160... plus
JD Logistics Airlines: from Shenzhen to Hangzhou
As JD Logistics announced on 22 November 2022, its affiliate JD Logistics Airlines (formerly known as JD Airlines) has launched a self-owned all-cargo route between Shenzhen, Guangdong province and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The first flight took off from Shenzhen Bao’an... plus
Delivering vital medicines to Pakistan
Virgin Atlantic is joining hands with Bestway Group to deliver medicines to the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan. Shipments consisting of over 20 t of vital medicines will be distributed to victims of the recent flooding disaster and resulting humanitarian... plus
EIC grant for Dronamics
Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with licence to operate in Europe, has been awarded a USD 2.5 million grant by the European Commission under the European Innovation Council (EIC) accelerator programme. The EIC has also expressed a material commitment to support... plus
Rwandair boosts cargo capacity
Rwandair has taken delivery of its first dedicated freighter. Converted by KF Aerospace at Kelowna, Canada, the 15.6 year old B737-800 SF, which is painted in Rwandair’s first cargo livery, will be based at its Kigali hub, from where it will serve destinations in Africa and the... plus
JAL and Yamato: cargo service from April 2024
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings (YHD) have defined the routes and number of flights of a dedicated freighter aircraft, which is scheduled to start operating in April 2024, in order to secure stable transportation capacity, maintain and improve service quality, and solve... plus