Flying anti-Covid help to Nepal 
Last Friday, 21 May 2021, Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA), part of the federal department of foreign affairs, dispatched 1.1 million antigen tests, 40 respirators, ten oxygen concentrators and personal protective equipment to Kathmandu. Loaded on an A330 of Bulgarian carrier... plus
Launching new European airline in Austria
DHL Express has announced its new roadmap for the future set-up of its European aviation network. In a first step, the provider will create a new cargo airline in Austria, where it is already serving Linz airport (photo). The company is in the process of filing applications with... plus
First AEI B767-800SF operated in Europe
Miami-based aircraft conversion provider Aeronautical Engineers has redelivered Cargo Air’s first B737-800SF freighter. The aircraft of the Bulgarian customer also represents the first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion to be operated in Europe. It offers a main deck... plus
Airport east of L.A. less happy with cargo
While passenger volume increased more than 900% at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in April 2021 compared to April last year, the first full month when operations at US airports were virtually shut down by the Covid-19 pandemic, air freight (70,422 t), which has been... plus
Handling cargo at Australian airports
Menzies Aviation has won new cargo contracts with United Airlines, at Sydney and Melbourne airports, as well as renewing ground handling contracts with the airline at the same stations. The agreements include provision of services at Brisbane should United flights resume there.... plus
Next step from B737 to A320 family
Dubai-based Aerovista has completed the acquisition of two A321s to initiate its passenger to freighter conversion project. The two aircraft will go through a conversion programme, with a target to have the aircraft ready for freighter operations by Q3/2022 and Q1/2023. The... plus
Celebi Cargo to start "Fair@Link" next Tuesday
Since its arrival ten years ago, Celebi Cargo has become a major air cargo handler at Frankfurt airport. To ensure a smooth and quick handling of its high freight volumes, the provider is looking forward to benefitting from Dakosy's door management system "Fair@Link"... plus
Exceptionnelle, mais bonne 
2020 a été spéciale pour tous... rarement spécialement bonne. Sauf pour le prestataire de capacités all-cargo Cargolux, pas seulement à cause de ses 50 ans en 2020. plus
Landing in Ostend, flying lions to South Africa
Two years after Bcube Air Cargo started its adventure at Ostend-Bruges airport, the Italian air services provider has begun to handle Qatar Airways flights as the carrier has officially included the Belgian airport in its cargo network. "We are extremely proud of our... plus
Turkish Airlines at expanding Newark airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary, has issued a request for proposals to pre-qualified firms to lease, operate and maintain two major cargo buildings at Newark (EWR) through renovations that will dramatically... plus