Challenge Group now Ceiv Li-batt certified 
Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group has now gained Iata Ceiv Li-batt certification, in addition to the Iata Ceiv Pharma and Iata Ceiv Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in... plus
Latam Cargo picks Brussels as its European hub
Latam Cargo is tripling the number of flights to Brussels airport (BRU), from four to twelve per week. The airport of the Belgian capital will thus become the cargo carrier's main European transport hub from 27 October. The flights will be operated by a B767 with a cargo... plus
Air cargo data show shifts in China’s e-commerce
During this week's EU Cross-Border E-Commerce Forum in Liege, Rotate’s live capacity data highlighted the phenomenal growth of e-commerce out of China in the last two years. But the materials also revealed that growth is no longer concentrated solely in the southern province of... plus
Hong Kong Air Cargo launches new route
Hong Kong Air Cargo has introduced a new all-cargo route between Hong Kong and Budapest, Hungary, with two weekly flights operated by the Airbus A330-200F cargo freighter. This marks the fifth new destination added by Hong Kong Air Cargo this year, further expanding the... plus
Hercules conquers Egypt
The Egyptian Armed Forces announced at the Egypt International Air Show that Lockheed Martin will deliver two C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) through a foreign military sale (FMS) with the US Air Force. Egypt is the 23rd nation to... plus
Dnata further reduces carbon footprint
Global air and travel services provider Dnata has completed a major milestone in its environmental sustainability journey: all non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) at its biggest operational hub in Dubai are now operating exclusively on a biodiesel... plus
Westjet Cargo charters on the rise in the Americas
Canada's Westjet Cargo spotlights the growing impact of its charter service, launched one year ago, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions in North and Latin America. With up to 23 t of cargo capacity per B737-800 converted freighter, the service stands out for its... plus
Preparing the peak season ex-Xi'an
Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao Group has launched chartered flight between Xi'an (China) and Liège (Belgium). Performed by a B767-300F, the service operates twice a week, bolstering Cainiao's China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of the peak shopping season.... plus
Open-heart surgery at big air cargo hub
Lufthansa Cargo has celebrated an important step in the further development of its Frankfurt hub. With an investment volume of almost EUR 600 million, the German cargo carrier is focusing on a comprehensive modernisation by 2030, which aims to turn the Lufthansa Cargo Centre... plus
Magma Aviation inks freighter handling contract
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has won a new multi-year contract to handle freighters for Magma Aviation at Liege Airport. Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400F... plus