Emirates continues to adapt passenger aircraft 
Emirates has introduced additional cargo capacity by using B777-300ER passenger aircraft with seats removed from the economy class cabin. Emirates Engineering was given the task of implementing this response to the strong air cargo market demand for the rapid, reliable and... plus
Third BAe 146-300QT freighter for British airline
Jota Aviation recently released its third BAe 146-300QT freighter aircraft into service. Since it was acquired in April 2018, the aircraft had been in long-term storage at the airline's London Southend base. With the recent uptake in demand for cargo flights as a result of... plus
SAL launches Dammam pharma operations
Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, has launched the operations of its state-of-the-art pharma facilities recently opened at Dammam airport’s Cargo Village. Increased from 118 to 542 sqm (262 sqm each in temperature ranges... plus
Converging in the Midlands
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is now served by new cargo flights from Hong Kong and the USA. DHL Express' service from the East, operated by a B747-8F from Airbridge Cargo Airlines, is currently the UK’s only dedicated cargo flight from China carrying goods exclusively for the UK.... plus
"War like" above, police protection below
Munich (Germany)-based logistics services provider Group 7 has delivered 30 million masks and 1 million protective suits since the beginning of the corona crisis. The cargo is destined for the authorities that are responsible for providing sufficient supplies for German... plus
Le fret gagne en poids 
La compagnie aérienne kazakhe Air Astana transforme trois B767-300ER en avions-cargos. Ces appareils ont déjà transporté du fret en cabine passagers. Le carrier réagit ainsi à la demande accrue en prestations de transport de fret aérien. plus
NAP snaps up digital payment software
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) is implementing an advanced online freight payment and settlement system powered by Paycargo. NAP members will be able to use the solution in different continents around the globe. NAP CEO Christos Spyrou: "Digitalisation in the payments and... plus
Paris, France: service resumption and end
Suspended since 31 March 2020, commercial flights are resuming at Paris-Orly, the second biggest airport of the French capital, today, 26 June. In contrast, Air France is sending off its A380 for the last time today. France’s flag carrier actually wanted to retire its nine... plus
Another UAV option for the middle mile
Airflow, an aerial logistics company found by five former Airbus Vahana team members earlier this month in San Francisco, is developing the first electric short take-off and landing (eSTOL) aircraft designed for middle-mile logistics. The need for rapid middle-mile logistics... plus
Back to the future in Alaska
Alaska Air Cargo recently launched service to two new markets in Alaska, Cold Bay and Unalakleet, where the carrier touched down for the first time in 45 years with its B737-700F. Alaska Airlines served this hub of activity for many surrounding villages from the 1950s with DC-3,... plus