Egyptair Cargo seems to be doing it again 
One year after stopping shipping monkeys to laboratories, Egyptair has apparently gone back on its word, risking the spread of disease and depleting the world of an endangered species. As the NGO People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has learned, the African airline... plus
Paragon Aviation takes over
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) reports that Paragon Aviation has commenced providing ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This move is compliant with the supreme court's assertion that Menzies Aviation relied on unlawful self-help to stay put... plus
CBP seizes 100 shipments of counterfeit products
During a one-week period in July, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intensified inspections on incoming shipments moving through the Cincinnati Port of Entry. On 10 – 14 July, during the special operation “home plate”, officers focused enforcement efforts on... plus
Un armement reprend 
À sa façon. MSC a ajouté un second B777F à sa flotte et acquis une participation majoritaire dans l’italienne Aliscargo Airlines. Ces six prochains mois, le groupe compte prendre livraison de deux gros porteurs supplémentaires et vise une nouvelle licence d’exploitation. plus
Joramco to establish BCF line in Jordan
Boeing and Joramco have announced an agreement to establish a new Boeing converted freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft. In Amman,... plus
Another new maindeck destination in China
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has added a weekly freighter service between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou in response to increased demand for cargo capacity for China. In recent months, the carrier has continued to expand its Asian network, launching... plus
TSA amends certified cargo screening programme
As published in the Federal Register, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced changes to the certified cargo screening programme that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. On 30 June 2021, TSA mandated that all air cargo... plus
Adding B767s to tackle challenges
In what it calls a milestone that "marks a significant step forward for the company, enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility", Challenge Group has taken over a B767-300BDSF. The converted B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not intended... plus
Nigeria: breaking ground for air cargo facility
Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, managing director of Nigeria’s Federal Airports Authority, laid the foundation for the development of an aviation cargo village. The facility located on Ajao road, Ikeja on a 27,000 sqm plot of land would be a one stop shop for all cargo related air... plus
Doubling capacities in Ottawa
The airline Canadian North has unveiled plans to double the size of its cargo facility in Ottawa. This significant expansion is in direct response to the rapidly growing needs of remote and northern communities. Both Canadian North and the government of Canada are committing... plus