Ceva: China–Chicago 
Ceva Logistics has launched a new air charter route linking Wuxi (WUX), China, and Chicago (ORD, USA), with three weekly freighter flights. The service supports trans-Pacific trade for the high-tech, industrial and e-commerce sectors. The first flight departed Wuxi on 28 March,... more
Fading WestJet Cargo to sell Virgin Atlantic capacity
WestJet Cargo has started selling cargo capacity on Virgin Atlantic’s wide-body flights from Toronto to London Heathrow and beyond under a new block-space agreement that takes effect today, 31 March. The deal marks Virgin’s return to the Canadian market after more than 20... more
Pilot error suspected in Vilnius cargo plane crash
Lithuanian authorities believe human error was the likely cause of the Boeing B737-400 cargo aircraft crash in Vilnius on 25 November 2024. Prosecutors have requested that Spanish authorities issue a notice of suspicion and question the recovering pilot under a European... more
Don't inject that!
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Indianapolis have seized four shipments of counterfeit Botox with a total estimated retail value of USD 8,500. The packages originated from Great Britain and Indonesia and were misdeclared as ‘marketing samples’ or ‘cosmetic... more
Delivering digital tools to cope with volatility
CargoTech is expanding its portfolio of AI-powered tools to support the air cargo industry in responding to volatile markets. “Where human experience once guided decisions, digital solutions now help businesses quickly react to shifting variables,” said Michael Teoh (right),... more
Cargo plane crash near Mogadishu
A DHC-5D Buffalo cargo aircraft operated by the Kenyan airline Trident Aviation crashed 24 km southwest of Mogadishu on 22 March while en route from Dhobley (DHY) to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ). The aircraft, registered 5Y-RBA, was flying on behalf of a logistics... more
CGN opens new goods control centre
Cologne Bonn airport (CGN) has launched a new goods control point at its ‘Cargo West’ facility, marking the first of three construction projects at the new interface to the security area. The facility, built in 15 months at a cost of around EUR6 million, is where all goods... more
Airbus launches Saf book-and-claim scheme
Airbus is piloting a new book-and-claim system to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) in the industry. The initiative, running throughout 2025, will enable operators to purchase Saf certificates and claim associated emission reductions – regardless of where the... more
More ATR 72-600Fs and B777Fs
FedEx Express has confirmed the purchase of ten additional ATR 72-600 freighters, adding to a previous order for 30 units. Deliveries of the new turboprops are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. The purpose-built ATR 72-600F is the only regional freighter currently in... more
Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
Toronto-based Volatus Aerospace has partnered with Swiss drone firm Rigitech to expand its drone delivery network. The deal will integrate Rigitech’s ‘Eiger’ long-range drone into Volatus’ operations, enabling payloads of up to 3 kg over 100 km—ideal for medical deliveries to... more