German e-kerosene pilot plant faces major setbacks 
The green aviation fuel pioneer Atmosfair has reported persistent technical challenges at its power-to-liquid (PTL) pilot plant in Werlte, northern Germany. Four years after its launch, the facility has produced only 5 t of synthetic crude kerosene - far short of its 300 t... more
Air Charter Service opens new Cologne office
Air Charter Service (ACS) has expanded its German footprint with the opening of a new office in Cologne – its fourth in the country. The new location complements ACS’s charter hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, as well as its Time Critical division based in Frankfurt. Caroline... more
United backs JetZero’s radical aircraft design
United Airlines has invested in aircraft start-up JetZero, backing its innovative Z4 blended wing body design that promises up to 50% lower fuel burn per passenger mile. The agreement includes a path to purchase up to 200 aircraft, pending development milestones. The Z4 aims... more
USD 270 million cargo hub opens at JFK
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have officially opened a new consolidated cargo facility at JFK airport - the first major cargo infrastructure upgrade at the site in 25 years. The 32,500 sqm facility centralises... more
LOT Cargo expands set of digital tools 
LOT Cargo has enhanced its digital capabilities by adopting Champ’s "Traxon Global eCommerce" to automate US ACAS pre-load filings for e-commerce shipments. At the same time, the Polish carrier has adopted "Cargospot APIs" and "Traxon CDMP", also... more
Consolidation in the US aviation services business
Menzies Aviation, part of Agility Global, is set to acquire US-based G2 for USD305 million, expanding its US presence and strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest aviation services provider. The move will grow Menzies’ global footprint to 340 airports in 65... more
Special Avianca Cargo livery to honour customers
Avianca Cargo has unveiled a new special livery on freighter N332QT, as a part of its brand campaign entitled ‘We are doing it for you.’ The design, installed in Medellín, highlights the most iconic products handled by the carrier and reflects its deep appreciation for... more
Emirates adding Narita to freighter network
One month from today, on 24 May 2025, Emirates SkyCargo will take off with a dedicated weekly freighter service from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to Narita International Airport (NRT), marking the first direct and scheduled cargo link between the airport in Tokyo and the... more
Long gone
Far more air cargo than before Covid-19. There’s not a cloud in the sky over the Iberian Peninsula’s airfreight markets, as the latest figures and initiatives on the ground and in the air show. more
Cargo JV in Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia
IAG Cargo, Maskargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have announced plans to form a global joint freight business. Subject to regulatory approval, the partnership will enhance connectivity, offer new routes and streamline services for customers worldwide. The joint network will... more