Air Tanzania's first 767 freighter delivery to Africa 
Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 freighter. The airplane arrived at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market. The... more
New Geodis CDG site already Iata Pharma certified
Iata has awarded the Geodis site connected to the runways at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) with the Ceiv Pharma certification, testifying to its expertise in the handling and air transport of pharmaceutical products one year after it opened. Massimo Norcaro, CEO of... more
World's second large cargo door Dash 8-300
Air Inuit has made the ultimate cut for the world's second large cargo door Dash 8-300. Works were recently completed at the Canadian company's Montreal facility. In order to optimise space capacity and reduce cargo delivery time, the carrier worked with Rockwell Collins to... more
Blocked funds threaten market connectivity
The airline industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to USD 2.27 billion in April 2023 from USD 1.55 billion in April 2022. Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (Iata): "Airlines cannot continue to offer services in markets... more
Maastricht Aachen airport wins excellence award
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), the second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands, has been given an award for excellence by one of its global clients. Turkish Cargo has ranked MST as second best among more than 300 of its international warehouse and ramp operation partners for... more
Icao and WFP bolster collaboration
Icao and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have entered a new landmark collaboration agreement aimed at advancing civil aviation safety, efficiency, and sustainability in humanitarian operations. This strategic partnership, forged under the auspices of the Icao... more
Air Algérie: Airbus for long-haul flights
After having ordered eight B737 in March (see the upcoming ITJ 23-26/2023, p. 36), Air Algérie has now signed a firm order with Airbus for seven widebody aircraft. Algeria's national carrier has chosen five A330-900s and two A350-1000s. The European aircraft manufacturer... more
Air Mauritius expands partnership with Champ
Air Mauritius is joining the air cargo community as it prepares to adopt the new EU ICS2 (Import Control System 2) regulation. Already utilising Champ’s Traxon Global Customs (TGC) for selected countries, Air Mauritius has now opted for a worldwide contract, which includes... more
WFS opens air cargo terminal in Bengaluru
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has opened its air cargo terminal and cold chain facility at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) in India. WFS was awarded the 15-year licence to operate the international cargo terminal and... more
Aapa: air cargo demand recedes in April
Preliminary April 2023 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa) showed robust growth in passenger travel, while air cargo demand receded. Meanwhile, export activity remained relatively muted, held back by declines in new business orders and... more