New Avianca GSSA in Central Europe 
ATC Aviation Services has been appointed as the exclusive GSSA for Avianca Cargo in Germany and Switzerland. The partnership will strengthen the South American carrier’s presence in Central Europe and enhance its sales and services. With a fleet of modern aircraft and a... more
Greater visibility for Menzies thanks to Wipro
Wipro Limited, a technology services consultancy, has been chosen by Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services firm, to transform its air cargo management services. Wipro’s cargo handling options will provide greater visibility of cargo location to both Menzies... more
Support for ICS2 implementation
On 1 March the EU Customs Safety and Security System ICS2 was launched for the air cargo industry. In an extended transition period that lasts until 30 June 2023, airlines have time to comply with the new procedure. Dakosy authorised signatory Dirk Gladiator advised... more
Saudi dreams
Both Saudi Arabia's previous flag carrier, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), and the second, Riyadh Air, which was launched this week, have ordered B787 "Dreamliners". Owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Riyadh Air said it will purchase 39 787-9s, with... more
Air Canada Cargo adds freighter routes in March
This month, Air Canada Cargo is opening its new freighter route to Liege, while its mainline network is beginning to transition to its summer schedule. The company is also increasing its frequencies on key freighter routes and making important updates to customs requirements... more
Santiago de Chile: exports hit record in 2022
Air cargo transports from Santiago Airport closed with record levels in 2022. Despite the crisis in the aviation industry caused by the pandemic, the numbers remain at a high level, and it is projected that this will continue. In 2022, 250,716 t of cargo were transported... more
Keflavik Int airport updates masterplan
Isavia has updated its masterplan for Keflavik International Airport, which marks the first update since the original development plan was published. The masterplan is reviewed and updated every five years to keep in line with changing circumstances and developments. Valid... more
Humanitarian cargo from Middle East and elsewhere
Air Charter Service has arranged over 40 charter flights since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey on 6 February 2023. The teams have been working non-stop, initially flying in search and rescue teams - German and British teams already on the day after the earthquakes... more
Qatar Airways Cargo: an all-women crew
Qatar Airways Cargo celebrated a landmark flight on Sunday, 5 March 2023, as its scheduled Boeing 777 freighter from Doha to Shanghai was operated entirely of a crew of made up of women. From the ground staff overseeing and handling the cargo to the flight deck crew... more
First Australasian carrier for Cargo Ai
Air New Zealand Cargo's capacity is now live on Cargo Ai’s digital marketplace "Cargomart". This is the first Australasian carrier that the Singapore-based airfreight digital enabler has been able to welcome to its platform. Air NZ Cargo will be offering its capacity... more