BLR Airport sets a new record in FY/2022 
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) recorded its highest-ever cargo tonnage in financial year (FY) 2022, despite challenging circumstances due to multiple Covid waves. BLR Airport processed an all-time high tonnage for a fiscal year since airport... more
From South Africa to the Middle East
ACC Aviation, the global aviation services group, has successfully transacted a Boeing B737-300 (ZS-TGB) to a Middle East-based investor. ACC Aviation’s asset management division was able to source the off-market 1998-built B737-300 Classic (MSN29327) from Star Air Cargo, an... more
Cargolux again improves performance
The Cargolux Group achieved its best year on record in 2021: 1) revenues: USD 4.4 billion, an increase of 40% over 2020. 2) ebit: USD 1.72 billion (+73%). 3) profit before tax: USD 1.7 billion (+94%). 4) profit after tax: USD 1.3 billion (+68%). The increase in... more
Two more freighters for Air Canada
Air Canada's Q1/2022 cargo revenue grew 42% to CAD 398 million (EUR 290 million) from the first quarter of 2021. Jason Berry, VP Cargo: "I am thrilled that Air Canada Cargo continues to be one of the fastest growing cargo carriers year over year thanks to the strength of... more
BCS Air supports market entry in Brazil
São Paulo-based BCS Air, a subsidiary of ECS Group, has signed a year-long GSSA contract with DHL Aviation, which will come into effect on 10 July 2022. Viracopos is an entirely new online destination for the carrier, which will operate a B767-300F via Bogota (Colombia) to Miami... more
Priority options from Cathay Pacific Cargo
Cathay Pacific Cargo is introducing a suite of priority options, offering dedicated booking tiers tailored to cargo shipments. Priority provides greater choice and better-defined service options to customers: speed, capacity and assurance for every shipment. The priority... more
MAG’s performance improves by 60%
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) achieved positive ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) of +MYR 433 million (USD 102 million), compared to -MYR 1,761 million (-USD 405 million) a year ago, reducing its loss for the financial year ended 31... more
"Air taxi" for freight
Endecots Taxi Aéreo, which has been operating feeder flights in Ecuador for over 30 years, is planning to expand into the cargo business. An application for an operating licence was recently submitted to the national authorities. From Quito and a second location in... more
WFS lands four contracts in Spain
Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) has won new contracts for its full ground and cargo handling capabilities in Spain: the Hungarian cargo charter airline Fleet Air has commissioned WFS to provide cargo handling services in this country. In Madrid, WFS is operating seasonal... more
Natilus to build 3.8 t aircraft in San Diego
Natilus, a US company which produces the world’s first purposefully-designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport, is building new engineering and manufacturing facilities for its family of aircraft on San Diego’s Brown Field. “As the design of the... more