Opticooler approved by JAL and ANA 
Dokasch Temperature Solutions has obtained technical approvals for its “Opticooler” active containers from Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Forwarders can thus now use the temperature-controlled packaging solution on all flights operated by Japan's two largest... more
Roses and Platinum
The cargo business at Bangalore airport (BLR) witnessed a near two-fold increase in rose shipments in the run-up to Valentine's Day this year. Spreading the fragrance of roses across the globe, the Central Indian airport facilitated the movement of approximately 515 t of roses... more
All-cargo flights: two major peaks each day
Flights by all-cargo aircraft complement passenger flights in a couple of ways. First, they carry 50% of the world’s air cargo, while the rest travels in the holds of passenger aircraft. What is less well known is that cargo flights have two busy periods, just before the... more
Envirotainer and Swiss Worldcargo: new product
Envirotainer, a specialist for secure cold chain solutions for the air transport of pharma products and Swiss Worldcargo, a major player in time sensitive and care intensive pharma logistics, are intensifying their collaboration with the launch of the Envirotainer Releye RAP, as... more
ATSG extends agreements with DHL
Air Transport Services Group has executed agreements with DHL Network Operations (USA), under which ATSG’s cargo aircraft management and ABX Air subsidiaries will continue to lease and operate aircraft within DHL’s global network. The agreements include six-year extensions... more
Between Middle East and US Midwest
Emirates Skycargo launched freighter flights to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) on 1 February, expanding its route network and connectivity in North America. The Dubai-based carrier will operate scheduled and ad-hoc flights to RFD on a combination of B777F and... more
Anchorage breaks record but seeks new director
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) handled approximately 3.6 million t of air cargo in 2021, breaking its record for cargo volume by 14%, or just over 400,000 t. The previous record was set in 2020. Jim Szczesniak, ANC’s director, is departing for new... more
A flood of faked driver's licences
US Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) working at the port of Memphis have been seizing counterfeit driver’s licences daily. While in the past faked driver's licenses were usually acquired for the illegal purchase of alcohol, there are now more nefarious reasons:... more
Kenya Airways cuts the net
After years of flying monkeys to USA for animal testing, Kenya Airways has decided to end the lucrative business at the end of February, following an appeal by animal rights group Peta. The decision was triggered by a truck accident on 21 January in Pennsylvania, in which... more
US cargo airlines continue to hire workers
The number of employees in the USA’s airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) rose to 728,150 in December 2021, 20,049 (2.83%) more than in November 2021 and 21,340 (2.85%) fewer than in December 2019. This figure is the highest industry headcount since the start... more