Emirates SkyCargo – more dynamic and flowing design 
Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled the first freighter featuring the airline’s refreshed livery, which was introduced in March 2023. The Boeing B777 freighter A6-EFV, delivered without livery in July 2024, has now emerged from Emirates Engineering’s paint shop with the airline’s... more
Bifa’s Steve Parker to address cargo insurance conference...
Steve Parker (pictured), the director general of the British International Freight Association (Bifa), will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Cargo Insurance London conference on 20 March, three weeks from today. He’ll be joined by Marcus Baker, global head of marine,... more
Milestone for life-saving supplies
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered crucial nutrition supplies to malnourished children in Farafangana (Madagascar) using an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This marks a milestone in reaching remote communities with essential aid. Communities in the region often... more
Animal transports in good hands
The 2025 conference of the Animal Transportation Association (ATA), hosted by Qatar Airways Cargo in Doha, gathered 146 industry experts to discuss live animal transport, focusing on handling, welfare, compliance and innovation. Key moments of the event included a welcome... more
Expanding waste reduction efforts
American Airlines Cargo has nearly doubled its annual long-term plastic-waste reduction through its partnership with BioNatur Plastics. In 2024, the airline replaced over 124 t of traditional plastic, cutting plastic waste by the equivalent of 12.6 million water bottles.... more
Diversifying the sector in Slovenia
The Slovenian cargo carrier Solinair has kicked off construction on a new aircraft maintenance hangar at Ljubljana airport (LJU), broadening its service capabilities. The facility will boost Solinair’s capacity for base maintenance and expand its portfolio beyond regional... more
KF Aerospace takes delivery of bulk freighters
ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered an ATR 72-500 bulk freighter to Canada’s KF Aerospace. The aircraft is set to enter service in April 2025 under KF’s renewed contract with Purolator for air cargo transport in British Columbia. “We’re excited to welcome KF Aerospace as a new... more
5% for number 5 
Peak season for flower exports. That day has come again. On the day this issue was published lovers were pleased that airfreight operators, including those at Quito airport, worked overtime to ensure that fresh flowers from South America reached them on time. more
Royal Jordanian celebrates 35 years at MST
Royal Jordanian Airlines Cargo is celebrating 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen airport (MST). The airline currently operates three to four full-freighter flights a week to and from the growing Dutch cargo hub. Royal Jordanian Maastricht station manager Ibrahim... more
Atlas Air expands global partnership with Sats and WFS
Atlas Air has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sats and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to strengthen cooperation in air cargo handling and logistics. The agreement expands their collaboration, particularly in North America, Singapore and Saudi Arabia, enhancing... more