Hong Kong: double-digit growth
The Hong Kong airport authority has released the traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for September 2021. Cargo throughput increased by 17.9% to 455,000 t, compared to the same month last year. Strong cargo demand endured in September 2021, with imports... more
Wingcopter and Synerjet form partnership
Leading delivery drone manufacturer Wingcopter and aviation company Synerjet Corp have signed a strategic partnership agreement, which will allow the Latin American company to act as a distributor and local technical support provider for the Wingcopter 198, Wingcopter’s new... more
The top capacity providers of 2020
2020 was an extraordinary year in many respects – for aviation too. Out of necessity, more than a few airlines discovered or deepened their penchant to transport airfreight. Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the few airlines that has been able to increase its market share “thanks... more
AOC for new cargo carrier in Bahrain
Mena Cargo, which is part of the MAE Aircraft Management branch of Mena Aerospace Enterprises, has been awarded an air operator’s certificate (AOC). Bahrain's third freighter operator is set to offer both scheduled operations and opportunities for ad hoc charters, initially... more
Continued support for Finnair Cargo's ambitions
Swissport Finland and Finnair Cargo have extended their agreement on "COOL Cargo" services until the end of 2026. This includes the operation of Finnair’s 31,000 sqm COOL Nordic Cargo hub terminal, which ITJ visited during its inauguration, almost four years ago, as... more
Aero Africa extends reach
Aero Africa Sub Saharan South Africa, a branch of Aero Africa air cargo management group, has been appointed as cargo GSA by Fitsair. The Sri Lankan carrier founded in 1997 has a vast interline network supported by special prorate agreements with over 150 partner carriers... more
Cargologic adds vehicle and GSE maintenance
Cargologic, the Swiss provider of airfreight transhipment services, is extending its portfolio: with effect from 1 January 2022, the company will take over the vehicle maintenance and ground support equipment (GSE) business from SR Technics Switzerland. As a result,... more
ATC adopts Awery e-booking solution
ATC Aviation Services is adopting a new online booking solution, which automates processes and provides instant quotes. ‘Cargo Booking’, powered by Awery Aviation Software, allows the GSSA's customers, initially in Germany and then in its global network of 34 countries, to book... more
All stakes in Irish helicopter lessor in one hand
Libra Group, the parent company of Dublin-based aircraft lessor LCI, has acquired the minority interest in LCI Helicopters held by global investment firm KKR. Libra Group chairman and CEO George Logothetis: "We are proud of what LCI has achieved and look forward to... more
Another Amazon gateway in PNW
Amazon has started operations at its new air gateway at Spokane airport (GEG), WA, USA. This is Amazon Air’s second location in the state of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region. The first flight on Amazon Air’s branded B737 freighter, operated by Sun Country Airlines, arrived... more