BLR breaks three records in August 
Under challenging circumstances, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) processed 37,319 t of cargo in August, the highest ever since the airport commenced operations in 2008. International cargo continued to drive growth, accounting for 24,304 t, also the highest... more
Reopening borders with historic GSA partner
Air Mauritius has selected Paris-based APG to be its general sales representative (GSA) in Germany, Italy and Switzerland. APG CEO & president Sandrine de Saint Sauveur: "APG is delighted and honoured to represent Air Mauritius commercially in these key markets. The... more
Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs
Pharma Aero, a non-profit organisation that aims to achieve excellence in reliable end-to-end air transportation for life science and medtech shippers, has published a white paper examining the use of UAVs and drones for last mile delivery of pharma products. George Fenton,... more
PAL seeks Chapter 11 protection
On 3 September 2021, Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced its voluntary decision to undergo financial restructuring under the US Chapter 11 process. This step is part of a "set of major agreements" PAL has reached with substantially all of its stakeholders,... more
Kazakhstan orders two A400M
By placing an order for two A400M, the Republic of Kazakhstan will become the ninth country to operate this strategic transport aircraft after Germany, France, UK, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Malaysia and Luxembourg. With delivery of the first unit scheduled in 2024, the... more
More efficient and cost-effective at EWR
Alliance Ground International (AGI) has opened a new 7,000-sqm off-airport air cargo facility five minutes from New York EWR to process import freight. The cargo handling services provider is also relocating from existing facilities to a 2,230 sqm facility on airport to handle... more
Preparing for peak season in Southeast Asia
DHL Express has expanded its airfreight capacity within Asia with a newly converted B737-800 freighter in anticipation of the upcoming e-commerce peak season. Operated by DHL partner K-Mile Asia, the aircraft offers a total gross payload of nearly 140 t weekly as it travels... more
Connecting two networks
Airlink Cargo South Africa and Astral Aviation from Kenya have signed an interline agreement connecting their networks. The aim of this commercial partnership is to boost airfreight logistics in Africa, providing more options and access to the Sub-Saharan market through the two... more
First CRJ-200 SF and second B737-700FC
Air Wisconsin is about to enter the air cargo market. A regional airline in the USA since 1965 and operating CRJ-200 regional jets for United Airlines as United Express in the Midwest and East Coast, posted a photo showing a CRJ-200 SF "Large Cargo Door" freighter,... more
STOL aircraft returns to civil register
Britten-Norman has acquired a fleet of BN2T-4S Islander aircraft which have previously served in the British military in the UK and overseas. The aircraft, which are the higher capacity, longer endurance version of the turboprop Islander, will undergo a major refurbishment that... more