Next step from B737 to A320 family 
Dubai-based Aerovista has completed the acquisition of two A321s to initiate its passenger to freighter conversion project. The two aircraft will go through a conversion programme, with a target to have the aircraft ready for freighter operations by Q3/2022 and Q1/2023. The... more
Celebi Cargo to start "Fair@Link" next Tuesday
Since its arrival ten years ago, Celebi Cargo has become a major air cargo handler at Frankfurt airport. To ensure a smooth and quick handling of its high freight volumes, the provider is looking forward to benefitting from Dakosy's door management system "Fair@Link"... more
“An extraordinary year” 
2020 was rather special for all of us, but it wasn’t very good for all that many of us. It was for full-freighter operator Cargolux, however – not only because it turned 50. more
Landing in Ostend, flying lions to South Africa
Two years after Bcube Air Cargo started its adventure at Ostend-Bruges airport, the Italian air services provider has begun to handle Qatar Airways flights as the carrier has officially included the Belgian airport in its cargo network. "We are extremely proud of our... more
Turkish Airlines at expanding Newark airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary, has issued a request for proposals to pre-qualified firms to lease, operate and maintain two major cargo buildings at Newark (EWR) through renovations that will dramatically... more
Confidence in Brazilian cargo business
While the challenges and impacts of Covid-19 continue, Azul remains confident concerning its future. The Brazilian carrier expects to double its cargo revenue by the end of 2021 compared to 2019, reaching approximately USD 185 million in revenues, especially driven by e-commerce... more
Prohibited porcupine quills intercepted
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 100 porcupine quills in passenger baggage exactly one month ago, on 21 April 2021, at Washington airport (IAD). African porcupine quills are prohibited as potential vector for diseases, such as monkeypox virus. The USA last... more
Singapore MRO company enters freighter leasing market
Singapore Technologies Engineering's wholly-owned aviation asset management unit has entered into an agreement with Singapore-based global investment company Temasek to set up a 50-50 joint venture for freighter aircraft leasing. It will address the growing demand for freighter... more
Near Highway 169 and Route 66
Amazon plans to build a 20,000 sqm sortation facility on property adjacent to Tulsa airport (TUL) which handled 52,000 t of cargo last year (-11%). The facility will be completed in late 2021. It will be Amazon’s third large investment in Tulsa, OK, following the 232,000 sqm... more
Two more widebody freighters for Latam Group
Two months after the initial announcement, Latam Group is expanding its freighter fleet and planning to add ten B767-300BCF over the next three years. The conversion of two additional B67-300ERs will bring the fleet size to up to 21 freighters by 2023. The first aircraft will ... more