Calling for European airfreight solution 
Europe's air cargo carriers have proven essential in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, transporting over 107,000 t of PPE last year - the equivalent of 1,000 fully-loaded B777F. With the transport of Covid-19 vaccines, immediate policy action on a number of air... more
Global challenges for binational airport
In 2020, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (EAP) welcomed 71% less passengers than during the record year 2019. Cargo activities, on the other hand, recorded a 2.3% increase to 108,500 t (47,700 t flown, +4.7%). The important cargo hub serves most of Switzerland, eastern France, and... more
Henry hops on American aircraft
Starting next Monday, 1 February 2021, animals that previously travelled as emotional support animals and no longer qualify as service animals on flights in the USA, may travel as carry-on pets (charged USD 125) or as cargo pets, as long as they meet the requirements. American... more
Less dry ice, more medicine
Swiss cool logistics provider Skycell has engineered a new deep-frozen container, which is safer and more secure than traditional deep-frozen options relying on dry ice. It also allows the transport of up to ten times more life-saving medicines and active pharma ingredients in... more
Connecting three continents
Responding to the lack of freight capacity on passenger flights, DB Schenker has extended its global flight network. For the first time in its company history, own-controlled flights connect America, Europe and Asia directly. Launched last week, the new offer comes in addition... more
Cold chain through Alaska
Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage, a joint venture of industrialist Chad Brownstein and McKinley Capital Management, and the State of Alaska have concluded a 55-year lease agreement at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), marking a major milestone in the development of... more
New basic ULD services solution
Global ULD services provider Jettainer has developed and launched "plug&fly". The new basic version of its full-service ULD solution enables small and mid-sized airlines to unlock the benefits of outsourced ULD management. It helps airlines optimise their ULD... more
Dnata bolsters North England operations
Dnata has opened a new cargo complex, Dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million (EUR 33.8 million), the13,935 sqm facility allows the global air services provider to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester... more
Lease conversion of a second B747-8F
Stamford (CT, USA)-based Voyager Aviation Holdings has entered into an agreement with Air Bridge Cargo Airlines (ABC) and Volga-Dnepr Group to convert the operating lease on one of the Russian's company’s B747-8F into a finance lease. The transaction is the second conversion... more
Masil makes a first in Iraq
Iraq has awarded the exclusive contract for the delivery of a full suite of ground handling, cargo and fuelling services at Baghdad airport to Menzies Aviation’s joint venture with several companies in Iraq. Trading as Masil, the United Iraqi Company for Airports and Ground... more