Latam Cargo's maiden operations in Doha 
For the first time, an aircraft from the Latam Group operated by Latam Airlines Brazil landed in Doha, Qatar, transporting perishables from Latam Cargo customers in South America to Asia and returning with a load of electronics. For Kamal Hadad, VP network and alliances, the... more
First SAF programme for global airfreight
Here they are: Roughly ten days after the aifreight industry's first fully CO2-neutral flight (see the upcoming ITJ 49-52/2020, p. 15), Air France KLM Martinair Cargo launched the world's first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme for the airfreight industry, enabling... more
Finnair posts strong cargo performance
During last month, Finnair's available scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 85.9% year-on-year and revenue scheduled cargo tkm decreased by 80.4%, both due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on scheduled flights. However, cargo related available tkm decreased by 56.8% and... more
Emirates' first of three December A380 with SAF
Emirates has welcomed A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020, the other two arriving later this month. The delivery flight was powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first time the... more
AN-225 now commercially available
Antonov Airlines is launching its AN-225 Mriya into commercial operation to support customers in the heavylift market, where capacity is in high demand. The Mriya, which has a capacity of 250 t, an onboard loading equipment and a cabin, which can be pressurised, will complement... more
Scandinavian carriers extend partnership
Jetpak, one of the largest providers of time-critical express deliveries in the Nordic Region, and SAS Cargo have announced a new five-year capacity agreement covering the Nordic and European network of the Scandinavian airline. The companies have been working together for... more
17 weeks at near-full capacity
Launched last summer, in response to an increased demand for air freight transport due to pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, Dachser USA’s weekly B747-400F Frankfurt-Chicago service marks 17 weeks at near-full capacity. Andy Frommenwiler, VP, air freight, Dachser USA:... more
China Airlines Cargo takes over its first B777F
Taiwan's flagship carrier China Airlines, whose main-deck capacities were provided by 18 Boeing B747-400Fs so far, has taken delivery of its first B777F. The company ordered six of the twin-jets, which are 20% more fuel-efficient than the freighters it uses, a year ago. China... more
UPS adds two Polish airports to its network
The economy in Poland is recovering faster than expected, and industrial production is up by 1.1% compared to 2019. UPS wants to help businesses in the country take full advantage, and to this end is adding new links from the airports in Wrocław (WRO) and Gdańsk (GDN).UPS air... more
Switzerland adopts further EU regulations
Last week, Switzerland agreed to include various EU legal stipulations in the annex of its air transport treaty. The first of the regulations in question sets minimum insurance amounts for air carriers’ liability in case of damage to baggage or cargo. Switzerland already applies... more