Avia Solutions Group member supports DHL Express 

The Acmi and charter operator SmartLynx Malta, a family member of Avia Solutions Group, an aerospace business group from Central & Eastern Europe, and DHL Express have signed a partnership agreement for the introduction of two newly converted A321-200 freighters joining... more
Time-critical project cargo from Egypt to China 

Deugro recently delivered a time critical project cargo for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, comprising a volume of 810 cbm and a total weight of 209 t, on schedule, even though cargo measurements were provided at the last minute. Deugro Hanau, Deugro Air Chartering in... more
Present for global perishable industry 

Emirates Skycargo is underlining its commitment to the international food and beverage industry with its participation in Gulfood, held in Dubai until today, 25 February 2021. The cargo carrier has participated in previous editions and has also introduced some of its small... more
Acia grows footprint in Sahara 

Dublin-headquartered Acia Aero Leasing has completed the transition of two aircraft to Air Express Algeria. The deliveries included one Beechcraft B1900D (UE-379) and one LET 410 (MSN 3001) and took place earlier this month. These aircraft are part of a three aircraft... more
Skycell completes product portfolio 

Swiss cool container solutions provider Skycell has developed the new "1500F", the eighth container in its product suite that now includes solutions for all temperature ranges. The lightweight (470 kg) container maintains a steady temperature of -15°C to -25°C for... more
Singapore Airlines pushes perishable transport 

Singapore Airlines has become the first airline in South East Asia to receive the Iata CEIV Fresh certification for its handling of perishable products via its Singapore hub. In line with the global certification, the carrier launched "Thrufesh", a new service to... more
Second cargo route from Kenya to India 

Following the recent refurbishment of a B787, Kenya Airways Cargo has launched a direct freighter service between its Nairobi hub and the Indian capital New Delhi. The first uplift of 33 t from New Delhi included pharma, medical equipment, machinery and spare parts, time... more
Engine failure hits Boeing freighter too 

The operators of B777 freighters are likely to get off with no more than a black eye. After the dramatic engine failure of a United Airlines B777 over Denver, pictured with spectacular photographs in the public media, Boeing recommends suspending operations of the 69 in-service... more
Now also every Wednesday to Chicago 

Responding to increased demand for air freight transport options out of Europe, Dachser USA is expanding its dedicated Frankfurt-Chicago air cargo service, operated every Saturday, with the addition of a second flight. It will be operated by American Airlines with B777 / PAX... more
Vaccines to Greenland 

Air Transport International (ATI), a passenger and cargo airline headquartered in Wilmington OH (USA), has expanded its wide-body freighter fleet by taking delivery of a B767-300ERF. Last month, the subsidiary of the Air Transport Services Group, which also works for the US... more