Asky launches services to South Africa
The Pan-African Airline Asky will launch daily flights from its Lomé (Togo) hub to Johannesburg, beginning tomorrow, 15 June 2019. South Africa's financial and economic capital will be connected to Asky's network of 23 other destinations within west and central Africa via Douala... more
GLS partners with Mexican cargo carrier
The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-headquartered GLS Group has expanded its commitment in North America with a new partnership. From this month, Estafeta Mexicana will deliver GLS consignments in Mexico and, in a second step, will feed parcels for the European, US and Canadian markets... more
EFL charters Qatar Airways Cargo service to Pittsburgh
The Sri Lanka-based logistics services provider Expo Freight (EFL) recently launched an exclusive weekly charter to Pittsburgh (USA). The inaugural shipment was moved on a B777F operated by Qatar Airways Cargo from Doha (Qatar) to Pittsburgh. It offers customers a total... more
Third converted B757 freighter for Asia Pacific Airlines
Precision Aircraft Solutions has completed its third B757-200 passenger-to-freighter conversion for Asia Pacific Airlines (APA). The conversion of MSN 25140 began earlier this year and was completed at Flightstar Aviation in Jacksonville (FL, USA). Put into service soon... more
IAG Hangar 51 programme invites to Spain
In collaboration with Vueling and Iberia, IAG Cargo is seeking applications for the 2019 International Airlines Group (IAG) Hangar 51 global innovation programme. Start-ups of all sizes and growth stages from around the world are invited to apply before 2 August 2019 to join the... more
Kenya Airways finds GSAs for new routes to Europe
Kenya Airways has appointed GACSA as the Cargo GSA in Geneva (Switzerland) with Swissport providing the warehouse element. In Rome (Italy), Air Cargo IAS has been appointed GSA and the warehouse appointment will be XPH. Both will provide cargo services for the new four... more
Turkish Cargo launches SVO service
Starting today, 12 June 2019, Turkish Cargo includes Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), one of Russia’s major air cargo hubs, to its direct airfreight destinations network. Located just 30 km from the capital Moscow, the area is considered an important export and import centre in... more
Saudia Cargo supports heavy athletes
Saudi Airlines Cargo Company once again transported 175 t of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) equipment all the way to Jeddah, from Maastricht (Netherlands) for the WWE event that took place at King Abdullah Sports City last week. The carrier provided all its logistical... more
Light air vehicles for Thyssenkrupp's daily business
Only a few weeks after its first official demonstration flight on 21 May 2019, a drone designed by doks.innovation is ready to make Thyssenkrupp's shipment of laboratory samples faster and safer while also reducing traffic on the plant premises. The autonomous drone... more
Garuda ordered to pay millions for price fixing
Australia’s federal court has ordered PT Garuda Indonesia (Garuda) to pay penalties of AUD 19 million (USD 13 million) for colluding on fees and surcharges for air freight services. The penalties follow the court action launched by the Australian competition and consumer... more