Catering to the unusual 
Last year, Moscow-based AirBridgeCargo Airlines transported 2% more goods than in 2017. It is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, in which it will push ahead with diversification and add lucrative segments to its already broad range of services. more
First landing of Air Senegal's future flagship 
Air Senegal’s first A330neo has touched down at Blaise-Diagne International Airport in Dakar (DSS). The A330neo, painted in the livery of Air Senegal and named "Casamance", was presented during a ceremony attended by the President of the Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall... more
IAG Cargo teams up with Petair UK
IAG Cargo is to provide a new pet transport service on flights from the UK through its partnership with Petair UK, alongside its sister company British Airways. Offering customers an improved online booking experience and custom crates to suit each pet, the new service also... more
West Atlantic synchronises fleet with IT solution
The Swedish cargo operator, West Atlantic Sweden, has gone live with Champ Cargosystems' "weight & balance" solution to manage its load planning functions after acquiring a Boeing B767-200SF freighter to be operated out of Cologne (Germany). Since the need was... more
Cargolux concludes its "year of the horse"
Cargolux handled a record number of live animal transportations in 2018, resulting in a 15.7% increase in its "CV alive" solution, the company’s specialised product designed for the transport of live animals. Within the total amount of live animals flown last year,... more
Inauguration of new logistics centre at Brussels airport
Eight months after the laying of the first stone, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened an 8,700 sqm logistics building at Brussels airport, developed by Montea. The new building is part of an ambitious development project within the cargo zone of Brussels airport. On the... more
SF Airlines adds capacity before New Year celebrations
SF Airlines has welcomed its 51st freighter. The B767-300BCF is the first new cargo aircraft launched by SF Airlines with a 56 ton capacity, which will effectively enhance the efficiency of relevant air routes and surrounding regions during the spring festival peak... more
Brazilian cargo airline expands fleet
Backed by the private-equity firm DXA Investments, Modern Logistics (Brazil) is preparing to put a fourth B737F into commercial service in coming weeks. The logistics company, based in Jundiaí, São Paulo, also plans to add several more narrowbody freighters to its fleet... more
Cannabis faster out of Zimbabwe?
With Fruit Logistica opening its doors in Berlin this week, the landlocked Southern African country Zimbabwe is discussing whether to accelerate the granting of export licences for cannabis. Government sources pointed out that legal marijuana has started gaining traction... more
ANA Cargo adds triple seven on transpac route
ANA All Nipon Airways Cargo plans to begin B777F operations next summer. Since cargo demand between Asia and North America is expected to increase over the medium to long term, the carrier says it will respond with the introduction of a B777F aircraft - the first of two it has... more