A second AEI B737-800SF freighter 
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI), which specialises in aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion, has delivered a second AEI B737-800SF freighter (MSN 30146) in a third-party transaction to its customer, Nigeria-based Allied Air. This aircraft is the second youngest 737-800... more
Expanding in London and the UK
Swissport, a specialist for air cargo services and ground handling, has launched a new cargo facility at London Heathrow airport (LHR), marking a significant growth of its business in the cargo sector. It follows a 17% increase in cargo tonnage this year to date. The new... more
Freightos gains transpacific partner
Qantas Freight, the cargo division of Australia's national carrier Qantas, has joined the air cargo booking platform of Freightos, a vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry with some 55 carriers representing nearly 70% of global air... more
Integrating 28 new locations
Menzies Aviation, a service partner for airports and airlines worldwide, is extending its partnership with Wipro to roll out the Menzies aviation cargo handling (Mach) cargo management system to 28 new stations in 2025. In 2024, working with the technology services and... more
Vietnam Airlines sees volumes surge
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines produced a strong performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2024 (USD 3.4 billion - +26.6%), driven by the restoration of its entire domestic network and most of the international network, alongside increased... more
More digital booking options for air cargo
Through its United Cargo division, United Airlines is one of the USA’s largest air-cargo belly carriers with an extensive global network. United Cargo will enter a collaboration with Cargo One, which will offer freight forwarders a streamlined online experience, simplifying the... more
Expanding e-commerce service portfolio in Europe
Airport ground services and air cargo handling provider Swissport International has signed an agreement to acquire Via Europe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the logistics services provider that specialises in end-to-end cross-border e-commerce solutions, offers its services at... more
First of four A350-1000
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable... more
SAS continues sustainable course
Continuously updating its environmental management system to align with industry standards, SAS has received official approval of its Iata environmental assessment (IENVA) report. For the Scandinavian airline, the first within the SkyTeam alliance, this achievement highlights... more
A USD 3.1 billion acquisition
Air Transport Services Group, which leases medium widebody freighter aircraft and provides air transport operations and support services, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real... more