AF KLM Martinair Cargo launches "Plus" service
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has launched a new "Plus" service level, which is specifically intended for cargo shipments requiring extra priority. It complements the existing product range and provides a wide array of benefits for key customers: "Plus"... more
The journey continues for CharterSync
CharterSync, the brainchild of co-founders Simon Watson and Ed Gillett, has announced the release of its financial results for the 2022 and a move to new London offices. Turnover has almost tripled whilst doubling profits for the period. "CharterSync's journey is one of... more
Global aviation advisory firms combine forces
Washington-based Airline Strategy Group and Seabury Capital from New York have announced a strategic partnership that will combine the two global aviation advisory firms' platforms to drive performance excellence for airline clients. As part of the agreement, ASG will be... more
Adding value in Germany’s skies
BDL analysis of Germany’s airfreight structure. More than ever, airfreight is the first choice when shipping valuable goods between Germany and markets outside the EU – and the volumes are increasing. more
Products "made in Italy" directly to Japan
MSC Air Cargo has flagged off its first Italian flight from Milan (MXP). Coming from Liège, the B777-200F departed for Tokyo (NRT) last Friday, 6 October 2023. This inaugural flight in the presence of over 35 companies and airport authorities is part of a weekly service of MSC... more
More belly capacity for Angolan airline
Taag Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. The Southwest African carrier currently flies eight B777s 737-700s and six Dash 8-400 to twelve destinations in Africa, Europe, South America, and China. Founded in 1938 and... more
QR Cargo marks World Post Day
In recognition of World Post Day today, Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the relaunch of its mail options. The relaunch ensures that the airline continues to offer a suite of customisable services for traditional and hybrid postal modes. The products are ‘Express Mail’,... more
Support for reopening of Doncaster airport
Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport received a boost recently when Ros Jones, the mayor of Doncaster, and her cabinet of the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) expressed unanimous support for the project. The CDC cabinet has supported a wide range of work that is underway... more
CMA CGM Air Cargo to Cairo every Tuesday
CMA CGM Air Cargo opened a scheduled route between Paris (CDG) and Cairo (CAI) recently. The company has served CAI with a weekly flight since 3 October, deploying an A330F aircraft. Cairo airport is a major airfreight and passenger hub, offering adapted infrastructures for... more
Credible reporting of emission reductions
Neste, a major producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF); ISCC, an independent, multi-stakeholder-driven non-profit organisation with a long history in supply chain certification; and the DHL Group are joining forces to pioneer and test a system through which airlines,... more