Further digitising Cairo's air cargo operations ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has upgraded the current cargo management system at Cairo airport. The final stage of the migration of CACC Cargolinx operations to Hermes' latest cloud-based SaaS service sees the launch of two add-on apps that aim to increase data insights... more
New cargo airport in Azerbaijan ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Silk Way Group held an unveiling ceremony during COP 29 to announce plans for the development of a new cargo airport in the Alat Free Economic Zone. This ambitious initiative aims to enhance the group's operational capabilities, foster growth, and leverage the zone’s... more
Ready for a revolution? ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Impressions of IG Air Cargo Switzerland’s 8th ‘National Air Cargo Day’. Two years ago this same meeting saw people seeking ‘the new normal’. Today AI, cybersecurity and disruption dominated the get-together held at Zurich airport late in September. More than 100 visitors were... more
100 and more converted Airbus aircraft ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered its 100th converted freighter aircraft, an A330P2F, from an EFW facility in China. To date, 49 A330P2F, 47 A321P2F and four A320P2F converted by EFW have joined the global fleet of Airbus freighter aircraft. China will continue to... more
Last flight ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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On 1 November, border protection agriculture specialists (CBPAS) at the Louisville port of entry intercepted a shipment from Nigeria heading to a residence in West Palm Beach, Florida. The shipment was manifested as “yam flour sponge”, hoping to avoid detection. A physical... more
Boeing: +66% of freighters by 2043 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Boeing has just published its "2024 World Air Cargo Forecast" (WACF), the biennial overview and long-term outlook for the air cargo industry, projecting that air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. Darren Hulst, VP of commercial... more
Prestwick partners with Chicago Rockford ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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During this week's Tiaca Air Cargo Forum in Miami Beach, Chicago Rockford international airport (RFD) and Glasgow Prestwick airport (PIK) signed a joint development agreement to promote cargo flights between the two locations. The partnership also aims to facilitate the sharing... more
Amazon drone delivery takes off in Arizona ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Amazon customers in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area are now receiving Prime Air drone deliveries from the Tolleson, AZ, same-day delivery site. Since starting drone delivery in 2022, Amazon has shipped thousands of items to customers in less than an hour. In 2023,... more
A second AEI B737-800SF freighter ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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 ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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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