More work for Vienna Airport’s customs staff 
The current normalisation in the aviation sector is also reflected in the amount of cargo that is processed by customs in airports. In 2022, Vienna Airport handled 55,360 export consignments and 92,331 import consignments. In the first corona year 2020, the number of goods... more
A new strategic associate for Cargo IQ
Air cargo quality standards organisation Cargo IQ has welcomed airline and travel IT solutions provider Hitit as a strategic associate member to help drive forward the organisation’s goal to enhance global quality standards in the air cargo industry through digitalisation.... more
The first ten (or 50)
Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (Mehair) has inked a deal with Jekta, the Switzerland-based Pha-Ze 100 amphibious aircraft manufacturer, for ten firm orders and options for 40 more. The Indian seaplane operator would therefore be the first customer to receive the aircraft in... more
Maastricht Aachen Airport unveils upgraded runway
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) unveiled its newly renovated runway at a launch event held at the airport on 30 June 2023. The second largest cargo hub in the Netherlands has invested EUR 35.3 million to upgrade the airstrip as part of a plan to extend its operational... more
Touching down in Lyon for the second time
Qatar Airways is expanding its network in France with direct four weekly flights to Lyon. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has landed its inaugural flight to one of the country's economic powerhouses, with the new direct service operated by a B787-8 on Monday, 3 June... more
Looking for new ways to support African airlines
The African Development Bank has held workshops with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and ATR to explore ways of strengthening access to finance for African airlines. In spite of efforts by governments, public institutions and private stakeholders, a large share of air traffic... more
Etihad Cargo partners with Wallenborn Transports
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder service (RFS) partner for Europe to expand its scheduled and specialised services in 27 countries, facilitating cargo transports between Etihad Cargo's main... more
AF KLMP Cargo partners with Salesforce and Vonage
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AF KLMP Cargo) has partnered with Salesforce and Vonage to innovate its global customer service with a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution. This provides customers with faster, better service by phone and digital channels,... more
Adding Cairo to network
As of today, 4 July 2023, Ethiopian Airlines is operating weekly freighter flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo, the capital city of Egpyt with one of Africa’s biggest airports. The service adds Cairo as the 34th freighter destination of Ethiopian Airlines Group in Africa.... more
Less sizzurp on the streets of Philadelphia
US Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted an illicit shipment of codeine syrup from the United Kingdom that was destined to an address in Philadelphia. The shipment, which was destined to an address in Philadelphia, arrived on 13 June 2023 manifested as... more