Cold chain partnership celebrates tenth anniversary 
Emirates Skycargo and DuPont Safety & Construction, the manufacturer of DuPont Tyvek® brand thermal cargo covers, recently celebrated the tenth anniversary of their partnership for air cargo cold chain solutions. Rose Lee, president of DuPont Safety & Construction... more
Egyptair receives second A330-200P2F
Egyptair Cargo has taken delivery of its second EFW Airbus A330-200 passenger-to-freighter conversion (P2F), as part of its upgradation and modernisation drive. The 13 year old aircraft was flown from Dresden (Germany) to Cairo, and ground tests and acceptance procedures were... more
Global freight capacity grows by 3.5% in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released full-year 2018 data for global airfreight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017. This was significantly lower than the extraordinary 9.7% growth recorded... more
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