No World Cargo Symposium next week 
Iata has postponed its World Cargo Symposium, scheduled for 12-15 March in Istanbul, Turkey, issuing the following statement: "Over the past few days, we have been receiving enquiries about the status of the upcoming 14th World Cargo Symposium [...]. Although there have... more
Giant performs positive "runway test" of Guyana airport
The runway capacity of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana was ultimately tested when an Atlas Air B747-400F aircraft landed early last month on the newly constructed apron. All hands were on deck to ensure a seamless landing and take-off process when this... more
UAE orders new locomotives for the Gulf region
Etihad Rail in the UAE has contracted Progress Rail to design, manufacture, test and ship 38 EMD locomotives that are especially designed to withstand the high temperatures and humidity of the gulf region. The fleet of locomotives will be equipped with a system that filters... more
The 350th Airbus A350 goes to Air France
In a nod to the history of the French aviation industry, the 350th Airbus A350 joined the fleet of Air France last month. The aircraft will shortly begin flying to Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and Bamako (Mali). In returning to its tradition of naming its aircraft, Air France has... more
Trans Caribbean Cargo chooses NAS in Europe
One month ago, Network Airline Services (NAS), the GSSA division of the Network Aviation Group, began to act as cargo general sales agent (CGSA) of Trans Caribbean Cargo (TCC) in Europe, which initially includes total coverage in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.... more
DDC about to test two of its drones
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) will begin testing its "Robin XL" unmanned aerial vehicle, which is larger than DDC's "Sparrow" cargo delivery drone. It has an electric power plant and boasts a payload capacity of 11 kg, a flight distance of 60 km and the option... more
Zero orders in first month
In January 2020, the American aircraft manufacturer received no fixed orders for the entire month, the first time this has occurred since 1962. During this period, only 18 aircraft were delivered: six B787 (Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines... more
Fresh connections 
That was a good harvest! Latam Cargo transported 6,600 t of cut flowers from Colombia and 6,000 t from Ecuador in the first weeks of this year. The host of Intermodal South America even has a new facility for fish, fruit and vegetables in the trade fair’s hub. more
Delivering Saudi Arabia's most significant horse race ever
Instone Air has been working with Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping (LG), combining their bloodstock transportation expertise to support the world’s most valuable horse race, The Saudi Cup, which takes place in Riyadh today, 28 February 2020, and tomorrow, offering prize money of... more
Joe Hete to step down as CEO of ATSG
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced that Joe Hete will retire as CEO of the aircraft leasing and air transport services company, effective at ATSG’s next annual meeting of shareholders on 7 May 2020. Hete is expected to remain a member of ATSG’s board of directors... more