Aeroflot becomes first Russian A350 operator 
Aeroflot has presented its inaugural Airbus A350-900, becoming the first operator in Russia of this widebody passenger aircraft that has a bellyhold capacity for 36 ULD. Named after the composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (born on 7 May 1840), the new aircraft featuring a new livery... more
First African B737-400SF on approach
The American aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has entered an agreement to provide Nigeria-based Allied Air with up to four AEI B737-800SF freighters. The agreement calls for two firm orders with an additional two options. The... more
Turkish Cargo to connect with Ecuador
From tomorrow, 7 March 2020, Turkish Cargo will integrate Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, into its network of 89 destinations with direct cargo flights. The new addition is not only an important cultural and financial centre but also possesses a significant export and import... more
CN: back on track after protesters stop blockades
Canadian National Railways (CN) has started calling back most of the temporarily laid off employees based in Eastern Canada after the lifting of significant illegal blockades on its network over the last days. Over 1,400 trains were delayed or cancelled because of the blockades,... more
Declining volumes, but waiting for virus impact
According to Iata, global air freight demand decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to January 2019. Cargo capacity rose by 0.9%, outstripping demand growth for 21 consecutive months. Airlines in Asia-Pacific (-5.9%) and Europe (-3.7%) suffered sharp declines, while North... more
Beware: turning panic into profit
In times of epidemics, watch out for villains. ITIC, the international transport intermediaries club, has been receiving an increasing number of reports of fraudulent invoices being submitted to vessel owners and managers for medical testing services following the outbreak of... more
ATSG flies high
The American aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation provider ATSG completed several significant milestones in 2019, including: The highest revenues (USD 1.45 billion, excluding reimbursable amounts) in its history, the deployment of eight more B767F, including six to... more
15 billion km without an accident
UPS has inducted 1,316 men and women into the circle of honour, the elite group of UPS drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With those new inductees, the circle of honour now includes 10'411 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers. Collectively,... more
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