Flying invitation to first Expo in Middle East 
Emirates, the largest A380 operator, premier partner and official airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, has revealed a head-turning A380 livery dedicated to further carrying the global event’s messages worldwide. Even the iconic Emirates red belly branding, which can be only seen when... more
To the unknown Covid-19 victims
Who is thinking of logistics personnel in the days of anti-pandemic measures? Global sea, air and road transport workers' organisations and trade unions called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations General Assembly last week to end the "humanitarian crisis in the... more
Telesis picks Naji Majdalani
GA Telesis Engine Strategy Group has named Naji Majdalani as director of business development, Middle East. He has over 20 years of experience in the aerospace, airline and travel industries. Before joining GA Telesis, Majdalani was CEO of charter airline Wings of Lebanon. ... more
Seychelles: a hub for sea-air transhipments
Mahe Shipping Company, a freight forwarder headquartered in the Seychelles, in cooperation with Mauritius-based Freight and Transit Company Limited (FTL) and Air Seychelles Cargo, has for the first time ever handled an exceedingly large cargo transhipment from sea to air... more
Linking Lyon to the cargo world
Two weeks ago, on 17 September 2021, Qatar Airways Cargo and ECS Group celebrated one year of serving Lyon. Since its first flight, the international cargo airline, together with the global GSSA ECS Group, has flown over 5,000 t of cargo out of France's second largest... more
Kuljit Ghata-Aura elected president of Boeing META
Kuljit Ghata-Aura was appointed president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META), excluding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective 30 September. He joined the airline in 2010, and his most recent positions were regional counsel for Boeing META and director of market... more
Securing air cargo from Africa to Europe
National Aviation Services (NAS) Ivoire, a West African division of the aviation services provider founded in Kuwait in 2003, has successfully completed its regulated agent third country validation process (RA3) for air cargo operations at Abidjan airport (ABJ). This is the... more
Another Arab airline connects with Israel
From today, 30 September 2021, Bahrain-based Gulf Air is launching its direct flights to Tel Aviv (photo), Israel, operating two flights per week. Acting CEO Captain Waleed Al Alawi: "We are delighted to announce the launch of our Bahrain–Tel Aviv route as part of the... more
400,000 t of pharma shipments in five years
Emirates Skycargo is marking an important operational milestone in the air transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals. Five years ago, the carrier raised the bar in the industry for the efficient transport of pharmaceuticals by launching its dedicated GDP certified... more
Cargo business saves Qatar Airways Group
Qatar Airways Group has reported a net loss of USD 4.1 billion. Despite the difficulties posed by the ongoing pandemic, the group's operating results demonstrated its resilience during the crisis, since, at USD 288.3 million, the reported operational loss of was 7% below... more