Key topics discussed in Dubai 
The effect of automation, artificial intelligence and digitalisation were the key topics at this week's Cargo Connect conference at the Dubai Airshow 2019 (UAE). Portfolio director Rachel Sturgess: "The conference provided real opportunities for industry networking, with... more
Data to make aviation sustainable
Boeing and Etihad Airways have announced that one of the UAE's flag carrier's B787 Dreamliners will become a "Greenliner", serving as a flying laboratory for testing procedures and initiatives that could further reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Also in... more
Turkish Cargo keeps braving the trend
According to the September data of WACD, an international air cargo information provider, the global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo, as the only carrier of the top ten airlines, grew significantly by achieving a tonnage increase of 8.8% in a sector where the global air cargo... more
Issa Baluch wins Tiaca’s air cargo professional award 2019
Each year, the Tiaca hall of fame honours air cargo professionals who have played a role in the progress made by the aviation sector and have helped to shape and grow the industry. This year, Tiaca has chosen to give recognition to Issa Baluch, the multi-faceted air cargo... more
Etihad Cargo enhances control performance
Etihad Cargo has taken its data-driven digitalisation journey another step forward with the launch of its cargo control centre (CCC) at its head office in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Launching a year after the airline embarked on a far-reaching digital transformation strategy, the CCC... more
Emirates Skycargo strengthens its pharma offerings
With +75,000 t of pharmaceuticals flown during FY 2018/19, Emirates Skycargo continues to enhance its offerings to pharma shippers and freight forwarders. Earlier this year, the carrier inaugurated a 1,000 sqm facility with an annual capacity of 15,000 t of pharma shipments... more
AN-22 returns to commercial market
With two flights on the Madrid-Baghdad-Madrid route performed for DSV Spain, the logistics operator of the Spanish ministry of defence, Antonov Airlines' AN-22 "Antei" is back in the commercial market of outsized air transportations after scheduled maintenance.... more
Turkish Cargo gains security status
Turkish Cargo is entitled to the Group A “TAPA (transported asset protection association) FSR" certificate created to reduce the loss in the international supply chain and based on the security of facilities. TÜV Rheinland, which provides independent audit services, has... more
Fedex launches new services in Oman
Fedex’ subsidiary Fedex Express, which used to operate in Oman through a local provider, has now launched direct access to its services in Oman. Fedex Express has been facilitating trade in Oman since 1993. Recognising the potential in Oman’s logistics market, the company... more
Dnata's DWC pharma ops now Iata CEIV certified
Dubai (UAE)-based Dnata has been certified by Iata's centre of excellence for independent validators in pharmaceutical logistics for its pharma handling processes at its cargo facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). The accreditation complements the air services provider's... more