Freight News
Freight Qatar Airways signs LoI for Boeing 777 Freighters
Qatar Airways signed a letter of intent (LoI) to purchase five Boeing 777 Freighter.
Freight Air Freight raises up 6.8% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results for global air freight for February 2018, which see an increase of 6.8%.
Freight West Atlantic sells two ATP freighters
The sale of the two BAE-ATP freighters is part of a strategic partnership with EnComm Ltd, which is based out of Nairobi, Kenya.
Freight DHL plans logistics hub at Vienna Airport
DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight have signed a contract for purchasing land in the Vienna Airport region. The new campus is set to become DHL´s gateway to Eastern Europe.
Freight Brussels Airport to invest 100 million Euro in logistics buildings
Belgium’s largest airport has announced plans to invest 100 million Euros in new logistics buildings.
Freight Atlas Air acquires two Boeing 777 freighters
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced that it will acquire two Boeing 777 freighters from LATAM. The aircraft will be used for ACMI services.
Freight ANA and NCA agree on business partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) signed a deal about a strategic business partnership.
Freight First Air receives first modified ATR42 freighter
First Air, a Canadian regional carrier, has received its first modified ATR 42 dedicated-freighter.
Freight DHL Express opens Brussels Airport Hub
DHL Express has officially opened its new freight hub at Brussels Airport.
Freight Western Global Airlines to expand cargo operations
The US Department of Transport has approved the expansion plans for cargo operator Western Global Airlines (WGA). Seven new destinations are confirmed to be served.
Freight Southwest Cargo to start international shipping
Southwest Cargo has announced to begin international cargo shipping in May 2018, pending government approvals. The first destinations are set to be in Mexico.
Freight NCA and Singapore Airlines Cargo announce partnership
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Singapore Airlines Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a strategic partnership.
Freight EFW secures contract for A321P2F
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus, announced today that it has secured a launch contract from Vallair for its A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion solution.
Freight UPS Airlines orders more B747-8F and B767-F
US cargo airlines UPS Airlines has announced to order additional Boeing cargo aircraft.
Freight Air Cargo demand raises up to 9% in 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a statement about the behavior of global air freight markets in year 2017. According to the report, the demand for freight grew by 9%, marking double the growth from 2016.
Freight Bangkok and Liege airport plan to share cargo knowledge
The airports of Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi and Liege have announced a strategic partnership to share cargo know-how.
Freight Lufthansa Cargo increases number of flights to Japan
Lufthansa Cargo has announced, that it will increase freighter services to Japan.
Freight Cargojet announces new services to South America and Europe
Canadian Cargojet has announced to open new international cargo routes to South America and Europe, starting in February 2018.
Freight FedEx Express opens new Shanghai Cargo hub
FedEx Express has announced the official opening of its new FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub located at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Freight Ethiopian Airlines to lease converted 737-800 freighters from GECAS
Ethiopian Cargo has committed to lease its first two Boeing 737-800SF freighters from leasing company CECAS. The first aircraft will be delivered in June 2018.