Freight News
Freight Vietnam Airlines considering own cargo unit
The South East Asian carrier is considering to open an own dedicated cargo unit to cover the growing demand for cargo operations in Vietnam.
Freight Swissport signs agreement for new cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport
Swissport International Ltd. signed a long-term lease agreement with airport operator Fraport AG for a new air cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South.
Freight West Atlantic receives first converted B737-800 Freighter
The Coventry-based cargo airline West Atlantic has taken delivery of the first ever converted Boeing 737-800BCF Freighter.
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 ANA orders two Boeing 777 Freighter
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced an order for two Boeing 777 Freighters.
Freight FedEx announces investment in its Memphis hub
US courier delivery services company FedEx has announced to invest in its headquarter and hub airport in Memphis, Tennessee.
Freight Everts Air cargo orders two MD-83SF
Everts Air Cargo, a Fairbanks-based charter cargo airline has announced it will convert two MD-83 into full freighter aircraft.
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 GECAS offers new flexible loading system for B737-700 CF
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced it will use Telair’ Flexible Loading System for all Boeing 737-800 converted freighters.
Freight Silk Way Airlines could acquire up to 20 B747-8F
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Airlines could require 20 additional Boeing freighters to cover the high cargo demand in the next years.
