Freight News
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 launches ultra-long-haul cargo flight
UPS has launched a new Louisville-Dubai route which is the longest regularly-scheduled flight UPS has ever operated.
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 Lufthansa Cargo invests into US start-up Fleet
Lufthansa Cargo invests $10 million into US-based tech start-up Fleet.
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 Cincinnati Airport handled over one million tons in 2017
Cincinnati Airport has announced the annual cargo figures.
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 Boeing unveils unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle prototype
Boeing has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prototype. The multi-copter will be used for Cargo services. Initial flight tests have been completed.
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.
Freight Turkish Airlines orders three B777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced a firm order by the carrier for three more Boeing 777 Freighters. The aircraft will add to the existing cargo fleet of 11 aircraft.
Freight SF Airlines receives new Boeing 757 freighter
Chinese cargo operator SF Airlines has received its 41st freighter. The converted B757-200 arrived at Shenzhen Airport in the last days.
Freight Amazon Air expands its cargo fleet
Amazon Air’s fleet has grown to 32 freighters in December 2017.
Freight Liege Airport to invest over 50 million euros in cargo
Liege Airport has announced to realize major investments in cargo in 2018. 20 million euros will be invested in new facilities and warehouses and 30 million in new parking areas for freighter planes.
Freight New cargo centre at Copenhagen Airport
German developer to build new 20,000 m² air cargo centre at Copenhagen Airport.
Freight Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 777Freighter
Boeing has delivered the airline’s first B777 Freighter to Turkish Airlines.
Freight Budapest to become cargo hub for STO Express
Chinese delivery services company STO Express and EKOL have signed an agreement to establish an European hub for air cargo transportation at Budapest Airport.
Freight Volga Dnepr Group plans new base in Europe
Russia’s Volga Dnepr Group is planning to launch a new all-cargo carrier based in Leipzig-Halle.
