Qantas Freight and Australia Post are big proponents of the Airbus A321 converted freighter, which hasn’t gained widespread popularity.
Air Canada is expanding its freighter network to Europe and Latin America for the winter.
UPS has opened a larger air cargo and package terminal in the Philippines to better connect Asia with its global network.
Alaska Airlines is aiming to grow its cargo revenue to $750 million by decade’s end behind a new push into international markets and intra-island freighter service in Hawaii.
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Boeing 777 freighters to expand its fleet in the short term and will receive eight 777-8 freighters next decade, once the new type enters production. (Photo: Ethiopian Airlines)
The first true Airbus challenger to Boeing’s dominant position in cargo aircraft production completed its first test flight on Tuesday.
The Airforwarders Association has appointed Steve Smith, with a long record in disaster response logistics, as its new executive director in Washington.
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and the cargo division of Malaysia Airlines have nearly finished integrating their operations and systems for their upcoming joint cargo business.
Amazon has stopped using 21 Air, saying it’s a temporary step while it evaluates factors behind the fatal accident with one of its planes last week.
FedEx plans to invest $400 million at two airports in India to upgrade its air cargo facilities.
UPS plans to shift Hong Kong all-cargo routes from Poland and Vietnam to the Philippines after getting the green light from U.S. authorities.
CMA CGM has promoted a senior executive from its British business to head its North American unit.
Korean Air is making large capital expenditures in container handling automation and refrigerated store rooms at two key cargo hubs.
Global Crossing Airlines is dropping its lawsuit against Ascent Global Logistics as the two companies end their relationship.
DHL Express has moved into a larger terminal at Shenzhen airport in China to support direct international air flows in a busy manufacturing region.
United Airlines’ Cargo President Jan Krems is stepping down next month after a dozen years at the carrier and a reputation as one of the best air cargo executives of the past 40 years.
DHL Group delivered strong results in the second quarter behind its Express division, which captured more heavyweight air cargo from logistics companies and AI-projects looking for reliable air capacity in a tight market.
Lufthansa Cargo profit grew behind strong demand in the second quarter, helping to move the airline towards its ambitious goal of becoming one of the three largest freight carriers in the world.
A second international airport has opened in Sydney, Australia, highlighted by a new cargo zone that operates 24/7, giving businesses more shipping capacity and flexibility. Australia Post and Qantas have set up an air parcel terminal to expedite e-commerce traffic.
Logistics powerhouse DSV has launched its third direct air charter service to Chicago-Rockford airport, taking advantage of its proximity to the big city while avoiding delays at crowded O’Hare airport.
