Air Freight

Air cargo growth slowed in November as supply chain issues affected demand, according to airline association IATA. The group’s latest figures show that air cargo demand in cargo tonne km …

The airfreight market is becoming more crowded and traditional operators face new competition, writes Ian Putzger. The phalanx of freighter operators has grown to include some unexpected names – CMA …

Industry stakeholders are somewhat optimistic about the future of heavy lift, although pandemic challenges remain, writes Michael Mackey. The heavy lift sector is looking forward to getting back to normal …

There are a variety of reasons for the ongoing ULD shortage and it is “extremely difficult” to predict how long it will persist, according to Frank Hung, vice president of …

IATA has warned that cargo capacity could come under pressure if governments adopt a knee-jerk reaction to the Omicron variant. The airline association said that in October cargo tonne kms …

Cargo handlers have been bolstering their handling operations in order to meet the surge in airfreight prompted by the pandemic. To navigate potential backlogs and increased volumes at airports, handlers …

AeroSHARK, a surface film that mimics the fine structure of a shark’s skin, is to be rolled out on Lufthansa Cargo’s entire freighter fleet from the beginning of 2022, making …

United Airlines has expanded its efforts to support those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis in India with the launch of a new online fundraising campaign.  Customers can donate to the airline’s relief …

Menzies Aviation’s joint venture (JV) with Iraqi Airways – MASIL – has begun cargo operations at Baghdad International Airport MASIL, a joint venture between Menzies Aviation, Iraqi Airways, Air BP …