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Latest trends, news, and developments in the global air cargo industry. Covering insights from air cargo industry leaders, air cargo freighters, logistics, air transportation, and cargo airlines.
FedEx converts options into orders for a further eight Boeing 777F freighters
US express freight giant FedEx has announced that the company has exercised options held for a further eight…
Five crewmembers dead after Kenyan cargo plane crashes in Somalia
On March 22, 2025, a Kenyan-registered De Havilland Canada DHC-5D Buffalo cargo plane crashed as it prepared to…
CMA CGM to set up new air cargo hub in Chicago with Boeing 777 freighters
French logistics giant CMA CGM Group is to establish a new air cargo hub in Chicago as part…
Emirates SkyCargo goes bigger and bolder with latest livery design
A new Emirates SkyCargo livery featuring a bigger and bolder design has been unveiled on its aircraft for…
FAA calls for testing on Boeing 757 freighter cargo doors after incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended that all worldwide operators of certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters carry…
Boeing delivers 100th 767-300BCF to world’s largest aircraft type operator
Boeing has delivered its 100th 767-300BCF Converted Freighter to the world’s largest operator of the aircraft type, SF…
Magma Aviation expands and enhances operations in 2024
In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. With its strategic hubs in…
Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification
Embraer’s E-freighter, based on the Brazilian planemaker’s popular E190 regional jet, has received its European Authority for Aviation…
First Cessna SkyCourier arrives in Canada after clearing national certification
The first Cessna SkyCourier twin-turboprop has been delivered to the Canadian launch operator, Air Bravo Corporation, following certification…
Nolinor to order Natilus’ blended-wing-body aircraft for Far North cargo ops
Canadian airline Nolinor Aviation has secured several production slots to acquire Kona blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft from the Californian…
All Nippon Airways receives green light for takeover of Nippon Cargo Airlines
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has finally given the green light for All Nippon Airways (ANA) takeover…
Air cargo volumes set new record in 2024, rose by 11.3% over 2023 says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced on Wednesday, January 29. 2025, that full-year global air cargo demand…
Airbus to end BelugaST oversized cargo transport airline
European manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that it is to cease operations of its oversized cargo company, Airbus Beluga…
Windracers powers up with introduction of its newest cargo drone ULTRA MK2
During a vibrant launch event at the ME London hotel, UK-based cargo developer Windracers has introduced its newest…
Emirates SkyCargo adds two Boeing 747 freighters to meet rising demand
Emirates SkyCargo, the air freight division of Dubai-based Emirates, is adding two additional Boeing 747-400F freighters to its…
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters
Airbus has announced that STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with the European-based planemaker for…
The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry
New air freight and air cargo aircraft concepts are being driven by the need to find cheaper ways…