Explainer: Why are there no modular cargo aircraft?
Why are modern freighter airplanes not modular? In the cargo industry, modularity of various kinds revolutionized the sector…
Air Cargo
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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.
Air cargo growth to continue into year-end peak: IATA
The strong growth seen in air cargo during the pandemic is expected to continue into the peak demand…
BBAM confirms two converted A321 P2F freighters for Lufthansa Cargo
Lessor BBAM confirmed it is leasing two Airbus A321 P2F (passenger-to-freighter) cargo jets to Lufthansa Cargo, part of…
Cargo giants: which aircraft can carry the most freight?
Some cargo jets have a greater capacity than others when it comes to carrying unusually large or heavy…
First dedicated freighter for GEODIS takes off from AMS
Full freighter takeoff. The first aircraft for France-based logistics company GEODIS is taking off on September 5, 2021…
US carrier Eastern Airlines to launch cargo arm with converted B777s
US-based Eastern Airlines is moving into cargo, hoping to take advantage of the opportunities in the growing e-commerce…
Air cargo demand: has it reached its peak or does it have room to grow?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made its impact felt the world over, including on the global aviation market. But…
Boeing 767 freighter suffers tail strike, but continues flying for 8 hours
A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft suffered a tail strike while departing from Tokyo, Japan, to Vancouver, Canada, but…
What are the largest cargo airlines?
In the world of aviation, air cargo is a critical market which helps to keep global supply chains…
ANA launches new e-Commerce freight service
Japanese airline group ANA Holdings (ALNPY) is launching a new logistics service dedicated to transporting cross-border e-commerce cargo…
Covid-inspired innovation: how is cargo stored in a passenger cabin?
While stuffing cargo into the belly of an aircraft is a relatively easy job, passenger cabin loading is…
Airbus determined to bring more competition to the cargo market
With the increasing demand for air cargo, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus chief executive believes the market needs…
How cargo is easing the financial pain of the pandemic for carriers
“I was at Lufthansa Cargo. I wish I had stayed there.” These sentiments from Lufthansa Group chief executive…
Gatwick Airport sees cargo volumes doubling if runway plans approved
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) predicts that it will double cargo volumes if its plans to use its Northern…
Is Hong Kong airport the air cargo world leader?
For years, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has been regarded as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. Here,…
What has life been like for cargo pilots during the pandemic?
During the pandemic, passenger planes were grounded and many pilots lost their jobs. Cargo pilots, however, still kept…
GAMECO & Boeing to boost 767 freighter conversion capacity in China
Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company (GAMECO) announced plans to create additional capacity in China for the…
Air cargo demand still above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021
Air cargo demand continued above pre-pandemic levels in August 2021, according to data from the International Air Transport…