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CargoLogicAir launches 1st scheduled service: twice-weekly 747F UK-Mexico

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, launched its first scheduled cargo route on August 19, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights departs from CLA's base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights operate to Mexico City International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The full aircraft routing, which sees ABC's 747 freighter also operating via Houston, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi enables CLA to ... [+]

Hurricane Update: Restrictions Extended in IAH

Hurricane Harvey has dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas of Texas, and because the storm has stalled, as many as 50 inches of rain are expected in some areas. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently closed. The IAH Airport Authority advises ... [+]

ABC’s Network, Products Strategy Boosts Volumes by 16% in 1st half of 2017

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reinforced its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing freight carriers by reporting a 16% increase in volumes in the first half of 2017 to 335,000 tonnes, boosted by particularly strong demand across its Asia Pacific network. ABC also achieved a 13% ... [+]

Delta Named “Cargo Carrier of the Year”

For the second consecutive year, Delta Cargo has been awarded Cargo Airline of the Year at the Atlanta Cargo Awards. The annual award is based on the most tonnage handled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Delta handled a total of 134,000 tons at Atlanta, making it the ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide Announces 2nd 747-400F Service for Nippon Cargo Airlines

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit has entered into an agreement to operate a second Boeing 747-400 Freighter for Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), with an opportunity for additional aircraft in the future. This aircraft will be flown on key routes across ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo launches new temperature protection solution

As part of its endeavor to offer customers with a wide range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions, Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest cargo airline is rolling out a new white cover solution developed in collaboration with DuPont. Featuring DuPont’s Tyvek® Xtreme™ W50 material, the ... [+]

Flying Horses Spotted at Budapest Airport

Racehorses bred in Hungary were flown to China in mid August on board a Cargolux Boeing 747. The Friesian and Shagya Arabian horses, trained specifically for combined driving, took off from Budapest Airport in special freight containers, accompanied by a team of carers and vets, ... [+]

Hactl achieves all-round improvement with VR training

(Hong Kong, 15 August 2017) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has introduced a revolutionary Virtual Reality (VR) training environment that will enable new staff to gain valuable experience before working in the challenging ramp environment. Unlike existing ... [+]

Tim Campbell Joins PASSUR as EVP of Innovation and Customer Advocacy

PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.  a business intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data company, announced today that Tim Campbell has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of Innovation and Customer Advocacy. PASSUR is committed to developing enhancements to the air traffic management system which will increase the ... [+]

Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air ... [+]

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