Archives



Air

Antonov Gears up for Global Expansion

ANTONOV Airlines will establish a presence in USA and Hong Kong as part of ongoing expansion plans. The Kyiv, Ukraine-headquartered carrier recently established a new office at London Stansted Airport in the UK, and has appointed a General Sales Agent in Japan and Australia. "We are excited to be growing our presence globally in some of the world's most dynamic economies," said Oleg Orlov, Vice President, ANTONOV Company. "Ukraine has developed excellent links ... [+]

A world first… “Road Feeder Service Cool” can now be booked!

Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo ... [+]

Alliance on Passage of Annual Appropriations Bill

The Alliance for Aviation Across America commends the approval of an omnibus spending bill, which provides funding, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through Sept. 30, 2017. The legislation provides more than $16.4 billion for the FAA, including funding for the airport contract tower program ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo, Cargolux announce landmark cargo partnership agreement

Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 9 for a strategic operational partnership in air cargo transportation. This unique and ground breaking agreement, the first of its kind in the air cargo industry between a mainline airline and a ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo continues to enhance route network

Lufthansa Cargo is continuing to enhance its route network by making improvements of its cargo connections and the freight capacity of Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings long-haul passenger flights. Further destinations will be added in the coming months via Eurowings belly capacity on long-haul flights. From ... [+]

Real-time tracking can now be booked on many routes

Lufthansa Cargo is now offering an optional tracking service, liveSensor. It allows cargo airline customers to keep an eye on their shipments over the course of the entire transport route, in real time. liveSensor can be used to not only determine where a shipment is, ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide Places Two 747-8 ACMI Freighters with Cathay Pacific Cargo

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced the placement of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters into ACMI service for Cathay Pacific Cargo, a leading global airline based in Hong Kong. Both 747-8 Freighters will be operated by Atlas Air, Inc. and will fly on behalf of Cathay Pacific ... [+]

British cargo airline, CargoLogicAir, takes delivery of third Boeing 747 freighter

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the British cargo airline, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 747 freighter in less than 18 months. The London Stansted Airport-based airline, which received its UK Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) at the start of 2016, now operates ... [+]

Polar Air Cargo, LOT Polish and Swiss Sign up with WFS in North America

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) growing operation in North America has been boosted by new contracts with Polar Air Cargo, LOT Polish Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines. In Cincinnati, WFS has been awarded a three-year contract to support Polar Air Cargo and its partners. In addition ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo Brings the World’s Best Racehorses to Dubai

Emirates SkyCargo has been transporting some of the world's best racehorses to Dubai for one of the most prestigious global racing events, the Dubai World Cup, which will take place on the 25th March at the Meydan racecourse. Champion thoroughbred horses have been arriving from all parts ... [+]

More »