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Cathay Pacific adopts Cargo IQ’S new milestones

Cargo iQ’s newest freight planning and monitoring milestones, Freight into Warehouse control (FIW) and Freight out of Warehouse control (FOW), have been implemented by Cathay Pacific Cargo in Hong Kong to bring enhanced visibility of cargo during warehouse and ramp handling operations. In collaboration with its ground handling subsidiary Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) and its Cargo iQ Data Management Platform (CDMP) provider Global Logistics System (HK) Co. Ltd (GLSHK), the ... [+]

Additional freighter for Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its long-haul route network in the 2022-2023 winter flight schedule with additional flights to high-demand destinations, including a new destination.From the end of August, Lufthansa Cargo is marketing additional capacity with the entry into service of another B777F freighter. A further ... [+]

Air cargo tonnages and rates are both stabilizing

Global air cargo flown tonnages continue to remain stable in the last two weeks compared to the preceding two weeks, while the previously reported softening trend of the worldwide average rates seems to have halted last week, the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data show. Looking ... [+]

DB Schenker launches charter flights between Europe and South America

DB Schenker began offering additional charter capacities across the Atlantic the week of August 8. . The new route starts from the Netherlands and reaches Brazil after two stopovers in the USA. In South America, direct connections to Argentina and Chile are available. The weekly ... [+]

FAA Awards $3.26M

Pittsburgh International Airport's cargo infrastructure got a boost recently when federal officials announced a grant to help lengthen a key taxiway used by cargo planes at the airport.The July 26 announcement is the latest win for the region in increasing PIT's capacity to handle cargo ... [+]

IAG Cargo rescues racing pigeon

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group, has safely transported award-winning racing pigeon Bob back home after he took a 4,000-mile detour to America.In June, Bob took off from Guernsey, he was due to make the 10-hour trip home to Gateshead; however, somehow ... [+]

Atlas Air Worldwide to be Acquired $5.2 Billion

Atlas Air Worldwide, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE: APO) together with investment affiliates of ... [+]

Big moves for Agility; purchases John Menzies

Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of UK-based John Menzies PLC and will combine the business with its National Aviation Services (NAS) business to create a world leader in aviation services in 58 countries.Once integrated, ... [+]

DHL Express breaks ground for Munich gateway facility

DHL Express Germany marked the official start of construction for its new Munich Airport facility on July 27 with a groundbreaking ceremony. The buildingwill boast a gross floor area of over 11,000 square meters. This will make the facility almost seven times larger than the ... [+]

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines sign MoU of Cooperation

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The cooperation between two flag carriers will not only open up new opportunities to enhance the competitiveness and develop business, but also ... [+]

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