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Emirates SkyCargo and DCAA sign MoU for transport of Dangerous Goods

Emirates SkyCargo and the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority have signed an MoU to streamline processes for the transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGs). The MoU was signed by Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Executive Director, Aviation Security and Accidents Investigation Sector, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Budoor Al Maazmi, Emirates Cargo Government Business Development Manager in the presence of Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo. Under the terms of the agreement, the ... [+]

SkyTeam Cargo Launches V EXCELLENCE

SkyTeam Cargo, the global airline cargo alliance, has launched V EXCELLENCE, a dedicated program for shipping COVID-19 vaccines. Harnessing years of combined experience in shipping pharmaceuticals, the cargo alliance’s 12 members are driving service excellence to ensure the safe delivery of vital supplies as vaccination ... [+]

Turkish Cargo carries UNICEF’s Covid-19 vaccines

Holding the widest flight network in the world, Turkish Cargo undertakes an important mission within the extent of struggling the pandemic by carrying UNICEF's (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Kovid-19 vaccines and health equipment all around the world. This successful brand delivered 1.7 million ... [+]

Emirates SkyCargo marks one year of passenger freighter operations

On Monday, March 16, 2020, Emirates flight EK 2503 took off from Dubai to Kuwait. Although operated on a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft, EK 2503 carried no passengers but about 34 tonnes of bellyhold cargo that was urgently required in Kuwait. It was the first time ... [+]

IAG Cargo reports 18.5% increase in revenues

IAG Cargo announced its 2020 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,306 million over the period from January 1 to December 31, 2020, an increase of 18.5% on 2019 at constant currency.  Overall yields for the year were up 94.6% on the same time ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo expands CEIV Pharma-certified network

The Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Centers in Munich and Chicago, which opened in summer 2020, were recently CEIV Pharma-certified. This means that, in addition to CEIV Pharma certification as an airline, Lufthansa Cargo offers an excellent pharma network of 32 stations worldwide. After extensive testing, the ... [+]

WFS joins latest Brucargo ‘Digital Green Lane’

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’. Two years ago, WFS was one of the first cargo ... [+]

Boeing re-delivers 50th 737-800BCF

Boeing re-delivered its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter the week of March 8. “As we reach this milestone less than three years after the first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter took to the skies, we at Boeing thank our customers for making the 737-800BCF the ... [+]

Delta provides global reach in efforts to end pandemic

Delta is in a unique position to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine on a global scale thanks to its extensive global network, unmatched international airline partnerships and proven ability to safely and effectively transport COVID-19 vaccines. The global carrier is also using its unique Vaccine Watch ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo posts record earnings

Lufthansa Cargo achieved the best result in its 26-year history in the 2020 financial year. Revenue rose by 11% to 2.76 billion euros, while adjusted EBIT amounted to 772 million euros (previous year: 1 million euros). This corresponds to a margin of 28% (previous year: ... [+]

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