IATA: Air Cargo and Passenger Demand in 2024 reached record-high

February 1, 2025
Geneva, Switzerland: Air cargo and passenger demand in 2024 reached record-high, with growth of 11.3 percent and 10.4 percent, respectively, incurred during the year compared to 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association...
Al-Futtaim Logistics

Al-Futtaim Logistics Ascends to New Heights with Prestigious ASA-100 Accreditation

January 15, 2025
In an era marked by rapid transformation in the logistics sector, Al-Futtaim Logistics has emerged as a vanguard of innovation and sustainability. In an exclusive dialogue with Air Cargo Update’s Associate Publisher, Poonam Chawla,...

WorldACD: Tonnages and rates begin dropping after strong Q4 peak

December 31, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Air cargo’s strong seasonal fourth quarter (Q4) appears to have peaked, with tonnages and rates dropping slightly in the second full week of December, including from Asia Pacific origins, according to the...

United Cargo The belly-carrier trailblazer

December 16, 2024
With United States Postal Service (USPS) as one of its largest customers, United Cargo operates 4,000 flights daily in the US for domestic mails alone and an additional 1,500 flights for international routes. While...

Global air cargo demand up nearly 10% in October 2024, the 15th month of consecutive growth

December 4, 2024
Geneva, Switzerland: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the total global air cargo demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th...

Avianca Cargo Latin America’s global carrier

November 18, 2024
Latin America’s top cargo carrier is repositioning its brand while enhancing customer experience. With global imports cargo markets on recovery thread, it expects better results year-on-year. “Avianca Cargo operates one of the most extensive...

Over 800,000 jobs in Dubai will lean on aviation industry by 2030

November 2, 2024
Dubai, UAE: Nearly 30 percent of Dubai’s GDP in 2023 came from aviation and the sector is seen to have a greater impact on the city’s economy with 185,000 jobs it will generate by...

Silk Way West Airlines: Leading the Way to Profitable Growth and Pragmatic Sustainability

October 17, 2024
With the demand for cargo services continuing to rise, Silk Way West Airlines has positioned itself as a key player in the global logistics sector. The airline has placed orders for eight new Boeing...

SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network

October 1, 2024
Paris, France: SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of...

Qatar Airways Cargo: Giving back to the world while dominating the market

September 18, 2024
Qatar’s national freight carrier is a game-changer when it comes to global humanitarian and animal rescue efforts. Its vision is clear—continue growing its business with massive investments in technologies and aircraft, while giving back...