Comac to convert ARJ21 airliner into a freighter

January 16, 2023
Chinese airframer Comac has completed design work on a program to convert the ARJ21 airliner into a freighter. The project to develop a freighter conversion variant of the ARJ21 commenced in May 2020, and involved...

GSSA Strike Aviation expects air cargo market to pick up in second half of 2023

January 16, 2023
GSSA Strike Aviation is expecting that the air cargo market will pick up in the second half of the year following a tough opening six months. The company said that it expects the market slowdown...

NAS appoints GSSA for TAAG Angola Airlines in the UK and Ireland

January 16, 2023
Network Airline Services (NAS) has been appointed as the GSSA for TAAG Angola Airlines in the UK and Ireland, effective from January.

Cathay Pacific doubles its flights to the Chinese mainland

January 16, 2023
Cathay Pacific will more than double its flights to the Chinese mainland and increase its belly capacity as China has eased pandemic restrictions. Effective in January, China’s government has authorised flights from Hong Kong and...

Ethiopian Airlines adds bellyhold capacity to China market

January 16, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines has become the latest carrier to add bellyhold capacity to the China market following the easing of Covid restrictions. The carrier said that the frequency of flights will increase starting in February and...

Air Partner handles first export cargo flight

January 16, 2023
Aviation services group Air Partner has handled Teesside International Airport’s first export cargo flight. In recent weeks, the team has arranged for three Cessna aircraft to fly automotive cargo into Teesside for a global manufacturer...

Munich Airport witnesses massive growth in all traffic figures in 2022

January 15, 2023
A busy summer has gifted Munich Airport massive growth in all traffic figures in 2022: Passenger numbers rose by 19 million year on year to a total of 31.6 million.

Rhenus opens new modern multi-user facility in Mumbai

December 20, 2022
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions India has opened a modern multi-user facility in Bhiwandi. With its approx. 28,000 square metres of space, it is one of the largest warehouses in the Mumbai area. This is enabling...

Gebrüder Weiss prepares for Turkey’s growing appeal to European importers and exporters

December 20, 2022
International transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss is preparing for Turkey’s growing appeal to European importers and exporters by making more specialists and transport connections available. The main focus is on transports between Turkey...

WFS announces new contracts secure in Asia for baggage handling services

December 20, 2022
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced that it has secured two significant contracts in Asia for baggage handling services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and the renewal of its CIP Terminal Services contract...