IAG Cargo Unveils New Operations Control Centre at London Heathrow

August 29, 2024
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has officially opened its new London Operations Control Centre at its largest hub, London Heathrow. This cutting-edge facility is a significant advancement in IAG...

DHL Express Successfully Relocates Chimpanzee Chocolat to Monkey World

August 29, 2024
DHL Express and Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre have announced the successful relocation of Chocolat, a female chimpanzee and victim of the illegal bushmeat trade in the Republic of Congo, to her new...

Swissport Achieves ISO 45001 Certification Across Global Network

August 28, 2024
Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has secured ISO 45001 certification across its worldwide operations. This certification, granted by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), highlights Swissport’s...

New Air-Freight Route Connects Urumqi and Bournemouth

August 28, 2024
A new air-freight route has been inaugurated between Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and Bournemouth, UK. The service, operating four round trips weekly with each journey taking approximately 10...

airBaltic Places 4th Order for 10 Additional A220-300s, Expanding Fleet to 90 Aircraft

August 28, 2024
airBaltic confirms an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth reorder will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to...

Alaska Airlines Clears Major Hurdle in $1.9 Billion Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

August 27, 2024
Alaska Airlines is advancing towards completing its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) chose not to challenge the deal. Announced in December, the merger will see Hawaiian...

Atlas Air Expands Fleet with Boeing 747-8 Freighters

August 27, 2024
Atlas Air Worldwide is set to enhance its airfreight capabilities with the addition of three Boeing 747-8 freighters, scheduled to enter service in late Q4 2024.

Puerto Rico’s Life Sciences Sector Thrives with 8% Increase in Exports and New Cargo Capacity

August 27, 2024
The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community is reporting steady growth of life sciences exports and has attracted new cargo capacity, according to figures provided by Rotate.

Another increase in air cargo handling at Vienna Airport

August 26, 2024
The positive growth trend in airfreight at Vienna Airport seen since the start of this year continued in the second quarter of 2024: Vienna Airport handled 141,118 tons of air cargo between January and...

Automechanika Dubai 2024 Awards: Celebrating Automotive Innovation and Excellence

August 26, 2024
Automechanika Dubai, the leading event for the automotive aftermarket industry, has announced the opening of the 2024 Automechanika Dubai Awards. This prestigious event honours outstanding achievements and innovations in the automotive aftermarket and service...