Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in Airlink, Strengthening African Expansion Strategy

August 26, 2024
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of the multi award-winning airline’s ambition to further develop its operations across the African...

Cargojet Expands Fleet, Boosts Revenue Amid E-Commerce Boom

August 23, 2024
The airline has reported a 10.1% increase in second-quarter revenue, reaching C$230.8 million, up from C$209.7 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.5% to C$79.1 million. Co-CEO Jamie Porteous...

British Airways Suspends London-Beijing Flights Amid Increased Costs and Route Challenges

August 23, 2024
The new routing, avoiding Russian airspace, has extended flight durations by approximately one hour, leading to a 20% rise in fuel costs and a 35% reduction in navigation expenses.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport Sees Major Cargo Growth and Expansion

August 23, 2024
The expansion added 2,880 square meters to cargo handling and truck maneuvering areas, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the airport’s growth. The addition of a cargo logistics center, operated by Tababela Cargo Center, has...

Harris Manolopoulos joins SmartLynx as fleet director

August 22, 2024
With nearly 20 years of experience in aviation and a strong background in fleet management, Manolopoulos will oversee optimal fleet utilization and efficiency. He previously served as Fleet Director at Volotea and General Manager...

Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Dar Al-Handasah for Mega Airport City Project

August 22, 2024
The new airport, just 40km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, is set to revolutionize Ethiopian aviation with a capacity to serve 110 million passengers annually, quadrupling Bole International’s current capacity.

WFS Secures 5-Year Ramp Handling License at JFK Terminal 4

August 22, 2024
The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of potential service providers’ operations, presence at JFK and in North...

Turkish Cargo Earns IATA Smart Facility Certification

August 21, 2024
Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has received the IATA Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification. This prestigious certification, received for the SMARTIST Terminal, confirms that Turkish Cargo’s operational procedures comply with...

Ethiopian Airlines Awarded US President’s Lifetime Achievement

August 21, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group and a rapidly expanding global airline, has been honored with the US President's Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade, signed by President Joseph R. Biden, recognizes the airline's...

Kale Logistics Appoints Sanjeev Madavi as Chief Innovation Officer

August 21, 2024
In his new role, Sanjeev will lead Kale's continued expansion into multi-modal community platforms, aiming to enhance and develop new services that complement the company’s flagship Cargo Community Systems (CCS). His focus will be...