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...

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...