WeFreight Appoints Axel Herzhauser as Global Managing Director

November 24, 2023
Dubai-headquartered freight forwarder WeFreight has appointed Axel Herzhauser as its new global managing director, effective immediately.

Dronamics and UAE’s SDF Ink JV for Black Swan Cargo Drone Production

November 23, 2023
Cargo drone airline Dronamics and the UAE’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to produce Black Swan cargo drones.

Schiphol Airport’s Planned Reduction of Flights Deferred Amid US-EU Air Transport Agreement Concerns

November 23, 2023
The Dutch government has backed down on its plans to cut the number of flights at Schiphol Airport after objections from the US and European Union.

Alaska Air Cargo Enhances Fleet with Latest 737-800BCF, Adding Another in 2024

November 23, 2023
Alaska Air Cargo has put into service a new 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and will add another second 737-800BCF “early next year”. The 737-800 freighters have been sourced  from Alaska Airlines’ passenger fleet. The US cargo...

LATAM Cargo Completes Freighter Fleet Expansion with Boeing 767 Addition

November 22, 2023
LATAM Cargo has completed its freighter fleet expansion with the addition of another Boeing 767 freighter. The Boeing Converted Freighter is the third 767 delivered to the airline this year and is the final unit...

WestJet Cargo and Flexport Join Forces to Enhance Canadian Exports to Asia

November 22, 2023
Canadian airline WestJet Cargo has partnered with supply chain logistics platform Flexport to widen the reach of Canadian airfreight exports into Asia. Under the agreement, Flexport will ship Westjet Cargo’s export cargo to key Asia...

EgyptAir Boosts Cargo Fleet: Orders Two A330-200P2F Conversions from EFW

November 22, 2023
EgyptAir has placed an order with German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) for two A330-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions.

Steven Polmans Re-elected as Chair of TIACA for 2024-2025 Term

November 21, 2023
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has re-elected Steven Polmans as chair for a two-year period following the organisation’s executive elections for the 2024-2025 term.

Wiremind to Launch SKYPALLET 2.0 with Enhanced Capacity Optimization for Freight Forwarders

November 21, 2023
Wiremind is developing its capacity optimisation technology to better meet the needs of freight forwarders. The company said it is working closely with a number of forwarders and partners to enhance its SKYPALLET solution to...

Ethiopian Airlines Elevates Passenger Experience with Thales AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment for Airbus A350-1000

November 21, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it selects AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft Airbus A350-1000.