Kuehne+Nagel names Leon Diradourian as Middle East Managing Director

Global logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Leon Diradourian as Middle East Managing Director, with responsibility for its GCC+ Cluster markets, effective 1 June.

EFW completes first A330P2F conversion for ATSG

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has converted its first Airbus A330 for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), which will be operated by ULS Airlines Cargo.

Atlas Air and Turkish Cargo sign ACMI agreement

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and Turkish Cargo have signed a new long-term ACMI agreement to operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter.

Avianca Cargo flies 20,100 tons of flowers for Mother's Day

Avianca Cargo transported a record-breaking 20,100 tons of flowers for the Mother’s Day 2025 season, a 15% increase compared to last year.

SAL joins Cargo iQ as a full member

Saudi Arabian logistics and supply chain service provider SAL has joined Cargo iQ, strengthening the quality standard group’s presence in the Middle East.

Pascale De Mieter to boost cargo handling at Maastricht Aachen

Pascale De Mieter has been appointed Cargo Sales Executive at Maastricht Aachen Airport to boost cargo handling operations.

Qatar Airways and Virgin add capacity in Australia

Qatar Airways Cargo and Virgin Australia have signed a new partnership to increase capacity to and from Australia.

Thai appoints HWF as GSSA for Denmark and Sweden

Thai Airways has selected ECS Group subsidiary HWF as its exclusive GSSA in Sweden and Denmark from 15 May.

LATAM Cargo flies 25,000 tons of flowers for Mother's Day

LATAM Cargo transported more than 25,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador in time for Mother’s Day, a 4% increase over last year.

China Airlines orders Boeing 777-8 Freighters

China Airlines has been named as the newest Boeing 777X customer with an order for 777-8 Freighters and 777-9 passenger aircraft.

University of Alaska to test Windracers ULTRA drones

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has purchased two Windracers ULTRA Mk1 drones to develop deliveries for remote communities in Alaska.

TIACA and Pharma.Aero join Food and Farm for Health project

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has partnered with Pharma.Aero to promote the Food and Farm for Health project.