IATA: Growth slows as economic conditions worsen

Growth slowed considerably in January as supply chain and capacity issues combined with worsening economic conditions hit demand, IATA reports.

TIACA welcomes six new members to Board of Directors

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has welcomed six new members to the Board of Directors, representing the airport, airline and handling sectors.

Embraer launches E-Jet freighter conversion

Embraer has entered the airfreight market with passenger-to-freighter conversions of its E190 and E195 models.

Qatar Airways and Cainiao fly to Sao Paulo

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao Network have launched weekly charter flights to support e-commerce growth in South America.

Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777-8 Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for five Boeing 777-8 Freighters.

Budapest Airport joins TIACA as trustee member

Budapest Airport is taking its membership of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) to the highest level by becoming a trustee member.

Swissport acquires Belgium Airport Services

Swissport has completed the acquisition of Belgium Airport Services as it extends its footprint in the Benelux region.

Air cargo flies into period of uncertainty

Freight volumes returned to pre-pandemic levels in February but war in Ukraine means the market is heading into a period of uncertainty, says industry analyst CLIVE Data Services.

Teleport joins WebCargo platform

Teleport will go live on WebCargo this month, making its capacity available to over 3,000 freight forwarders.

ATSG orders 29 A330s from EFW

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has committed to 29 Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter conversions from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) as it looks to diversify its fleet.

Nippon Express opens Delhi airport logistics centre

Nippon Express (India) has opened a logistics centre at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.

Etihad Cargo revenue grows 49% in 2021

Revenue for Etihad Cargo grew 49% in 2021, contributing to 55% of the group’s revenue for the year.