Air cargo

CLIVE: Dark clouds hang over air cargo industry

Demand was down in July as economic and political uncertainties continue to affect the air cargo market, says CLIVE Data Services.

Drone Delivery Canada flies dangerous goods to remote communities

Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has been approved to transport dangerous goods for a remote communities initiative with the University of British Columbia (UBC).

AFKLMP flies solar car for Sasol Solar Challenge

Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo has transported the Dutch Brunel Solar Team’s solar car to Johannesburg for the Sasol Solar Challenge.

Halifax Stanfield opens Air Cargo Logistics Park

The Halifax Stanfield Air Cargo Logistics Park (ACLP), the largest air cargo facility in Atlantic Canada, has opened.

Investors to acquire Atlas Air in $5.2bn deal

Atlas Air Worldwide will be acquired by a group of investors in a deal worth $5.2bn.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo approves Envirotainer Releye containers

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has upgraded its pharma and life science sectors by approving the use of Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP containers.

Etihad confirms order for A350 Freighters

Etihad Airways has firmed up its order for 7 Airbus A350 Freighters, confirming the deal announced at the Singapore Airshow earlier this year.

IATA: Demand falls at a reduced rate in June

Cargo demand continued to fall in June but at a reduced rate, according to industry data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Kerry Logistics adds charter flights to Huntsville

Kerry Logistics is ramping up its Kerry Logistics Controlled Network with 4 charter flights a week from Hong Kong to Huntsville, Alabama.

HPW Cargo joins Airblox's online marketplace

Vietnamese freight forwarder HPW Cargo has joined online marketplace Airblox, giving customers the option to trade electronic Block Space Agreements (BSA).

WFS provides Air China with ramp and cargo services in Liege

Air China and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have signed a 3 year cargo and ramp handling contract in Liege, Belgium.

IAG Cargo flies Bob the racing pigeon home

IAG Cargo has safely transported Bob the award-winning racing pigeon back home to the UK after he took a 4,000-mile detour and ended up in Alabama.