East Midlands Airport lands major UK-first deal with Chinese cargo operators

East Midlands Airport has landed a major deal with Chinese cargo operators which are starting regular flights this month –

Why aviation needs a human-centred reset

Like many industries, aviation encountered multiple challenges post-pandemic. People returned to work faced with new technology, new protocols, and new

Digital twins accelerate Brussels Airport’s net zero target by two decades

UK-headquartered climate tech firm, IES, has used its digital twin technology to demonstrate the potential for Brussels Airport Company’s buildings

Fresh produce supply at risk, warns logistics chief

This week’s parliamentary session with Baroness Hayman, regarding the industry’s questions in relation to the proposed introduction of plant health

Avianca transported over 20,000 tonnes flowers during the 2025 Mother’s Day season

Avianca Cargo, a leading cargo carrier in the region, successfully concluded its Mother’s Day 2025 season with a historic record,

LATAM transports 25,000 tonnes of flowers ahead of Mother’s Day season

LATAM group’s cargo affiliates successfully concluded the high season for flower shipments for Mother’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to the

IAG confirms order for 71 long-haul aircraft

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed a substantial widebody fleet expansion with an order for 71 new long-haul aircraft,

Trump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade deal

A new UK–US trade agreement has slashed tariffs on British steel, aluminium, and cars—prompting celebrations in the manufacturing sector but

Linda Hickey joins Avolon Board as Non-Executive Director

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, announces the appointment of Linda Hickey as an independent non-executive Director to its

BIFA realigns its policy and compliance team

In an ongoing reorganisation of its policy and compliance team, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has promoted Pawel Jarza

Finnair Cargo joins Smart Freight Centre

Finnair Cargo has joined the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a global non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of

Norse Atlantic completes IndiGo wet-lease agreement with two more aircraft

Norse Atlantic Airways has entered into a wet lease agreement with Interglobe Aviation Limited (“IndiGo”) for two more aircraft. This

Pre-Tariff Rush and Falling Fuel Prices

Asia-Pacific carriers reported the highest year-on-year (YoY) growth in March at 9.6 percent, significantly above the previous month’s 5.2 percent.

Ethiopia’s floriculture tests the waters

Ethiopia’s flower exporters are experimenting with a bold shift: moving part of their highly perishable product away from air cargo

The lifeline of the flower trade

Fresh-cut flowers don’t wait. Their value fades with every hour lost to poor handling, customs bottlenecks, or imprecise cold chain

60 seconds with… Guillaume Crozier

As the Chief Cargo Officer of dnata, Guillaume Crozier leads the company’s global cargo operations and strategy. What was your

Airfreight network for Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom

With around 25,000 islands across 11 countries, Southeast Asia poses a unique challenge for logistics. “Doing well in this region

Why air cargo security can’t afford to blink

Security in air cargo is no longer about routine compliance, it’s about responding in real time to dynamic threats and

Schiphol Express introduces automated air cargo handling

Joloda Hydraroll has installed an automated air cargo handling system for Schiphol Express at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to make trailer

FL Technics expands EASA approval for Boeing 737 MAX base maintenance

FL Technics, a global MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) provider and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully received official

Qatar Airways Cargo unveils strategic brand campaign

Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of its boldest brand campaign – “Leading Global Trade”. More than just a tagline,

London Heathrow remains main option for British trade

The sudden closure of Europe’s busiest airport, London Heathrow, following a fire at a near-by electrical substation had a profound

WCS 2025 delivers a challenge to the industry

Against the backdrop of record-breaking attendance in Dubai, the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) closed with a strong call for

Kale Logistics to develop Oman’s national port community system

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), along with its local partner Novel Muscat, has been awarded the contract by the Ministry of

Lufthansa Cargo helps orphaned bear start a new life

A 22-year-old brown bear named Trishka has just arrived in Belgium after a life-changing journey from Kazakhstan — made possible

KlasJet expands presence in Germany with Berlin and Cologne bases

KlasJet, an exclusive private and corporate jet charter company and part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft,

United Cargo at EWR: Purpose-built to move what matters

In today’s fast-moving logistics landscape, speed, reliability, and specialisation are critical. Whether you’re shipping high-value pharmaceuticals, temperature-sensitive perishables, or time-critical

FourKites and Chorus announce partnership

FourKites and Chorus, the Moonshot factory that is radically transforming how companies make, move and manage their assets, today announced

Riyadh Air and Ink Innovation partner to define Delivery Management

Riyadh Air, the digitally native national carrier of Saudi Arabia, is joining forces with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to

US Tariffs’ impact onaviation aftermarket, MRO service providers, OEMs, and Operator

The aviation industry, a complex web of interconnected players from aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) to aircraft operators and the vital maintenance,

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