Air France-KLM extends WFS contracts at major North American gateways

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo across major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the U.S. market to over 20 years. READ: Messe München Acquires Miami’s Air Cargo Americas Air […]

Air France KLM and Kuehne+Nagel lead in ULD tracking with SkyCell tech

In a significant development initiated at the beginning of this year, Air France KLM joined forces with SkyCell. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Unit Load Device (ULD) tracking capabilities across Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s entire ULD fleet, marking a significant milestone in the industry. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has chosen SkyCell as […]

Air France-KLM selects Accelya’s Cargo Revenue Accounting

Accelya has announced it will provide Air France-KLM with its Cargo Revenue Accounting (CRA) solution, to process and optimise the airline’s cargo billing, settlement and accounting processes. Air France-KLM has selected the multi-airline variant of the solution that will be used across the group. With Accelya’s CRA solution, Air France-KLM has access to reliable, comprehensive, […]

Evolution in the commercial cooperation between Air France-KLM and CMA CGM

In May 2022, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM announced their intention to enter into a cargo commercial cooperation, which became effective in April 2023. The tight regulatory environment in certain important markets has prevented the cooperation from working in an optimal way. As a consequence, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM today announce their decision to […]

Aviator strengthens partnership with Air France–KLM

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, has strengthened their partnership with Air France–KLM Airlines by extending contracts at two stations. Under one of the extended partnership agreements, Aviator will provide Air France–KLM with ground handling and de-icing services at Stavanger Airport, Norway. The contract is signed […]

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have been making every effort to keep vital supply chains in place amidst the pandemic. Approximately 6,000 cargo-only flights have been carried out in recent months. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is currently operating services to more than 100 long-haul destinations. The next logistical challenge will be the global distribution […]

Air France KLM will not acquire Virgin Atlantic stake

Air France KLM will no longer acquire a 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic but remains committed to expanding its trans-Atlantic joint venture. On 21 November, the US Department of Transportation granted Anti-trust Immunity to Air France KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to expand their trans-Atlantic joint venture. The partners have finalised the joint […]

Sustainability Matters to the Cool Chain Association

Shippers will offer insights into challenges facing the temperature-controlled supply chain at the Cool Chain Association’s Americas Conference, Sustainability Matters. The Produce Marketing Association and California-based berry shipper Driscoll’s will join speakers from companies including Air France KLM, Cargolux and Able Freight for a two-day event focusing on a sustainable cool chain. Thought leaders and […]

CCA pilot data sharing scheme to cut food waste

Cool Chain Association members have piloted a new scheme to tackle food loss by sharing temperature data from perishable consignments moving from Latin America to the Middle East. Five pallets of berries and avocados were monitored from Guadalajara, Mexico to delivery in Kuwait using loggers powered by secure Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Partners for […]

Air NZ fined for cargo price fixing

The Australian Federal Court has ordered Air New Zealand (Air NZ) to pay A$15 million in penalties after legal action by the ACCC against a global air cargo cartel four years after it initially dismissed the case against the airline. The Court found Air NZ made and gave effect to agreements with other airlines to […]

Delta to share cargo facilities in Seattle with Air France KLM

Delta Cargo is continuing to co-locate with partners by sharing cargo warehouse facilities with Air France KLM in Seattle. The move will allow more space for cargo capacity and make shipping easier and more convenient for the airlines’ shared customers. The Seattle warehouse has hosted Virgin Atlantic since 26 March 2017 and the ‘One-Roof’ partnership […]

Schiphol to link flower shipment data with air waybill numbers

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is increasing transparency in the supply chain by linking flower shipment data to air waybill numbers at source. The Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP) aims to make Schiphol the smartest airport in Europe through increased use of data sharing and includes initiatives such as the Holland Flower Alliance Data Sharing Working Group, […]

Cargo turns around in the second half for Air France KLM

Cargo at Air France KLM experienced a strong turn around in the second half of 2017, with traffic and revenue improving substantially. The airline group says improvements were driven by solid demand growth to and from Asia at the beginning of 2017 and from Latin America in the second half of the year, which it […]

Delta Cargo expands IATA CEIV network across Europe

Delta Cargo has expanded its IATA CEIV network across Europe with the addition of Dusseldorf Airport, operating the facilities in conjunction with Air France KLM. The airline has 50 pharma approved stations around the global with seven International Air Transport Assocation Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (IATA CEIV) approved facilities all connected to Delta’s […]

Air France-KLM, Virgin, Delta and China Eastern expand strategic partnerships

Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have announced plans to grow their strategic partnerships through various equity investments. As part of the agreement penned, Air France-KLM will acquire Virgin Group’s 31 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic for around £220 million ($287 million) with the transaction set to take place in 2018. Air […]

VIDEO: Delta Cargo’s Kristin Colvile

AZura Productions interviewed Delta Cargo’s managing director of cargo revenue management, marketing and alliances, Kristin Colvile last week at air cargo europe in Munich to hear about the carrier’s latest developments. She also talked about the challenges that Delta faces and gave her opinions on the future of the air cargo industry. Atlanta-headquarter Delta operates a mainline fleet of […]

Air France KLM continues to make losses in 2017

Air France KLM has continued to make losses in the first quarter of 2017 with a net loss of €216 million ($235.8 million) for the group. The loss is up 39.4 per cent on the negative result of €155 million during the same period of 2016 despite revenue increasing 1.9 per cent to €5.7 billion. […]

Pharma Gateway Amsterdam recognised for supporting IATA CEIV

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recognised Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s support of the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) program. Schiphol formed Pharma Gateway Amsterdam (PGA) a year ago to provide a transparent and qualified pharma air cargo supply chain, and members must undergo CEIV certification and are provided […]

Air France takes delivery of its first Boeing 787

Air France has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787, which it will deploy on its Paris – Cairo from January. The aircraft, a 787-9, was delivered through leasing company AerCap, and is the ninth 787 for the Air France-KLM Group. It is also the 500th 787 produced on Boeing’s production lines. The Group has […]

Alexandre De Juniac takes over at IATA

Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken over the role of director general and chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from Tony Tyler. De Juniac, who was chairman and CEO of Air France – KLM is succeeding Tyler who is retiring after five years in charge. He was confirmed as the […]

Air France cargo grows in July, KLM struggles

Air France KLM has seen cargo volumes fall by 6.7 per cent to 700 million revenue tonne kilometres (RTK), with KLM struggling but Air France seeing some growth. In July, KLM saw RTK fall by 11.8 per cent to 399 million while Air France was up one per cent to 300 million. Available tonne kilometres […]

AF-KLM reduces cargo losses and aims to break even in 2017

Air France KLM has reduced its cargo losses to 116 million euros ($127.5 million), and continues in its aim of returning the freighter business to breaking even in 2017. The first half cargo loss was reduced from 116 million euros in the same period of 2015, while losses in the second quarter were reduced to […]

Air France KLM sees growth in April

Air France KLM ended its slump in volumes with revenue tonne kilometres (RTK) increasing by 0.9 per cent in April. Cargo in RTK was up by 0.9 per cent to 709 million in April while capacity in available tonne kilometres (ATK) was down by two per cent to 1.1 billion, and the load factor increased […]

Air France KLM reduces loss in Q1

Air France KLM has reduced its losses to 155 million euros ($178 million) in the first quarter of 2015 and the cargo division has also seen improvements. The net loss has fallen compared to 559 million euros in the first quarter of 2015 while the cargo division’s operating loss was 50 million euros compared to […]

Air France receives 70th Boeing 777

Air France has taken delivery of its 70th Boeing 777, a -300ER variant, as it remains loyal to the aircraft programme. The French flag carrier was the launch customer for the 777-300ER in 2004 and the 777 Freighter in 2009, and took delivery of its first 777-200ER in March 1998. Air France is part of […]

Air France KLM continues to struggle in March

Air France KLM has seen its cargo volumes fall by 13.5 per cent in March, and load factors keep falling, as it struggles with overcapacity. Revenue tonne kilometres (RTK) for the group were down by 13.5 per cent to 711 million while available tonne kilometres (ATK) declined 10.7 per cent to 1.1 billion. The load […]

AF-KLM CEO, de Juniac to succeed Tyler as IATA head

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) board of governors has recommended Alexandre de Juniac succeed Tony Tyler as the association’s director general and chief executive officer (CEO). The board unanimously approved recommending de Juniac, who is Air France-KLM chairman and CEO, to succeed Tyler running IATA when he retires in June. The decision will be […]

ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand. The ACCC had taken action against 15 airlines, of which, 13 paid fines totalling $98.5 million, while Garuda and Air New Zealand appealed. Proceedings against Garuda and Air New Zealand were dismissed on 31 October […]

Bram Graeber to leave Air France-KLM

Bram Graeber is to leave Air France-KLM on 1 June to work at Royal Boskalis Westminster. Graeber has worked for the business for 20 years and was executive vice president cargo and executive vice president of Transavia. A successor will be announced in the near future. Air France KLM chairman and chief executive officer, Alexandre […]

Slight improvement for AF-KLM in January

Air France KLM has seen revenue tonne kilometres (RTK) fall by 6.4 per cent to 667 million in January, though the load factor has increased. Though RTK fell by 6.4 per cent, capacity measured in available tonne kilometres (ATK) dropped by a larger amount, by 6.8 per cent to 1.1 billion. This meant the load […]