Cargo

Emirates has increased Dubai–Nairobi services to three daily flights, improving connectivity for travelers while adding cargo capacity to support Kenya's tourism and exports

IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic

Emirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy a converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 6% in May 2026, led by Africa and North America, despite continued disruption in the Middle East

Two highly trained tracking dogs will travel with Emirates SkyCargo to Zimbabwe to support conservation efforts and anti-poaching operations

Air France Cargo organized the transport of Layish, a five-year-old rescued lion, from Paris to South Africa. The wild animal was released into the SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary

Swissport has launched operations at Shanghai Pudong's newly launched Smart Cargo Hub, partnering with China Eastern and Smarex to boost global e-commerce logistics

Cathay Group orders two more Airbus A350F aircraft, increasing its total to eight freighters as it boosts efficiency and long-haul cargo capacity

Air China Cargo has ordered four more Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total to 10 aircraft as it expands long-haul cargo operations

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo will be the first to resume operations on the Tel Aviv route in early June, and Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings are expected to join later

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 6% in May 2026, led by Africa and North America, despite continued disruption in the Middle East

Two highly trained tracking dogs will travel with Emirates SkyCargo to Zimbabwe to support conservation efforts and anti-poaching operations

Air China Cargo has ordered four more Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total to 10 aircraft as it expands long-haul cargo operations

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) has announced an increase in passenger traffic in March, alongside a drop in the number of flights and a dramatic decrease in the amount of flown cargo

IATA introduces DG Digital, a fully digital tool for dangerous goods declarations, reducing shipment rejections and improving safety across air cargo operations

The plane landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on a direct flight from Seattle, as part of a multi-phased plan that includes retiring the older 747s that also fly to Israel, and expanding the fleet to 20 aircraft by 2030

Riyadh Air launches cargo operations as part of a broader strategy to turn Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and logistics hub. Riyadh Cargo brand will be based on a wide-body fleet and focus on digital innovation and connectivity to key markets

Danger at sea: According to an official report, about 15 small boats attempted to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The ship's armed security team returned fire, preventing a takeover

Emirates' cargo arm has partnered with autonomous aircraft company LODD to test the use of advanced drones in Emirates' global delivery network; the two companies will study VTOL cargo tech after Hili's successful tests

Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook: IATA reports modest passenger gains, stronger cargo demand, and widening regional differences, with Asia Pacific and Africa leading the quarter