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
"On Top of the World Tree: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas": This is the name of the impressive art exhibition that the Shangai Museum will host, courtesy of the very special cargo consisting of thousands of treasures that China Eastern Airlines will carry
Cluj International Airport strengthens its position as Romania’s leading regional hub, reporting growth in passenger traffic and cargo volumes despite global uncertainty and route disruptions
Heathrow Airport reports strong April transfer demand up 10% YoY, even as passenger numbers dip 5%. Cargo steady, highlighting resilience amid Middle East disruptions
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed a new order for six Boeing 787-9 jets, boosting long-haul expansion and cargo capacity from Addis Ababa. On April 8, 2026, the airline celebrated 80 years of service
ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic
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
Significant 16.5% increase in cargo transported via passenger flights alongside a 9% rise in cargo planes. El Al continues to lead in cargo transport on passenger flights, followed closely by a U.S. airline. All the details inside
