Air Freight News
Airbus turns military cargo plane into water bomber to fight wildfires
Airbus SE is testing a system to equip its A400M military transporter planes with water tanks to fight wildfires, which are occurring with greater frequency…
Heathrow-based IAG Cargo kickstarts graduate scheme
• IAG Cargo has started the application process for its 2022 graduate scheme • IAG Cargo is the cargo division of International Airlines Group (British…
UPS shares sink as delivery volume drops more than expected
United Parcel Service Inc.’s package deliveries declined more than expected during the second quarter, driving the shares down even as higher prices helped boost sales…
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WorldACD: Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 28)
In week 28 (July 11 - 17), worldwide chargeable weight decreased by -5% compared with the week before, and the average worldwide rate decreased slightly,…
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FedEx reduces US Sunday deliveries as e-commerce cools
FedEx Corp. plans to scale back Sunday delivery service in far-flung areas of the US, the latest evidence that the e-commerce surge spurred by Covid-19…
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Saudi Arabia plans air-cargo roadshows to lure Amazon, DHL
Saudi Arabia plans to stage a number of roadshows in the next 12 to 18 months as it seeks to persuade the likes of Amazon.com…
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Ethiopian signs proposal with De Havilland Canada for up to 4 freighter cargo door kits
The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement.
BBAM Orders 9 More 737-800 BCF, Takes First Position at New Conversion Line
BBAM takes initial positions for 737-800BCF conversions at Canada-based MRO provider KF Aerospace
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WorldACD: Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 27)
WorldACD's latest views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up till Sunday July 10.
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DHL Express delivers chimpanzees to their new home in Liberia
• DHL partnered with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue & Protection (LCRP), providing logistics services to relocate four rescued chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia • In celebration…