Cargo News
JAL and Yamato Holdings Announce Cargo Carrier Aircraft Service
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (YHD) have decided on the routes and number of flights of a dedicated freighter aircraft, which is scheduled to start operating in April 2024
Ethiopian Airlines Completes Conversion of Africa’s First B767 Passenger Aircraft into Freighter
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s best airline, has announced the completion of passenger to freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and launched a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa.
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo announce landmark agreement
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world.
Air Canada Cargo joins the CargoWise platform
Air Canada Cargo announced that it has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise platform as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities.
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines extend partnership
Swissport and Hong Kong Airlines are extending their long-standing partnership in Japan until 2025.
Cathay Pacific in August 2022: nearly 90 percent increase of number of passengers
Cathay Pacific today (September 16, 2022) released its traffic figures for August 2022. The airline’s traffic figures continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, notably the mandatory hotel quarantine arrangement for inbound travellers.
Air Canada Cargo Becomes First Canadian Carrier to Approve Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Container
Air Canada Cargo will be the first Canadian operator to use the new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, the Envirotainer Releye RLP and larger RAP, as part of the AC Absolute solution. The Releye RLP and RAP containers are designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight.