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CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion devices
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
AirportsFire at Heathrow Airport: after chaos and disrupted flights, now it's time for controversy
And the blame game is on full display
The fire that broke out last Friday at the North Hyde electricity substation has unleashed chaos at Heathrow Airport, the UK's main hub and one of Europe's busiest. The power outage has stranded hundreds... more
AirlinesFedEx reinforces its fleet: options for ten new airplanes confirmed
ATR-72/600F model, delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029
ATR, the reference manufacturer of regional aircraft worldwide, today announced a major contract with FedEx Corp, the world’s express transportation provider, for the acquisition of 10 -72/600F. This o... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport fire (2): cancellations, delays and hardships for thousands of passengers
Return to normality not before a few days. Cancelled flights to and from Italy - VIDEO
A violent fire has interested a substation, an operational section of London-Heathrow airport (see AVIONEWS), triggering a series of disruptions and delays in air connections, with repercussions that go... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines, AfDB sign MoU for Bishoftu Mega-Airport
Nearly $8 Billion to transform Addis Ababa's Air Hub
On Saturday, March 15, Ethiopian Airlines Group officially signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking a crucial step towards the construction of the new "Bishoftu International... more
CargoEmbraer Commercial Aviation expands its sales organization
With the Global Leasing and Freighter team
Embraer Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam,... more
CargoIATA: "World Cargo Symposium 2025" in April in the EAU
Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 "World Cargo Symposium" ("WCS") will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping... more
CargoFAA speeds up hiring process for air traffic controllers
Duffy announces pay hikes and incentives; Musk 'Recalls' retired radar men
In an ambitious effort to address the country’s dire air traffic controller shortage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has re-announced a series of initiatives to accelerate the “top talent” of the F... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand +3.2 in January
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January... more
AirportsAirports: China speeds up customs checks for particularly important goods
The measure aims to boost the development of international air transport and trade
"Green channels" and sixteen measures aimed at improving efficiency in cargo management, passenger treatment, public services, reducing logistics costs and increasing the capacity of key ports more
AirlinesAircraft. Istanbul: heavy snowfall affects air traffic
Flights cancelled until February 21. Those at Sabiha Gökçen Airport are also at risk
Turkish alone has cancelled over 150 flights today; Pegasus, SunExpress and AJet operating at Istanbul's second airport are also likely to cancel further flights more
AirlinesRussian airspace closure causes aviation emissions increase
The measure, forcing substantial deviations from the route, has weighed on CO2 emitted globally
The exclusion of Russian aircraft from Western airspace –following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022– has forced European airlines to make substantial detours, with measurable impacts on gl... more
AirportsEuropean airport passenger traffic finally exceeds annual pre-Covid levels in 2024
Top 5, mega airports, freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
The Full Year 2024 traffic report released today by ACI EUROPE confirms that Europe’s airports finally surpassed pre-Covid (2019) passenger volumes last year, welcoming more than 2.5 billion passengers. Passenger tr... more
CargoEmbraer's E-Freighter aircraft earns triple certification
By EASA comes after FAA and ANAC approval in 2024
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for global operations. Full certification from the Federal Aviation A... more
AccidentsUN an-26B/100 plane suffers damage while going off runway during landing
It happened a few hours ago at the airport of Ndélé, Central African Republic; 2 injured
An Antonov An-26B/100, registration UR-ELB and operated by Air Urga for the United Nations, was involved in an accident a few hours ago at Ndélé airport, in the north-east of the Central African Republic. T... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
International routes experienced exceptional traffic levels for the 17th consecutive month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing:Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
AirlinesJapan: agreement signed on SAF for air cargo transport
Annual supply contract between DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing
Dhl Express, a leading global express service provider, has signed an agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions in air transport in Japan. The agreement... more
AirlinesAirbus Beluga Transport closes its doors
The unit dedicated to the transportation of special cargo with A-300/600ST Beluga aircraft
According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the division... more
AirlinesTwo appointments at Lufthansa Cargo, from the beginning of the year and from March 2025
New leaders for Europe & Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions
Lufthansa Cargo is welcoming two executives to new positions at the start of the year: Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over as Head of Region Europe... more
AirlinesEmirates Sky Cargo wet-leases two more 747 airplanes
Approaches 2025 with +15% in cargo capacity to meet growing global demand
Emirates SkyCargo, to meet growing global demand that has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down throughout 2024, has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, starting 2025 with... more
AirlinesAircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs
Initial order for 2024 doubled. The model will be operated in the cargo sector
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated b... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 10 million passengers in 2024
Number of travellers back in the double-digit millions; cargo remain robust
Return to the double-digit millions: more than 10 million passengers took off and landed at Cologne-Bonn Airport in 2024. This means that the number of travellers climbed back above the 10 million mark... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport reports modest passenger growth in November 2024
Around 4.6 million passengers travel via FRA last month
In November 2024, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 4.6 million passengers, a slight 1.0 percent increase from the same month last year. Compared to pre-crisis levels, passenger traffic at FRA was... more
CargoAircraft and cargo. IATA: demand up 9.8% in October 2024
15th month of consecutive growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
AirportsEurope’s airports continue strong passenger growth in October
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for October 2024, revealing sustained growth in passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network.Passenger numbers i... more
AirlinesLondon-Heathrow Airport: third runway by 2025?
CEO Woldbye hopes so, trusting in the decisions of the new Labour government on the long-standing issue
During the Airlines 2024 conference held yesterday in London, Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow Airport Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for expansion for Heathrow Airport (London's main airport, as... more
AirlinesSustainability: IAG announces e-SAF agreement with Infinium, an Electrofuel Supplier
Counsell: "We are on track to reach our 10% SAF target by 2030"
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasing agreement with e-SAF electrofuel producer Infinium, which plans to supply the UK market with power-to-liquid... more
AccidentsB-737/400 cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania
At the origin, it seems, a pilot-tower communication error. One victim and one seriously injured
Residential building with 13 inhabitants on fire: tragedy narrowly avoided. The aircraft, operated by Swiftair on behalf of DHL, had taken off from Leipzig airport more
AirlinesAircraft. Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo, new strategic partnership
The collaboration has already seen the movement of approximately 2,400 tons of goods since October 1st
Qatar Airways Cargo announced on Tuesday the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, a cargo carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership, inaugurated by Qatar Airways Cargo... more
AirlinesCanada: runway excursion for B-767/338ER plane operated by Cargojet Airways for Amazon Air
A malfunction of the slats would have caused the landing gear to collapse
Flight CJT2387, operated by Cargojet Airways for Amazon Air in the early hours of yesterday morning on a B-767/338ER cargo aircraft (registration C-GAZI), went off the runway after landing at Vancouver... more
CargoBoeing: air cargo traffic to double by 2043
Global freighter fleet to grow to 3,900 airplanes over the next 20 years
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. These... more
AirlinesAirplanes and transport. IATA: growth for cargo in September
Positive trade lane results
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (C... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the 3Q
Following a strong Summer travel season
Lufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the third quarter following a strong Summer travel season. The highlights are: Strongest revenue quarter in the company's history, w... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Nuuk, Greenland, will be inaugurated soon
From the end of 2026, the expansion of Ilulissat and the transformation of the heliport in Qaqortoq will follow
With the development of the existing small airport, Greenland will open a new international airport in its capital, Nuuk, scheduled to open on November 28. This is the first of three new transformation... more
AirlinesFraport: traffic figures in September; growth for passengers and cargo
Frankfurt Airport welcomes 5,8 million ones last moth
Frankfurt Airport served some 5.8 million passengers in September 2024, a 1.2 percent increase on the same month in 2023. Domestic traffic grew by 1.3% and European traffic by 2.6%. In contrast, intercontinental... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a new Vice President Asia-Pacific
Elodie Berthonneau takes over from J. Florian Pfaff as of October
As of 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore, replacing J. Florian Pfaff. She will head the sales and handling organization... more
CargoIATA: strong air cargo demand growth extend into July
Several factors should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.• Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (... more
AirportsStuttgart tests unmanned cargo tractors
British-made drone testing at the German airport
An unmanned electric airport tractor designed for handling goods has been tested in Germany at Stuttgart airport. The tests are managed by the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in collaboration... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a Head of Global Markets
The airline strengthens overall sales with new management position
Effective 15 July, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: cargo drives the revamp
A maxi load of furniture and interior furnishings towards Equatorial Guinea
Desks, doors and other furniture and furnishings were transported from Genoa to Equatorial Guinea. In total 90 packages of various sizes for a total of 90 cubic meters of goods transported to the central... more
AirportsFraport: increase in passenger numbers and cargo volumes in May
Frankfurt Airport welcomed 5.5 million passengers
Around 5.5 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport in May. This was equivalent to a growth of approximately 6.9 percent compared to the same month of 2023. Because of the very early Whitsun... more
AirlinesIATA’s 80th AGM: aviation leaders assemble in Dubai
The meeting-summit will take place from June 2 to 4
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting... more
AirlinesJapan sanctions Russian airline
Cargo operator carrying out large transports
Ten Russian operators and entrepreneurs sanctioned by Japan. Among theme there is also the operator TTF Air, specialized in the defence and cargo air transport sectors, based in the city of Bryansk. The... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand continues strong growth into 2Q
Several factors should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter (Q2). <br id="isPasted"> Total de... more
CargoEurope studies solutions to replace Antonov planes
Solutions to have aircraft with strategic transport capacity
Cargo planes built by the Ukrainian state company Antonov are known to be the largest in the world. These are aircraft used to move large cargo, including helicopters, vehicles and oversized components... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo posts fourth month of double-digit growth in March
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
AirlinesBrescia Airport wants its independence
Management company opposes it and reminds investments made and to be made
The Itaian "Gabriele D'Annunzio" airport of Brescia-Montichiari is at the center of a political dispute between Veneto and Lombardy Regions. The latter asks for its relaunch, accusing the former of using... more
AirlinesItalian Poste airline renews agreement on maintenance
Entrusted to a well-known national operator monitoring five B-737 airplanes
The air carrier Poste Air Cargo, an Italian company of the Poste Italiane Group, has signed a 30-month agreement for the maintenance of its entire fleet, made up of five B-737/400 freighter version aircraft,... more
CargoOpenCargo Lab established with leading airfreight industry partners
Announced at the "IATA World Cargo Symposium" ongoing in Hong Kong
Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves... more
AirlinesChina Airlines sells five cargo planes
They will be sold to two foreign operators specialized in the air freighter sector
The Taiwanese national carrier China Airlines has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of five B-747 cargo aircraft. The planes will be sold to two foreign operators: an Asian airline and... more