Fiasa executive director Siganeko Magafela during a panel discussion at the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Aviation Summit in KwaZulu-Natal last week. Source: Barsa Aviation Summit 2026 South Africa’s aviation sector currently has sufficient jet fuel stocks to meet demand for about three weeks, but industry warns that infrastructure constraintsContinue Reading
Canadian freighter operator Cargojet reported softer fourth-quarter financial results, reflecting the broader slowdown in transpacific cargo demand and ongoing volatility in global trade flows — trends closely watched by African air cargo stakeholders linked to Asia-bound supply chains. For the fourth quarter, Cargojet recorded revenues of C$284.7 million, representing aContinue Reading
Malta-based Bridges Air Cargo is preparing to launch operations with its first Embraer E190 converted freighter, marking a key milestone for the airline just five months after delivery. The E190F, registered 9H-BRD and leased from US lessor Regional One, was delivered in August last year. Bridges Air Cargo, announced asContinue Reading
Vienna International Airport recorded its highest-ever air cargo volumes in 2025, driven by expanded long-haul connectivity, strong pharmaceutical traffic and continued growth in e-commerce shipments. Total cargo throughput reached 313,763 tonnes, representing a 5.3% year-on-year increase, according to the airport. The performance was supported by the targeted expansion of long-haulContinue Reading
Tunisian cargo carrier Cargo Wings Express has acquired two Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft as it prepares to commence commercial operations. The aircraft have been leased from Bulgaria-based Cargo Air and are aged 38 and 39 years, according to aviation data platform Planespotters. Both freighters are currently parked as theContinue Reading
Royal Air Maroc Cargo has expanded its African air freight network with the launch of a new dedicated freighter route linking Casablanca in Morocco with Dakar, Senegal. The weekly service operates between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), strengthening cargo connectivity between North and WestContinue Reading
Kenya Airways is accelerating plans to expand its cargo operations, aiming to increase the business unit’s share of group revenues from 10% to 20% in 2026. Speaking to African Cargo and Bulk Handling, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria outlined the airline’s immediate and long-term plans, which include the introduction ofContinue Reading
Angolan airline Transportes Aéreos Angolano (TAAG) has signed a new codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA), marking a significant milestone for aviation in Southern Africa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing passenger travel while potentially expanding airfreight options across the region. The agreement is now in effect, with ticketContinue Reading
Global air cargo markets are bracing for a potential rate surge following the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s emergency decision to ground all MD-11 freighter aircraft in the wake of last week’s fatal UPS crash in Louisville. The grounding is expected to strain capacity on key routes, particularly across theContinue Reading
ECS Group’s subsidiary, AVS GSA Services, has been appointed as the new General Sales Agent (GSA) for DHL Aviation in Malaysia, managing the airline’s scheduled freighter operations from the country. From Kuala Lumpur, DHL Aviation operates flights to Singapore and Hong Kong, while Penang handles services to Hong Kong, withContinue Reading
