National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth new-build Boeing 777-200F freighter, completing the airline’s 2024 order for four aircraft and strengthening its international air cargo capabilities. The latest aircraft, registered N798CA, was delivered at Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington and is expected to enter commercial service shortly. The additionContinue Reading
Network Aviation Group has reported a strong performance during the first half of 2026, with its Network Airline Services (NAS) and Network Airline Management (NAM) divisions benefiting from resilient air cargo demand, changing trade patterns, and increased reliance on air freight across key international markets. Speaking during Air Cargo ChinaContinue Reading
Atlas Air Worldwide has completed its previously announced acquisition of a 49% minority stake in Air Atlanta, strengthening its position in the global air freight market and expanding access to widebody freighter capacity across key international trade routes. As part of the agreement, Atlas subsidiary Titan Aviation Holdings has separatelyContinue Reading
Cathay Cargo delivered a strong performance during the first half of the year, reporting significant increases in both cargo volumes and revenue as growing demand for high-value technology products and AI-related shipments continued to strengthen the global air freight market. The airline transported 869,000 tonnes of cargo, representing an 8.5%Continue Reading
African air cargo carrier Astral Aviation has restarted its dedicated freighter service between Haikou, China, and Johannesburg, South Africa, marking another significant step in strengthening trade and logistics connectivity between Africa and Asia. The renewed service will operate in partnership with Fly Noor Aviation Services following the signing of aContinue Reading
MIE Events is pleased to announce the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niche Ideas, an international company specialized in the development and management of major events in the fields of infrastructure, aviation, and investment. This agreement marks an important milestone in the development of Global AviationContinue Reading
Air cargo carriers across the Asia Pacific region experienced stronger demand in April as businesses rushed to move goods ahead of anticipated price increases linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. According to preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargoContinue Reading
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to impact global aviation and air cargo operations, with airlines extending flight suspensions, rerouting services, and adjusting network strategies as security concerns persist across the region. For Africa’s cargo and logistics sector, the disruptions are creating ripple effects across international trade lanes,Continue Reading
Çelebi Aviation has officially entered the Kenyan aviation and air cargo sector following the acquisition of Africa Flight Services, a cargo and ground handling operator based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The Turkey-headquartered ground handling company acquired 100% of Africa Flight Services, also known as Transglobal Cargo Centre Ltd, inContinue Reading
Brussels Airport has further cemented its role as a key European gateway for Africa-bound project cargo following the launch of a new logistics facility by ConnexEurope. The development marks a strategic move to enhance cargo handling capabilities, particularly for complex and oversized shipments destined for African markets. As demand forContinue Reading
