Ukraine War Squeezes Already Stretched Air Cargo Sector

AirBridgeCargo Airlines freighter aircraft
Russia’s AirBridgeCargo Airlines is one of the world’s largest air freight operators.
Credit: Joepriesaviation.net
As the war in Ukraine continues, at huge human cost, the global air cargo sector is also expecting a severe impact. Airspace closures and restrictions as well as reroutings, are expected to add to the existing squeeze on air cargo capacity and promise to drive up rates further. Since the beginning...
Helen Massy-Beresford

Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.

Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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