Air cargo

Boeing has released the first official image of the structurally complete 777-8F since the aircraft briefly appeared outside the Everett production facility.

A performance analysis of the world's top 20 cargo airports in 2025 shows that total freight volume for the grouping was 3% higher than in 2024 and 1% above the previous record level of 2021.

The first 777-8F emerged briefly for the first time from Boeing’s Everett production facility as it was transferred between buildings to begin final completion.

Airbus has completed the first main deck cargo door for the A350F, the widebody’s freighter variant it plans to fly in 2026.

Fueled by growing a freighter fleet, Middle East carriers have clear plans to develop their cargo business, even if disruption in the regions means this is temporarily on pause.

Vietnam Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first leased Airbus A321 freighter within the next two months.

MASkargo has entered a strategic partnership with Teleport to expand its presence in the fast-growing Southeast Asia air cargo market.

The Xi’an air transport sector has announced an investment to develop the Sinotrans Northwest International Air Freight Distribution Center.

SolitAir has been granted the Air Cargo or Mail Carrier from a Third Country Airport (ACC3) designation.

Chinese arms developer Norinco has conducted the first flight of its Chang Ying-8 large uncrewed cargo aircraft, also known as Luca.

AerCap has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters.

Operators are positioning themselves to capitalize on Africa’s strong air cargo market, but challenges remain in tapping its full potential.

All-Boeing airfreight logistics operator Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has placed a record order for 20 Airbus A350Fs, with options for an additional 20.

E-commerce demand is here to stay in the long term, but Trump’s tariffs led to trade lane changes and disruptions in the Middle East have caused reroutings.

FedEx has opened a new transshipment center at Taipei Taoyuan Airport, doubling its facility footprint and increasing its package-handling efficiency.

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) sees securing a second Middle East hub carrier as critical to its long-term international strategy.

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IATA reports that air cargo demand reached a record high in 2025, according to recently released data from December.

Sun Country Airlines expects its two newest cargo aircraft to be operational early in the third quarter, further expanding its flying for Amazon.

FedEx is taking delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five major U.S. airports.

Airlines serving the Brazil-France market are set to gain new flexibility after the countries reached agreement on a modernized air services framework.

Air cargo traffic on Asia-Europe routes surged in 2025 as Asia-North America flows contracted amid trade tensions.

Lufthansa Cargo is adding two destinations to its Airbus A321 short- and medium-haul freighter network, the operator said.

DHL Aviation boosts West African logistics with two Boeing 737-400(SF)s, enhancing transit times, delivery reliability and trade connectivity.

Insufficient crew coordination in an Air Atlanta Icelandic 747-467F cockpit led to a stall warning at takeoff and a tail strike in 2023, investigators say.