Air cargo

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a dedicated cargo service directly connecting Africa with Chengdu, in southwestern China.

ASL Aviation Holdings acquires two Boeing 747-400ERFs, strengthening its long-haul freighter business and expanding its owned aircraft portfolio.

Qatar Airways Cargo is set to increase its service through Hong Kong International Airport and beyond, following the signing of a MOU with Airport Authority Hong Kong.

Air freight demand between Asia and Europe is expected to remain strong, as the market shifts from e-commerce toward higher-value cargo linked to AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

Regulatory approvals and customer base expanding.

Capital A's logistics subsidiary Teleport and Avalon Airport have signed a partnership agreement to establish a cargo hub at the Melbourne-adjacent airport.

Oman Air Cargo expands its network with five new routes, boosting connectivity to Singapore, Tashkent, Sochi, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

SolitAir secures UK TCO certification, expanding its cargo network to the UK and beyond with plans to grow its fleet to 20 aircraft by 2027.

A new solution for airlines seeking to convert their aging first-generation Airbus A330s to freighters faster is being offered by a Turkish-UK company.

Milan Malpensa Airport-based MSC Air Cargo has ordered five Boeing 777-8 Freighters.

Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has contracted Boeing to convert a 767-300ER passenger aircraft into a freighter.

Ethiopian Airlines expects to announce orders for new freighters soon after the Farnborough Airshow.

Israeli drone-maker Colugo Systems is developing a heavy-lift VTOL uncrewed cargo aircraft with funding support from national defense and innovation agencies.

DHL raises earnings outlook as air cargo rebounds with strong demand, improved trade conditions and growth in key global corridors despite challenges.

A Boeing 737-400 converted freighter operated by Pakistan's K2 Airways has gone missing over the Arabian Sea during a cargo flight from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan on July 7.

FTAI and AEI partner to deliver 737-800 freighters with engines tailored for cargo, addressing demand for cost-efficient, lower-utilization solutions.

Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.

U.S. signs open skies pact with Cambodia including seventh-freedom cargo rights as Techo International Airport gains support.

Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport.

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China Southern Airlines has ordered seven Boeing freighters, comprising two 777Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first Chinese carrier to commit to Boeing's latest freighter variant.

Royal Jordanian Airlines is advancing its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve a competitive fleet size and expand its cargo operations with A330Fs.

CMA CGM Air Cargo moves to acquire Paris-based maintenance provider Crystal Aero Solutions to support its growing freighter fleet.

As Ascent Aviation Services preps for its first IAI 777-300ER P2F conversion, nearly 100 Spirit Airlines aircraft are keeping its new widebody hangars busy.

FedEx pilots have voted to approve a new contract, one addressing compensation, retirement, scheduling and other benefits, the group’s union said.