Air Cargo

Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.

EgyptAir is acquiring a small freighter to go with its trio of widebody cargo planes.

Airfreight is one solution Abbott Laboratories is using to replace lost production from a U.S. plant that was closed down by the FDA.

Saudi Arabian Airlines is investing in seven 777 converted freighters as it looks ahead to strong cargo opportunities.

A hard landing on the runway puts stress on a plane. ATR is using artificial AI to help identify any damage and get planes flying again.

Israel Aircraft Industries announced Cargojet as the third customer for its program to convert Boeing 777 jets into full-time freighters.

Boeing has landed a large freighter order from Lufthansa, while Embraer has launched a program to modify used planes for cargo in the regional market.

Air Transport Services Group seems to have immunized itself from air cargo volatility by leasing aircraft to e-commerce shippers and U.S. government personnel.

Atlas Air’s cargo business is on a steep growth path this year and ongoing fleet investments indicate management’s confidence in the future.

Airlines are carrying less cargo because of global economic headwinds, but the slowdown isn’t reflected in shipping rates.

More planes and less cargo haven’t translated yet to a big drop in shipping prices between North America and Europe because of airport logistics problems.

Freight forwarding, supply chain and express units see strong trade-related demand.

Expeditors suffered a serious cyberattack in the first quarter, with a loss of volume, but still managed to make more money than the first quarter of 2021.

The U.S. military has tapped private cargo airlines to ferry weapons for Ukraine to Poland.

Canada isn’t a sleepy cargo destination anymore. E-commerce, cross-border and international shipping are robust, and Canadian airlines are adding freighters to meet the demand.

Cargojet last year announced an order for two passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Boeing 777 but was less public about buying six more of the aircraft.

Converting passenger aircraft for cargo use is like rebuilding a house. One alternative is a quick makeover for carrying parcels in the cabin.

Over the last few years, and as economies continue to evolve, many companies across many industries are switching to technology as a new way to streamline their operations.

UPS persevered through a drop in demand during the first quarter, beating analysts’ profit estimates.

COVID lockdowns in major Chinese cities are bottling up freight shipments, but the full impact on global trade won’t be clear until this summer.

Air Lease Corp. is writing off $800 million worth of aircraft it can’t reclaim from Russian airlines – another reason leasing could be more expensive.

The U.S. government is preventing the sale of any item to a Russian cargo airline it accuses of flying U.S.-made aircraft in violation of sanctions.

United Airlines more than doubled its cargo revenue in the first quarter versus 2019. The passenger side is nearing full health too.

Logistics companies like Dimerco are combining air and road transport to move supplies for Mexican manufacturers from Asia.

China took steps to restart export manufacturing, but strict COVID measures pose a continuing challenge for logistics providers.

Alpine Air Express flies for FedEx and UPS. By acquiring a small cargo airline, it also picked up DHL Express as a customer.

Passengers get a smoother journey, airlines save money, and air pollution is reduced with new aircraft descent procedures at large U.S. airports.

A torrent of backlogged cargo in China is expected to overwhelm global ports once Chinese authorities end widespread COVID lockdowns.

Delta Air Lines grew Q1 cargo business because of supply chain chaos like that unfolding in Shanghai now. (Photo: Delta)

Air France-KLM is an early adopter of the new Airbus A350 freighter, which is based on the popular long-haul passenger aircraft.

The European Union’s permission for airlines to load cargo in the passenger compartment during the pandemic will expire on July 31.

Canadian passenger airline WestJet is transforming itself into a hybrid passenger-freighter airline.

United Airlines is bringing back dozens of 777s after a safety issue was resolved, but the process is taking longer than expected.

Fuselage of DHL Express Boeing 757-200 freighter broke in half after the plane skidded off the runway.

UPS’ surcharges close in on rival FedEx’s levies.

Maersk is one of the world’s dominant container shipping lines. Now it is making a play to be a major cargo airline.

The ripple effects on logistics from Shanghai’s quarantine are being felt beyond the city as companies try to redirect freight to alternative import/export gateways.

The air cargo market turned negative in March, after a strong February, because of the Ukraine war. Analysts say inflation and lower export orders could signal less shipping activity ahead.

Crane Worldwide Logistics is tired of fighting for space on cargo jets, so it’s leasing whole planes so it can meet customers’ shipping needs.

ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.

Chinese President Xi is intent on eradicating COVID. The policy has come at a high economic cost. A new lockdown in Kunshan could threaten electronics production and further snarl ocean and air transport.

Air Canada is a major international passenger carrier, but did you know it is going big on cargo with special planes, warehouses, IT systems and drones?

Venerable index gets shellacked as freight issues fall hard.

ASL Aviation plans to acquire at least 10 737-800s and pay Boeing to turn them into freighters as demand grows from customers such as Amazon, DHL and FedEx in Europe.

FedEx is cutting the wages of the salesforce supporting the small to midsize customer segment.

The pandemic supply chain disruptions never seem to end, especially in China. Strict restrictions on movement in Shanghai mean cargo can’t get to the airport, resulting in backlogs.

With Shanghai in a COVID bubble, air cargo airlines are avoiding the city because there is little freight to pick up and imports may take a long time to get unloaded.

FedEx founder will leave the CEO role June 1, succeeded by Raj Subramaniam, the company’s president.

Airbus is investing heavily in making planes that can fly entirely on sustainable aviation fuel as a bridge to hydrogen power.

WestJet is among several passenger airlines going all-in on all-cargo operations.

Key speakers announced for The Future of Supply Chain.

A noted consultant sees FedEx founder Fred Smith dropping the CEO role to become executive chairman; second-in-command Raj Subramaniam would take Smith’s place.

Alaska Airlines is growing and so too are its cargo ambitions.

Can the air cargo market absorb a record onslaught of new capacity?

Fake timestamps helped UPS collect full payment for U.S. Postal Service deliveries, federal authorities say.

“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.

AirBridgeCargo has stopped flying its large Boeing 747 cargo jets because of U.S. and European sanctions on Russia.

Getting Russian aircraft in the air to fly home is like aiding and abetting a criminal, the U.S. says. Penalties will apply.

Are you involved in the actual goods movement to other states or countries if you load the plane instead of fly it? Tune into SCOTUS this month to find out.

EPS comes in below estimates as FedEx Ground’s operating income declines.

Racing a car at 223 mph is insane and so is the logistics that makes it possible. Get ready for the F1 season.

Amazon Air is a juggernaut. It has doubled in size in two years.

New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence.

When planes age they become less pleasant for passengers and cost more to operate. That’s when companies like Air Transport Services Group buy them for cargo.

The all-new Cessna SkyCourier is an important part of FedEx’s fleet modernization for serving small, rural locations.

Russia’s aviation system is quickly being ground to a halt by sanctions.

Richard Smith continues to climb the corporate ladder as he takes over FedEx Express later this year.

Spiking fuel levies are expected to put more pressure on shippers to either eat higher costs or pass them on to end customers.

DHL runs a big airline, but it doesn’t fly the planes. Singapore Airlines is the latest big supplier.

Customer service hasn’t been a top focus at cargo carrier Amerijet. That’s quickly changing under new CEO Tim Strauss, who is driving the company into shape.

DHL is upgrading its fleet of large freighters.

Think of Cainiao as the Amazon logistics of China. It’s spreading its wings in Latin America.

Finnair is a microcosm of the pressures on air cargo and airlines because of the airspace restrictions over Russia.

Global logistics firm Expeditors International says it is moving closer to restoring key systems two weeks after a cyberattack.

The TaxiBot is not an autonomous taxi for city travel. It’s a robot vehicle that pulls aircraft to the runway.

Ethiopian Airlines is a major passenger carrier that is also investing in its large cargo unit.

Ukraine spillover effects now include higher shipping cost for FedEx.

The knock-on effects from the Ukraine crisis are being felt across the business world, not least in air cargo.

Protecting freedom in Ukraine will require economic sacrifice by many. Air cargo is already feeling the pinch.

Kuehne + Nagel is the biggest air and ocean logistics provider and it’s pushing the right buttons for fast growth.

A FreightWaves roundup of oil markets and other supply chain news related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Expeditors International is desperately trying to recover from a major cyberattack that has degraded its logistics capabilities.

The United States is closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft as punishment for invading Ukraine, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address to the nation Tuesday night. “I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights — further isolating Russia — […]

Air cargo is facing more headwinds because of the Ukraine crisis, but some industry players could gain business.

FreightWaves is covering the logistics-related fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the air to the ground to the sea.

Western sanctions on Russia will have a devastating impact on all-cargo airline Volga-Dnepr. Shippers will feel some pain too.

Ukrainian officials vow to rebuild the world’s largest commercial cargo plane, which was capable of carrying prodigious loads.

Air cargo was a bright spot for Air New Zealand last year, thanks in large measure to government aid for flights geared toward cargo.

Lufthansa is complementing its transcontinental freighter fleet with some smaller aircraft.

Expeditors announced its earnings while it is in the midst of a cyberattack.

Global logistics provider Expeditors International shut down most of its operations systems after a cyberattack, limiting the ability to book shipments.

One hour. That’s how long it could take a rocket to carry troops and material from a base in the Midwest to the Middle East if technology the military is exploring proves out.

Canada’s largest airline produced its best cargo results ever as the passenger business begins to show signs of sustained recovery.

Cathay Pacific is a once-proud airline hanging on for dear life.

Atlas Air has a huge freighter fleet to help take advantage of shipper interest in air transport and is adding more planes this year.

The large freighter wars are heating up between Boeing and Airbus.

SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.

CBD — we know what you’re thinking — also stands for Chinese Development Bank and it is going deeper into air cargo leasing.

Third-party logistics provider Flexport’s latest innovation: renting modified passenger aircraft for dedicated cargo service from a novice cargo carrier.

The new A320 passenger-to-freighter jet is ready to join its sister, the A321, on the market as the aircraft attract more interest for airlines.