»Boeing delivers 1,500th 7472014-07-01

Boeing has delivered the 1,500th 747 to come off the production line to Frankfurt, Germany-based Lufthansa. The milestone airplane is a 747-8 Intercontinental, the 14th one that Lufthansa will incorporate into its long-haul fleet.

»IAG Cargo offers Cargo Connector service in Houston and Seattle2014-07-01

IAG Cargo is expanding its Cargo Connector service to Houston and Seattle at the end of a successful three-week trial at each of their airports, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Asia's international air cargo volume increases 4.7pc2014-07-01

Asia's air cargo industry saw positive growth in May, with international freight demand rising 4.7 per cent year on year in freight tonne kilometre, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

»Etihad Cargo posts record tonnage2014-06-30

UAE Flag carrier Etihad Airways' cargo unit is ranked one of the world's top 10 performing global air cargo operators following record breaking tonnage in April and May.

»DHL and Airbus sign for delivery of A320 family components2014-06-30

DHL Global Forwarding has signed a contract with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to provide transportation of A319, A320 and A321 aircraft components and general cargo from the Airbus production site in Hamburg, Germany, to Airbus' final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama.

»FedEx profit soars 35pc2014-06-30

FedEx, the US parcel delivery company, posted a 35 per cent increase in annual year on year net profit to US$2.1 billion, drawn on revenues of $45.6 billion, up 2.9 per cent.

»EU stalls on granting Russia delay for new air cargo security rule2014-06-30

Russia is pressing for a last-minute delay in implementing new European Union security rule governing air cargo shipments due to come into effect on July 1, Reuters reports.

»Garuda Indonesia selects SITA to support transformation in new five-year deal2014-06-27

Garuda Indonesia has selected air transport IT specialist, SITA, to fully manage its international network infrastructure, standardize IT operations including its domestic IT infrastructure, and facilitate quick migration to its new reservation system.

»DIA awarded Federal Environmental Grant to reduce emissions and improve air qual2014-06-27

Denver International Airport has been awarded a $442,500 grant by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce emissions and improve air quality at the airport through the FAA¡¯s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program.

»Boeing, Belavia Airlines announce order for three Next-Generation 737-800s2014-06-27

Boeing and Belarus flag carrier Belavia Airlines have reached an agreement on an order for three Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. Valued at $272 million at current list prices, this is the first direct purchase of Boeing airplanes for Belavia.

»Changi Airport handled 157,500 tonnes of airfreight in May2014-06-27

Singapore Changi Airport handled 157,500 tonnes of airfreight in May, an increase of 3.5 per cent year on year to overtake growth of 2.0 per cent increase of 4.37 million people in passenger movement, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Lufthansa Cargo took delivery of a fourth Boeing 777 freighter2014-06-27

Germany's Lufthansa Cargo has taken delivery of a fourth Boeing 777 freighter that flew into the carrier's home base in Frankfurt for the first time and will now operate on South American routes.

»May cargo through Frankfurt airport grew 6.9pc2014-06-26

Cargo volume through Fraport AG's Frankfurt Airport in May grew 6.9 per cent year on year to 185,626 tonnes.

»IAG Cargo expands innovative Cargo Connector service2014-06-26

With its innovative Cargo Connector service meeting with great success in the US, IAG Cargo announces that it has launched the service in Houston and Seattle,

»airBaltic launches Riga ¨C Varna, Bulgaria2014-06-26

Latvian airline airBaltic has launched its summer flights from Riga to Varna, Bulgaria in cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour. The new route offers convenient connections between the two cities and beyond to destinations in the Baltic region, Scandinavia, Russia and the CIS countries.

»Norbert Dentressangle launches Hong Kong-Paris air freight service2014-06-26

F§Ü§å§ä§ã§â-headquartered Norbert Dentressangle has launched a four times weekly air freight service from Hong Kong to Paris due to demand from French importers.

»TIACA welcomes TSA decision to nix cargo screening reports2014-06-25

Doug Brittin is secretary general of TIACA.

»Changi air cargo increases in May2014-06-25

Singapore Changi Airport processed 157,500 tonnes of airfreight in May, a 3.5 percent increase year over year.

»DHL to transport Airbus aircraft components to Alabama2014-06-25

DHL Global Forwarding signed a contract with Airbus to provide transportation of A319, A320 and A321 aircraft components and general cargo from the Airbus production site in Hamburg to Airbus' final assembly line in Mobile, Ala.

»Volga moves grass machines, helicopter, oil rig2014-06-25

A Volga-Dnepr IL-76TD-90VD flew two nine-tonne artificial grass machines used to create sustainable sports stadium pitches.