Cargo
IATA boss makes post-pandemic cargo call
IATA has urged the air cargo industry to work, post-COVID-19, with the same levels of cooperation as during the pandemic
IATA launches lithium battery certification
IATA has created a new industry certification programme to improve the handling and transport of lithium batteries across the supply chain
Biak Airport cargo plans announced
Indonesian operator Angkasa Pura Airports is to develop the cargo facilities at Biak’s Frans Kaisiepo Airport in Papua
Lufthansa extends contract with WFS in Ireland
Lufthansa has extended its cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Ireland
Riga cargo flights continue to soar
The number of cargo flights serviced at Riga Airport continued to grow in September, showing a 56% increase over the same period in 2019
ACI launches new guidance on developing airport cargo operations
The intention of the advice is to enable airports to better understand and identify opportunities for development of cargo strategies
Schiphol sees increased freight operations during first half of 2021
The surge comes as the airport strides towards a fresh strategy with a greater focus on cargo flights
Dnata expands cargo operations at Sydney Airport
The five-year lease includes the expansion of the firm’s freight facility, accommodating to the growth in demand within the region
Autonomous technology firm launches new luggage and cargo platform
The new vehicle is set to improve efficiency at airports and could cut costs
Menzies grows cargo team with five new appointments
The new hires are set to expand and support the cargo division with operations
MIA achieves major cargo volume milestones
The final three months of last year were the busiest the airport had ever recorded
Coronavirus: Airbus Confirms New Cargo Pallet System
European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus is developing a conversion system that will allow freight pallets to be installed on the cabin floor of the A330 and A350 widebody passenger aircraft. The solution will enable airlines to mount cargo shipments to the seat tracks following the removal of the economy-class seats.