Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the launch of its cargo operations under the brand “Riyadh Cargo”, marking the airline’s entry into the global air cargo market and activation of belly-hold cargo operations across its wide-body fleet. Riyadh Cargo’s strategy includes the utilization of capacity on Riyadh Air’s over 120 on-order wide-body aircraft, which we will use to move goods efficiently and reliably, connecting global markets. The launch of

As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier's 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier. The ceremony held at Istanbul Airport was attended by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a seven-year freighter handling license at Brussels Airport (BRU) in Belgium. The start of operations at BRU brings Belgium into Menzies Aviation’s growing global network of more than 350 airports in 65 countries. It highlights the company’s continued momentum and focus on expanding its freighter handling and airside service capabilities across key international hubs. Brussels

XCF Global, Inc., a leader in advancing the decarbonization of the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel ("SAF"), today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with BGN INT US LLC ("BGN"), a global renewable fuels trading, marketing, and distribution company, to explore developing a global distribution and logistics partnership for SAF, renewable diesel ("RD"), and renewable naphtha ("RN") (together, "renewable fuel"). Under the

Cargojet Inc. proudly announces a scheduled direct air cargo service connecting Canada and expanding into Europe, effective November 1, 2025. The service will link Liege Airport (LGG), Europe’s leading cargo gateway, with Canada’s major cargo hubs. “Leveraging Cargojet’s industry-leading record of on-time performance and reliability, we are strengthening the ties between Canada and Europe while expanding opportunities for our customers,” said Pauline Dhillon and Jamie Porteou

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a strategic agreement with TAAG Angola Airlines and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) to establish Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda. This new partnership strengthens the delivery of world-class ground handling, cargo and airport services nationwide, driving operational excellence and innovation across Angola’s aviation ecosystem, and strengthening Menzies’ presence in Africa. It

Airbus’ 2025 Cargo Global Market Forecast (GMF) shows the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft rising to 3,420 in the next 20 years, equivalent to a 45% increase. This will be made up of 815 existing freighters and 2,605 additional ones. Of these additional 2,605 freighters, 1,530 will be replacements and 1,075 will be for growth. The additional 2,605 will be split between 1,120 small aircraft, 855 mid-size widebodies, and 630 large widebodies. Overall of the 2,605

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with  Oliver Wyman , a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study,  Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain  (pdf). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact on airlines, and initiatives to move the aviation industry forward. Challenges within th

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Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Narita...

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