Air Cargo — July 21, 2026

SCAT Airlines is set to launch freighter operations, converting a Boeing 767-300ER to meet rising Central Asian cargo demand

Embraer and Azorra have finalized an agreement for 20 E-Jet passenger-to-freighter conversions, with options for 10 more

New import tariffs are reportedly imminent from the Trump administration, affecting numerous countries despite economic warnings

Hong Kong Air Cargo will launch new weekly charter flights between Hong Kong and Navi Mumbai starting August 10

Airfreight capacity constraints are forcing project cargo teams to rethink logistics strategies, including routing and multimodal options.

Etihad Cargo has added a second weekly freighter service to Paris CDG, increasing capacity for key trade lanes.

A new direct air freight service has started, linking Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and Hanoi, Vietnam, expanding air cargo capacity.

CargoAi reports substantial growth, now serving 31,900 users globally, including major freight forwarders.

MSC Air Cargo is expanding its fleet by ordering five Boeing 777-8F freighters, with deliveries starting in the early 2030s

Expeditors is expanding its AOG service with 24/7 global teams and real-time tracking to meet rising demand for urgent aircraft parts.

Cargo iQ restructured its board to better reflect the air cargo supply chain and drive balanced adoption of quality standards

AeroNet marks 30 years providing certified cargo restraint solutions for global commercial and defense aviation customers

Airbus and Boeing are chartering Antonov An-124s to move critical fuselage parts, exposing aerospace supply chain fragility.

Geopolitical events and trade measures are escalating transport, energy, and procurement costs for Dutch businesses.

Maersk Air Cargo joins BARIG to strengthen advocacy efforts for Germany's air cargo sector amidst operational challenges.