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Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator completed its first flight, marking it the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator completed its first flight, marking it the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown

DAE and Saudia have finalized a purchase-leaseback agreement for four new Boeing 777F freighters, boosting Saudia's cargo capacity.

airBaltic has scaled back its fleet growth, targeting 36 Airbus A220-300s by 2026 and 40 by 2031

Silk Way West Airlines has doubled its firm order for Airbus A350F freighters to four, boosting capacity and efficiency.

Amazon Air launched 'Odyssey,' its first factory-built Boeing 767-300F, expanding its dedicated freighter fleet and third-party cargo…

Navi Mumbai International Airport has launched its first dedicated international freighter service between Hong Kong and Navi Mumbai.

Ethiopian Airlines extends CEO Mesfin Tasew's tenure until August 2027 after a period of strong financial growth

Dubai Customs seized over 70 million illicit cigarettes in nine air export shipments, falsely declared as clothing and bound for Europe

Global air cargo volumes and pricing experienced a 4% week-over-week decline in Week 32 across all origin regions.

Formula 1's global logistics relies on a complex mix of air, sea, and road transport, with planning starting months ahead

Cross-border e-commerce is a primary catalyst for air cargo demand, with airports like Liège leveraging 24/7 operations

Dubai's logistics sector has embraced a multimodal strategy to enhance resilience against frequent Gulf trade disruptions.
Breeze CEO Eyal Goldberg discusses the company's digital cargo insurance solutions for the freight and logistics industry.

Airlines are increasingly prioritizing certainty over just speed in Aircraft on Ground (AOG) logistics for parts delivery

Magma Aviation is shifting towards structured airfreight networks to build resilience and adapt to fragmented demand.

Skyways Group is evolving into an integrated logistics provider, expanding services across multiple transport modes and e-commerce.

Africa's air cargo sector is experiencing robust growth, exceeding worldwide market trends with a projected 6% increase

India's NTA is using Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft for secure transport of NEET-UG retest question papers.

The UK-India trade agreement is set to boost airfreight for high-value goods, driven by digital customs and streamlined procedures
A Drone Logistics Company (ADLC) successfully demonstrated drone delivery of dangerous goods samples over Singaporean waters
The US has imposed 100% tariffs on certain drones and components to reduce supply chain reliance on China

Alfor Aviation has secured a 50-year agreement to build a £50 million aircraft conversion facility at Teesside International Airport.

Liege Airport saw a 4% cargo volume increase in July, offsetting an e-commerce parcel slump caused by new EU customs rules

CCT enabled a global vaccine manufacturer to save $12 million, reducing reshipment rates and eliminating temperature excursions.
The CPB predicts a 0.3% decline in Dutch household purchasing power for 2027, affecting most demographics.

STARLUX Airlines is utilizing GLSHK's EzyCustoms platform for new Taipei–Prague route, enhancing EU customs compliance
Brussels Airport saw its highest monthly passenger volume since 2019 in July, handling 2.58 million travelers.

Menzies Aviation has rolled out ABOMIS's TimaCheck across 45 European airports to improve passenger document verification.
Indonesia's central bank is expected to hold rates, while key economic data from China, Taiwan, and Japan are due.

DHL Express is experiencing a notable increase in shipment weight, aligning with its strategic focus on industrial clients.
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