Air Cargo

LUG, a Frankfurt air cargo handler, is upgrading to Hermes Logistics Technologies' SaaS platform for improved operations

Texas manufacturing activity improved in July 2026, with the Dallas Fed's general business index rising to 1.3.

Euroairlines has appointed Aeroprime Group as its exclusive GSA for cargo services in India and passenger services in the UAE

Global airfreight rates saw a fourth consecutive weekly decline, though remaining higher year-on-year despite geopolitical tensions.

Royal Air Maroc has launched four new European routes, boosting passenger and belly cargo capacity through its Casablanca hub

GetJet Airlines and Airhub Aviation appointed Dakar Rally winner Vaidotas Žala as brand ambassador for 2027 race preparations.

DSV launched its third direct air charter service to Chicago-Rockford Airport, avoiding O'Hare congestion.

Cathay Cargo boosted its Airbus A350F order to eight, reflecting confidence in the air cargo market and Hong Kong's hub status

New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs are unlikely to change sourcing, shifting focus to compliance and cost management

China suggests the US has agreed to cap replacement tariffs at 20%, allowing for a potential 7.5% increase.

Identity fraud in air cargo is shifting from physical cargo acceptance to earlier stages like pricing and booking requests

Menzies Aviation announced leadership changes, with Philipp Joeinig departing and Ehab Aziz and Hassan El-Houry taking key roles.

Embraer's Q2 2026 backlog hit a record US$34.5 billion, showing consistent growth across commercial and defense sectors

Aeromexico Cargo has expanded its European network with new Paris-Monterrey and resumed Barcelona-Mexico City routes.

Moritz Köhler has been named Chief Operating Officer for Jettainer, effective July 2026, overseeing global operations and ULD fleet…

Western Sydney International Airport has opened its 24-hour cargo precinct, boosting air freight capacity for the region

Textron Aviation will deliver ten new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft by 2027 to a pilot academy for enhanced training.

Air cargo tonnage from Hong Kong to Europe fell 24% in week 29 after new EU customs rules took effect.

Delta Cargo now offers a five-day flexible date search on its website, showing real-time flight availability and pricing.

India's air cargo sector is focusing on regulatory improvements, digitalization, and infrastructure to drive future growth.

Singapore Changi Airport's Q2 2026 passenger traffic declined by 1.5% year-on-year, though first-half growth remained positive.

European stock markets rallied as crude oil prices fell, easing inflation concerns ahead of key central bank decisions.

Saudia Cargo has launched a new scheduled airfreight service linking Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Melbourne, Australia.

Texel Air Australasia appointed Peter Sheehan as managing director to lead its expansion in the Asia-Pacific region

Addressing fragmented systems and inconsistent data is crucial for AI to deliver reliable, predictive insights in air cargo.

OMA Carga's new WMS improves air cargo processing and flow, enabling higher volumes without physical warehouse expansion

Chapman Freeborn's CEO Saska Gerasimova is enhancing team empowerment, global collaboration, and digital integration for 2030 strategy.

Midwest airports are expanding cold chain and pharma facilities to support growing demand from high-value industries.

Armenia extends airport concession to 2067, securing $425 million investment for air cargo infrastructure upgrades

Companies are overestimating their AI maturity while fragmented systems and poor data quality hinder effective AI adoption in supply chains