
IATA Warns Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Lags Behind Industry Goals
IATA warns that 2026 SAF production will meet less than 1% of jet fuel demand, risking aviation's net-zero goals.
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

IATA warns that 2026 SAF production will meet less than 1% of jet fuel demand, risking aviation's net-zero goals.

Global air cargo rates saw a 41% year-on-year increase in May 2026, fueled by Middle East disruptions and strong AI demand.

Baltic Ground Services has begun providing ground handling and fuelling services for Arkia Israeli Airlines at Vilnius Airport.

FedEx has largely resolved cargo backlogs in Vietnam after issues with a new delivery partner and technology system.

Bridges Air Cargo has deployed its second Embraer E190F converted freighter, enhancing its air cargo fleet.

Air cargo faces systemic compliance gaps in customs, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animal transport, risking safety and reputation

Hactl has been recognized with a 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Award for its pioneering recycled packaging.

Seven airlines have joined IATA CO2 Connect, enhancing the platform's ability to provide accurate emissions data for air cargo.

Hong Kong Air Cargo appointed Aeroprime Group as its GSSA for Delhi, boosting India-Hong Kong air cargo connectivity

Britten-Norman and Avitrius have launched a global service to recover grounded Islander aircraft, completing a mission from Saudi Arabia

Uganda Airlines has finalized a substantial $985 million deal with Boeing for ten aircraft, including two cargo-converted jets

Oman Air Cargo introduces a new daily road feeder service linking Dubai and Muscat, boosting regional cargo connectivity.

Aeroglobe Aviation Services will now provide cargo handling for Hong Kong Air Cargo's freighter services at Istanbul Airport

Azerbaijan now permits private operators to manage state-owned civil airports via contracts or public-private partnerships

San Miguel Corporation expects the first runway at the New Manila International Airport to be finished ahead of its 2028 target

Google Cloud joins Kuehne+Nagel's SAF program, committing to 5.2 million liters to reduce CO2e emissions

Noida International Airport has launched domestic cargo operations with its first freighter arrival at the Multi Modal Cargo Hub

ProCharter successfully completed an urgent door-to-door airlift of 260 tonnes of temperature-controlled cargo from the UAE to Mombasa…

Syria plans a US$6 billion airport redevelopment in Damascus and Aleppo, including new radar systems to boost overflight revenue

Iraq's Prime Minister has halted a $764 million Baghdad International Airport upgrade project amid corruption concerns

Logistics partners have signed an MoU to enhance supply chain capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region

U.S. import prices recorded their most significant annual increase in almost four years, rising 6.7% from a year ago.

Frank Jaffé has been named Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services, leading a team supporting over 2,500 customers.

CEVA Logistics and EFL Global have formed a joint venture, CEVA EFL Limited, to boost African logistics.

Saudia Cargo launched a campaign to highlight its certified handling capabilities for specialized and sensitive air cargo.

Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed Johnson Matthey technologies for a commercial-scale eSAF facility in South Africa

Digital Matter has introduced Griffin Air, a new GPS asset tracker for air freight and global supply chain operations.

BIFA underscores the vital role of freight forwarding and global supply chains in delivering major international sporting events.

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has secured its first customer for the Do228 NXT, an NGO focused on humanitarian aid

Vietnam Airlines appointed ECS Group as its cargo GSSA in South Korea to boost sales and operational efficiency.
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