
Airbus A350 Freighter Nears Flight Testing Ahead of Late 2027 Deliveries
Airbus is preparing its A350 freighter prototype for flight tests, targeting customer deliveries by late 2027
Capacity, rates, freighter operations and integrator news for international air-freight forwarders.

Airbus is preparing its A350 freighter prototype for flight tests, targeting customer deliveries by late 2027

Global GSA Group appointed Kevin Wang as Taiwan managing director to capitalize on the island's burgeoning high-tech cargo demand

CARGOLAND's EU CBEC Forum 2026 successfully brought together global decision-makers to discuss e-commerce challenges in air cargo.

Global air freight rates rose slightly by 0.2% last week, with year-on-year rates up over 20%

Pharmaceutical supply chains in Europe and the US are increasingly reliant on China and India for key ingredients.
Chinese companies are expanding their global reach by localizing operations and integrating into international supply chains

Aviation leaders and legal experts met in Miami to discuss regulatory challenges for air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean

Cathay Cargo is expanding transpacific freighter capacity this month to meet growing demand for technology shipments.

US Customs' new data requirements for individual parcels are expected to raise costs for small exporters and impact e-commerce

ECS Group and Air Senegal celebrate seven years of their GSSA partnership, boosting Air Senegal's cargo business in Europe.
Brussels Airport experienced a 22% surge in August cargo volumes, driven by strong full-freighter and belly cargo growth.

Priority Freight has opened a new US control center in Atlanta, Georgia, to enhance time-critical logistics for North American clients

Geopolitical factors, energy concerns, technology, and trade policies are reshaping global supply chains towards resilience.
The US military is experiencing ammunition shortages due to the Iran conflict, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.

Healthcare accessibility is increasingly challenged by supply chain issues, driven by demographic shifts and advanced medical products.

Logistics digitalization firm CIRCLE Group saw its H1 2026 revenue jump 34% to €15.8 million, driven by strong service and software growth.
Japan's industrial production fell by 0.2% in July 2026, marking the first decline in four months due to global uncertainties
CBP will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate customs data starting September 18.

Lufthansa Cargo has temporarily ceased freight acceptance at four Turkish airports until September 30, 2026, due to US sanctions.

Lufthansa Cargo reports full freight capacity from Riyadh after resuming Frankfurt services, carrying diverse cargo to global destinations.

Northern Air Cargo has added a second Boeing 737-800 freighter, boosting its cargo capacity by 18 tonnes.

Kuwait Airways has denied social media reports suggesting its air cargo operations were suspended over safety concerns.

Lufthansa Cargo has temporarily ceased accepting freight at four Turkish airports due to a local ground handler facing US sanctions

ANA Holdings will integrate its air cargo units, including Nippon Cargo Airlines, into a new unified brand.

KLN Freight and SATS collaborate to enhance global time-critical and temperature-controlled air cargo services across their networks

Air China Cargo has commenced a new twice-weekly direct freight service between Ürümqi and Glasgow Prestwick.

flydubai has launched dedicated air cargo operations from Dubai World Central, adding three Boeing 737-800 freighters.

Airlines expanding cargo services need strong operational foundations, not just sales, to succeed in new markets.

Amazon Air has suspended operations with 21 Air after a Boeing freighter overran a Miami Airport runway, causing five deaths

Northern Air Cargo (NAC) has appointed Mark Lester as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21.
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