Air Capacity

Cathay Cargo is relocating its Mumbai operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport and adding Astana to its network.

Frankfurt Airport's cargo volumes grew 1% in H1, reaching one million tonnes, despite Middle East conflict and Lufthansa strikes

SolitAir has launched a new air cargo route linking Dubai World Central and Tianjin Binhai International airports.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport signed an MoU to boost UK-China air cargo connectivity

European air cargo is strategically enhancing its role in economic resilience and supply chain competitiveness through sustainability and…

Western Sydney International Airport has commenced cargo trial flights, with Qantas operating an Airbus A321 freighter.

Saudia Cargo is expanding its air freight capacity to meet increasing demand for cargo services.

Vietnam's trade deficit points to rising imports of components and raw materials, fueling manufacturing and air cargo demand.

Delta Cargo is optimizing its Asia-Pacific network, utilizing its A350 fleet to boost belly cargo capacity on crucial long-haul routes.

AI is becoming central to air cargo operations, enabling faster pricing, capacity allocation, and demand forecasting in a high-speed market

China is re-establishing itself as a global air cargo hub, driven by e-commerce growth and robust connectivity

Global trade disruptions are forcing businesses to prioritize supply chain resilience and flexibility over cost efficiency.

The US-China air cargo corridor remains vital, with e-commerce driving demand for flexible capacity and digital solutions.

The US administration will not immediately impose tariffs on aircraft and jet parts, opting for negotiations with trade partners

East Midlands Airport saw a 14% increase in air cargo volumes, with more flights anticipated soon

French Bee and Globe Air Cargo Canada extended their GSSA agreement for three years, securing a direct Montreal-Paris-Orly air cargo link.

The Airforwarders Association warns the air cargo sector to prepare for renewed supply chain disruptions due to US-Iran hostilities

LATAM Airlines Group is expanding its fleet to 410 aircraft by the end of 2026, with 28 new deliveries anticipated

European airports experienced a 3.2% rise in passenger traffic in May 2026, recovering from an April decline

USPS is reportedly moving more mail by air to meet UPS contract volume guarantees, despite a policy favoring surface transport.

cargo-partner is advancing integration with Nippon Express in Europe to strengthen regional cooperation and expand network capabilities

A new Dutch government motion could boost freighter operations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by reallocating slots.

DHL Global Forwarding introduces new freighter service from Bangkok to Cincinnati to bolster transpacific air cargo capacity.

Radia's WindRunner project, developing an ultra-large cargo aircraft, has added two new aerospace suppliers to its network

Liege Airport saw an 11.3% cargo increase in H1 2026, fueled by rising exports to Asia and North America.

Astral Aviation has restarted its dedicated Haikou–Johannesburg freighter service, enhancing China-Africa air cargo links.

Aviation aftermarket parts demand rose in June 2026 due to high aircraft utilization and MRO bottlenecks.

Global air cargo demand showed strong growth in H1 2026, with volumes up 5% year-on-year and June seeing a 9% rise.

Hillwood has started construction on a 334,800 sq ft logistics facility near Chicago Rockford International Airport

AerCap will lease three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics, boosting cargo capacity