Air Capacity

Oman Air is looking to expand its cargo operations through new freighter partnerships and an enlarged trucking network

A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter with five crew members disappeared over the Arabian Sea en route to Karachi.

A new air cargo facility is planned for Harrisburg International Airport, offering 105,000 sq ft of cargo space.

FTAI Aviation and AEI are partnering to scale up Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversions, aiming for lower costs.

Lufthansa Cargo warns of potential airfreight shipment delays at Frankfurt and Munich airports due to longer handling times.

Lufthansa Cargo is evaluating strategies to return its A321 freighter fleet to service after temporary grounding.

MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo launched a new twice-weekly freighter service between Kuala Lumpur, Bengaluru, and Doha

Emirates SkyCargo is set to begin its inaugural transpacific flights and conclude its passenger-freighter operations.

A new air cargo service has commenced operations, linking Bulgaria directly with Dubai to boost trade and logistics.

A Gulf ceasefire did not prevent global air freight rates from rising through June, with the BAI00 index gaining 5.8%.

ProCharter has introduced four new weekly air cargo corridors from Nairobi, boosting East African regional airfreight connectivity

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a converted Boeing 777-300ERSF, enhancing its freighter fleet to meet rising air cargo demand.

Saudia Cargo will add four Boeing 777-200 Freighters to its fleet starting in late 2026, doubling its capacity.

Qatar Airways Cargo has reportedly commenced a weekly freighter service to Tbilisi, Georgia, using Boeing 777 aircraft

Airfreight utilization remains high despite capacity additions, with belly capacity stabilizing and freighter schedules improving.

Unilode introduces a fire containment cover leasing service to enhance air cargo safety for lithium-ion battery transport

Potential US Customs capacity reductions at major US airport gateways could impact air cargo stability and shipment clearance times

Middle East conflict disruptions have highlighted the urgent need for greater resilience in the high-growth airfreight sector

Poland's air cargo industry shows strong confidence in its future, driven by e-commerce and infrastructure investments

Kuehne+Nagel held its leading position among airfreight forwarders despite market volatility from tariffs and consolidation.

Airfreight capacity is recovering in key markets, driven by passenger belly hold and improved freighter schedules.

New IATA Direct Air Waybill framework may shift legal and insurance liabilities to air freight forwarders from July 1.

My Freighter has signed interline agreements with Air Canada and Singapore Airlines, expanding its global cargo network.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for specific Boeing 747-8F aircraft due to reported structural cracking.

MIE Events and Niche Ideas have partnered to create Global Aviation Africa, focusing on airport infrastructure and investment.

Iran's aviation market reopening faces hurdles as Boeing and Airbus grapple with extensive order backlogs.

Global air cargo demand saw a 6% year-on-year increase in May, with capacity growing at a slower 1.9% rate

Strong airfreight demand in Asia, driven by AI and semiconductors, is causing capacity constraints and longer lead times

Global air cargo demand grew 7% in June, driven by AI hardware, while spot rate increases eased due to Middle East stability.

SolitAir has launched cargo services to Sofia, Bulgaria, creating a direct air link between Dubai and the EU.