Air Capacity

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) reached its highest-ever FAA cargo ranking, now 12th in the U.S. by landed cargo weight

SolitAir launched scheduled cargo services from Dubai World Central to Sofia Airport, its first EU destination

Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has awarded a contract for the design of Cargo 3, the third cargo zone at Poland's new airport

Cathay Pacific will restart its Middle East freighter operations in August, alongside renewed passenger flights to the region

Philippine international air cargo and mail volumes rose 16% in Q1 2026, driven by strong export demand for electronics and e-commerce.

Global K9 urges UK regulators to revise canine cargo screening rules for aerospace parts, citing unnecessary costs and emissions.

Airlift operations are expanding to Venezuela, delivering humanitarian aid and rescue teams after recent earthquakes

A freight forwarder group requests a pause on new IATA air waybill rules due to legal and liability concerns for forwarders

Riga Airport states Russia's rail crossing closures will not significantly impact Baltic air cargo operations as main routes remain open

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion, boosting CEVA Logistics and partnering on air cargo capacity

SAS is investing over $10 billion in up to 40 new Airbus widebody aircraft to expand its long-haul network

Air cargo rates are easing from earlier conflict-driven highs, but Middle East disruption continues to affect capacity and routing.

Texel Air Australasia is set to begin cargo charter services from Western Sydney International Airport's new Cargo Precinct.

High-tech demand is consuming airfreight capacity on the Taiwan-US lane, leading to tight conditions and rising rates.

Maersk's July 2026 update highlights early peak season signals and ongoing Red Sea disruptions impacting Asia-Pacific supply chains.

Engine maintenance capacity and spare parts shortages are currently restricting aviation operations and could slow industry growth

Atlas Air and ABX Air are seeking U.S. government permission to begin cargo flights to Venezuela, a previously restricted route

Emirates SkyCargo launched the world's first converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter on a route from Hong Kong to Dubai

Emirates SkyCargo has inducted its first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter, enhancing capacity and fleet longevity

IATA data reveals the Middle East air cargo market experienced the weakest performance compared to other regions.

Korean Air now offers real-time air cargo rates and capacity for bookings on Freightos, enhancing digital access for forwarders.

VietJet is reportedly exploring a launch into Australia's domestic aviation sector, potentially commencing services during the northern…

ECS Group is opening two new offices in Lebanon, including one at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, starting July 1

Airlines face mandatory CORSIA participation, but carbon offset supply may fall short due to authorization delays and stricter rules

Asia Pacific air cargo volumes saw a significant increase in May, fueled by technology shipments and business stockpiling.

Hactl and HKTDC joined forces to demonstrate air cargo's vital contribution to the fashion industry's global supply chain.

India's new Navi Mumbai and Noida international airports are set to ease congestion and boost air cargo capacity.

Global air cargo demand saw a 6% rise in May, largely due to robust growth on the transpacific trade lane

CEVA Logistics is boosting its transpacific air cargo capacity with a new Hanoi-Chicago charter and renewed Wuxi-Chicago service.

A UK transport body calls for a national aviation strategy, moving away from a Heathrow-centric expansion model