Air 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

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.