Tags: Air Cargo

Envirotainer invests in Swiss Airtainer to accelerate sustainable innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain

15th August 2025

Envirotainer, the global leader in secure cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, has announced a strategic investment in Swiss Airtainer, a pioneer in lightweight container technology. The partnership grants Envirotainer exclusive global rights to offer the innovative Swiss Airtainer as part of its full product portfolio. Swiss Airtainer will focus on scaling up its production capabilities and […]

Worldwide Flight Services and Kuehne+Nagel partner in Frankfurt to accelerate cost-efficient import cargo clearances

20th March 2025

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has launched a pilot project with global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate import cargo clearances at Frankfurt Airport. Developed by WFS’ specialist E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) team and Kuehne+Nagel Frankfurt, the project aims to optimize operations team and warehouse capacity to reduce waiting times and unnecessary […]

Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th Month of Consecutive Growth

3rd December 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), […]

September Saw 9.4% Growth for Air Cargo

31st October 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.4% compared to September 2023 levels (10.5% for international operations) for a 14th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), […]

Regulatory approvals to drive Air One’s freighter solutions to China, Japan and Malaysia

29th October 2024

New flight approvals in Asia will signal the expansion of Air One’s freighter solutions into China, Japan, and Malaysia as well as its commercial presence in the region. Air One is the commercial sales partner of a growing network of airlines currently operating a combined fleet of 11 Boeing 747-400 freighters and offering cargo capacity […]

Aviator Extends Lufthansa Partnership and Adds New Cargo Deal at CPH

24th September 2024

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership to support Lufthansa Group at Copenhagen (CPH) airport, along with a new agreement to handle Lufthansa Cargo operations. This renewal will include services […]

Swiss Airtainer secures significant pre-round A funding to accelerate market expansion of active temperature-controlled containers

18th September 2024

Swiss Airtainer, a leading innovator of advanced active temperature-controlled air cargo containers, announces a significant pre-round A investment from a consortium of private investors. The company previously received multimillion-dollar startup grants from venture capital sources, including the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, which supported […]

One Air Adds a Third Boeing 747-400 Freighter as Demand Rises for Asia-Europe Cargo Capacity

16th September 2024

British cargo airline, One Air, has entered its second year of flight operations by adding a third Boeing 747 freighter to its fleet to meet strong demand for cargo capacity in Asia and Europe. The Boeing 747-400ERF has joined One Air on a five-year lease from AeroTransCargo FZE and completed its first flight for the […]

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4

14th August 2024

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a 5-year license to provide ramp handling for aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4. The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of […]

China Airlines’ new contract extends its partnership with Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) beyond 25 years

8th August 2024

Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS) has earned a new multi-year cargo handling contract with China Airlines which will extend their partnership at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s biggest air cargo gateway, to more than 25 years. China Airlines signed its first cargo handling agreement in 2000 with FCS, a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), part of the […]