Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider, has acquired the Slovak ACMI and charter airline AirExplore. The acquisition of the airline, which is based and headquartered in Bratislava, comes as the next step in Avia Solutions Group’s business development plans worldwide. With 13 years in the industry, AirExplore is a leading airline in the region, operating 10 Boeing 737-800 type aircraft: 8 passenger and 2 freighters. The acquisition will further increase Avia Solutions Group’s aircraft fleet, which consists o ..read more

Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air cargo transportation, along with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo is proud to announce its latest achievement – the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification. With this certification, the cargo carrier reinforces its position as a reliable partner for customers seeking safe and efficient transportation solutions for perishable cargo. The IATA CEIV Fresh standard encompasses the entire supply chain, including both operational and technical aspects, ensuring ..read more

Sichuan Airlines, the leading airline in Western China, has launched a cargo flight between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Sichuan Province, China and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The new aerial connection is another important step towards Budapest Airport’s regional leadership role in air cargo, which is also of key importance for the Hungarian economy. The first regular cargo flight to Western China in the history of Budapest Airport was launched on April 20th. The first Sichuan-Budapest cargo flight by the Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines will now opera ..read more

Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air cargo transportation, is proud to announce that optimised, real-time pricing powered by PROS Smart Price Optimization and Management is now live on all online booking channels across its network. The real-time pricing engine provides Qatar Cargo customers an enhanced digital buying experience that allows immediate online booking confirmation with accurate, personalised pricing.    Part of The Next Generation initiative, Qatar’s Digital Lounge places an emphasis on user experience and ease of use, allowing customers to price and boo ..read more

Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, announced today it has been officially assigned both IATA and ICAO designator codes. Dronamics is the first cargo drone airline to secure these codes, granting it recognition on par with other international airlines. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code “OY,” along with the accounting prefix “651.” IATA codes play a critical role in the aviation industry, serving as essential identifiers for airlines, their destinations, and cargo documents. These codes enable Dronamics to be officia ..read more

  Ronald Friedreich is considered as a highly experienced AirCargo Manager in the European Freight Forwarding industry.  He joined Maersk AirCargo in June 2022, which has entered the Aircargo market only recently. In his new role, Ronald is currently establishing Airfreight country organizations in the North Europe Continent Region (BENELUX, DACH & Poland). We asked Mr. Friedreich about the strategy of a new Maersk´s division, and his projections and recommendations for the current year.  Play Video Maersk Air Freight is e ..read more

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has appointed Wallenborn Transports as its road feeder service (RFS) partner for Europe to expand its scheduled and specialised services across 27 countries, facilitating the transportation of cargo between Etihad Cargo’s main European gateways, including Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, and offline stations. Etihad Cargo’s customers will benefit from the complete transparency provided by integrated telematics technology. “Providing seamless connectivity between Etihad Cargo’s European main freighter gateways and offline de ..read more

Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline, announced asuccessful completion of the first flight of its flagship aircraft, the Black Swan, at Balchik airport in Bulgaria; demonstrating the potential for the logistics industry to enhance efficiency in the transportation of products. Born out of two brothers’ desire to find a quicker, greener and more affordable way to deliver goods, Dronamics is on a mission to enable same day delivery for everyone, everywhere. This significant milestone is the culmination of months of ground testing and subscale flights. The Black Swan aircraft ..read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the relaunch of its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy. The relaunch includes several enhancements that benefit its customers and streamlines the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items that fall under the umbrella of Pharma. “In less than a decade, Qatar Airways Cargo has grown to become an acknowledged carrier of choice when it comes to pharmaceutical products,” says Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways. “Since we first la ..read more