Western Global Airlines Returns MD-11F to Cargo Service
Western Global Airlines has resumed MD-11F operations after the FAA approved Boeing's structural repair plan following a fleet-wide grounding.
May 30, 20264 min
Airlines
Astral Aviation Delivers 100 Tons of Relief to DRC
Astral Aviation completed a 100-tonne humanitarian aid delivery to Bunia, DRC, utilizing a multimodal strategy to bypass airport infrastructure limits.
May 30, 20263 min
Airlines
National Airlines Takes Delivery of Second Boeing 777F
National Airlines has received its second Boeing 777 Freighter, marking a key milestone in the carrier's broader cargo fleet expansion strategy.
May 28, 20263 min
Airlines
Lufthansa Cargo Receives IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
Lufthansa Cargo secured IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its global network, ensuring high-standard temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport.
May 22, 20263 min
Airlines
Merlin Pilot Targets Part 25 Cargo with New AI System
Merlin, Inc. has launched its Merlin Pilot autonomous system for heavy cargo aircraft to address global pilot shortages through reduced crew operations.
May 21, 20264 min
Technology
Lufthansa Strikes Cost Frankfurt Airport 500k Passengers
Frankfurt Airport's April passenger numbers fell 11% to 4.8 million, a loss of 500,000 travelers, due to six days of Lufthansa labor strikes.
May 15, 20265 min
Airports
DHL Express Signs Bahrain SAF Deal for 25,000 Tons
DHL Express will source 25,000 metric tons of SAF annually from SAF One's new Bahrain facility, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.
May 13, 20265 min
Environmental
MD-11 Cargo Fleet Returns to Service After FAA Approval
FedEx has resumed flying its MD-11 cargo fleet after the FAA approved a Boeing fix, following a fatal UPS crash in Louisville that killed 15 people.
May 12, 20264 min
Safety
FedEx MD-11 Returns to Service After 6-Month Grounding
FedEx has flown its first MD-11 in six months, beginning the return to service for its 29-aircraft fleet after a grounding from the fatal UPS 2976 crash.
May 11, 20265 min
Airlines
DHL Triples SAF Use, Becomes Top Global Purchaser
DHL tripled its Sustainable Aviation Fuel use to 185 kilotonnes in 2025, becoming one of the top three global purchasers alongside IAG and Air France-KLM.
May 9, 20265 min
Environmental
Global Air Cargo Demand Falls 4.8% Amid Mideast Disruptions
Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% year-over-year in March 2026, driven by major disruptions at Middle East hubs and a 106.6% surge in jet fuel prices.
May 6, 20265 min
Business
Etihad Showcases AED 130 Billion Economic Impact at MIITE 2026
Etihad Airways showcases its AED 130 billion economic impact and role as a key UAE growth driver at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 trade platform.
May 4, 20264 min
Business
Ethiopian Airlines Expands in Nigeria, Boosting Weekly Flights to 38
Ethiopian Airlines increased its Nigerian weekly flights to 38, capitalizing on strong market demand and assisting Gulf carriers during airspace closures.
Apr 18, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Delays Decision on Boeing 777F Production Extension Past 2027
The FAA missed Boeing's May 1 deadline for a decision on extending 777F production, opening the request for public comment amid 777-8F delays.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Regulatory
SAHCO Secures Exclusive Ground Handling at New Ogun Gateway Airport
SAHCO has become the sole ground handler at Nigeria's new Gateway International Airport, boosting Ogun State's agro-cargo and passenger hub capabilities.
Apr 17, 20265 min
Airports
NTSB Sets May Hearing for Deadly UPS MD-11F Crash Investigation
The NTSB will hold a two-day hearing in May to determine the probable cause of the fatal November 2025 crash of a UPS MD-11F freighter in Louisville.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Safety
National Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-200F Freighter
National Airlines has received its first Boeing 777-200F freighter, a key step in its fleet modernization and expansion of its global cargo network.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Business
Mideast Conflict Forces Airports to Reroute Global Traffic Flows
Widespread Middle East airspace closures force airlines to reroute Europe-Asia traffic, causing major disruptions for Gulf hubs and air cargo carriers.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Business
Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Ends Boeing Exclusivity
Atlas Air has ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters, shifting from its all-Boeing fleet due to delays in Boeing's 777-8F program and new regulations.
Apr 12, 20265 min
Business
China's Civil Aviation Reports Strong Growth and Safe Operations in Q1 2026
China's civil aviation industry reports strong Q1 2026 growth, carrying 200 million passengers while maintaining safe operations under CAAC oversight.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Business