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(31 articles)Aircraft Parts Shortage: The Real Bottleneck in Airline Capacity
The aviation industry faces a structural supply-side constraint that has nothing to do with travel demand. Global travel demand remains robust despite geopolitical headwinds, yet carriers cannot expan
Jet Fuel Crisis Reveals Dangers of Single-Supplier Dependency
A recent jet fuel disruption in Windhoek, Namibia has highlighted a systemic vulnerability in supply chain architecture: over-reliance on single suppliers for critical commodities. This incident demon
Qatar Airways Cargo Expands TechLift Services for Tech Sector
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced an enhancement to its TechLift transport services, marking a strategic expansion in the carrier's specialized air freight offerings. This development reflects growing
Network Aviation Group Reports Positive H1 Results
Network Aviation Group has concluded the first half of the year with encouraging operational and financial results, reflecting stabilization in air cargo markets following earlier volatility. This per
Lufthansa Scales Back A321 Cargo Fleet Strategy
Lufthansa appears to be reconsidering its commitment to a dedicated Airbus A321 cargo fleet, raising questions about the viability of narrow-body freighters in the current air cargo market. This poten
Saudia Cargo & Riyadh Cargo Interline Deal Expands Global Reach
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have formalized an interline agreement designed to enhance their combined capacity and extend their global service footprint. This partnership represents a strategic move
Saudia Cargo & Riyadh Cargo Form Interline Agreement
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have formalized an interline agreement, a strategic partnership that enables the two carriers to share cargo capacity and extend their combined network reach. This type o
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo Partner via Interline Agreement
Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have formalized an interline agreement, strengthening air cargo connectivity in the Middle East. This partnership represents a strategic move to expand cargo handling cap
Flying Whales & FOX Brasil Establish Heavy-Lift Air Partnership
Flying Whales, a pioneering developer of hybrid-electric heavy-lift aircraft, has formalized a pre-commercial partnership with FOX Brasil, a major Brazilian project cargo and heavy-lift forwarding spe
Expeditors Expands Global Aircraft on Ground Services
Expeditors International has announced a strategic expansion of its Aircraft on Ground (AOG) services, enhancing its ability to support aviation and aerospace customers facing urgent operational disru
TIACA Names Airport Executive Mammen Tharakan as New Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Mammen Tharakan, an experienced airport and cargo operations executive, to lead the organization as director general beginning in August 2
TIACA Names Mammen Tharakan as Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced the appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its next director general, effective in August when current leader Glyn Hughes transitions from the
Ground Handler Loses $20M in Airline Contracts Amid Union Campaign
Alliance Ground International has publicly blamed the Service Employees International Union and its Local 32BJ chapter for orchestrating a targeted campaign that allegedly cost the company approximate
Lufthansa Cargo Accelerates ONE Record Digital Transformation
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with technology partners to implement ONE Record, the IATA-developed digital standard for air cargo information management. This initiative repr
Kenya's Export Controls Threaten Aviation Parts Supply Chain
Kenya's proposed Strategic Goods Control Bill has triggered concern among freight forwarders and aviation stakeholders over potential delays to time-critical cargo movements, particularly aircraft spa
Aviation Management Operational Impacts Forecast for 2026
This article examines anticipated operational impacts on aviation management systems entering 2026. The analysis suggests that aviation operations—a critical component of global air freight and time-s
Avia Solutions Group Appoints New Chief Executive
Avia Solutions Group has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, signaling a leadership transition within the aviation and air cargo logistics provider. This organizational change reflects
Global K9 Urges UK Aerospace Screening Rule Reform
Global K9, a logistics service provider, has initiated a formal call for revision of UK aerospace screening regulations that currently govern air cargo operations. The company argues that existing scr
Lufthansa Cargo LCCevo ALPHA Phase Launch Transforms Air Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo has officially launched the ALPHA phase of its LCCevo platform, representing a significant modernization of its digital infrastructure for air cargo operations. This technology initiat
IATA and IATP Partner to Strengthen Airline Supply Chain Resilience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Air Transport Practitioners (IATP) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at bolstering the resilience of airline suppl
Lufthansa Cargo Hub Phase One Launches On Schedule
Lufthansa Cargo has successfully launched operations at the initial phase of a new state-of-the-art air cargo hub, meeting its scheduled timeline. This infrastructure investment represents a strategic
Etihad Cargo Enhances Digital Platform with New Languages
Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of the Abu Dhabi-based airline, has announced an expansion of its digital customer platform designed to improve accessibility and functionality for international shipp
IATA and IATP Partner to Strengthen Airline Supply Chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Air Transport Panel (IATP) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the airline supply chain ecosystem. Th
Air Cargo Marketplaces Need Better Visibility Layer, Says Report
The air cargo industry's digital marketplace infrastructure is incomplete, lacking a critical integration layer that connects capacity, pricing, and operational data across fragmented platforms. This
Cargolux Digitalizes Flight Information Systems
Cargolux has implemented digital systems to manage and optimize flight information, moving away from manual or legacy processes. This modernization effort represents a strategic shift toward operation
Menzies Integrates AMI Freight Forwarding Subsidiary
Menzies has completed the integration of AMI, its freight forwarding subsidiary, marking a strategic consolidation move within the global logistics sector. This integration represents an effort to opt
Lufthansa Cargo Exhibits at Transport Logistic China 2026
Lufthansa Cargo has confirmed its participation as an exhibitor at Transport Logistic China 2026, one of Asia's premier logistics and supply chain exhibitions. This exhibition represents a strategic o
India Reshapes Air Cargo Network for Regional Supply Chain Growth
India is undertaking a strategic reconfiguration of its air cargo infrastructure to enhance connectivity and operational efficiency across regions. This initiative reflects a broader shift toward dece
Air Canada Cargo Deploys New Cargospot Neo Platform
Air Canada Cargo has completed a lengthy four-year evaluation process and selected CHAMP Cargosystems' Cargospot neo platform to replace its legacy cargo management system. This platform will handle o
Air Canada Cargo Adopts CHAMP Cargosystems Platform
Air Canada Cargo has selected CHAMP Cargosystems as its digital cargo management platform, representing a strategic investment in modernizing its air freight operations. This technology partnership en
GlobalX Airlines Sues Ascent for $30M Over Alleged Cargo Business Breach
Global Crossing Airlines has filed a $30 million lawsuit against Ascent Global Logistics, alleging systematic breach of an exclusive freight brokerage agreement. According to the complaint, Ascent—whi