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JULY 14, 2025

Lufthansa Cargo announced that it is setting new standards in the air freight industry by developing a new type of virtual reality (VR) training for aircraft loading supervisors. Lufthansa Cargo is one of the first companies in the air freight industry to use VR to train aircraft loading supervisors.

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MAY 14, 2025

Hydrogen propulsion startup ZeroAvia has set its sights on the air cargo market. The aircraft will then be used on air cargo services across the British Isles. The aircraft will then be used on air cargo services across the British Isles.

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JUNE 18, 2025

Embraer has announced that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of its new passenger-to-freight (P2F), E-Freighter E190F conversion. NEWS | Bridges Air Cargo to be First Operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter. Embraer said that the jet was developed to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older less efficient models.

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JUNE 2, 2025

The airline currently operates 56 weekly flights from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to five major Indian cities and is looking to expand both frequency and routes, in tandem with increasing cargo movement under the proposed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The aircraft, operated by all-cargo airline Total Linhas Aereas was operating a domestic cargo flight from Vitoria to Sao Paulo when the crew received a cargo fire warning, forcing the emergency landing. This action occurred once all the remaining cargo had been removed from the aircraft.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

The figures show impressive increases in both the number of passengers carried and tonnes of cargo transported in the final month of 2024, completing the carriers two-year rebuilding process after its fortunes were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The months cargo revenue tonne kilometers (RFTKs) increased 6.5% year on year.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

On February 3, 2025, Textron Aviation , which owns the Cessna brand, confirmed that a freighter variant of the Cessna SkyCourier been handed over to Air Bravo and will be deployed for cargo transportation. On May 10, 2024, Textron announced that a combi cargo/passenger Cessna SkyCourier had received approval from the FAA.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

During an interview, Stanislas Brun, the Vice President of Etihad Cargo, told FreightWaves that the airline had extended its commitment in response to the surge in e-commerce. At the International Air Cargo Association trade show, Brun said: “In the next five years, we should go from five to 15 freighter aircraft.”

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The carrier put this down to a strong 2024 summer season “as a consequence of the successful execution of our network expansion strategy, alongside significant growth in the cargo business, particularly in the third quarter of [2024]”. Shoaib Ahmed Jan/ Shutterstock On the cargo side of its operations, Etihad saw revenues rise to AED 3.0

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

The carrier is also boosting its cargo fleet with an order for four B777-8F freighter aircraft. The airline also operates earlier versions of the B777 family aircraft: 10 B777-300ER passenger aircraft and nine B777-200F cargo aircraft.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Avianca Cargo is typically associated with its South American operation, based in Bogot, Colombia. However, lesser known is its extensive operation at Miami International Airport where the airline has managed to secure a position as one of the top three leading cargo airlines.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

The results, released on December 20, 2024, show that the airline is continuing its growth momentum as 2024 ends in both its passenger and cargo businesses. Cargo The airline carried 142,601 tonnes of cargo in November 2024, an increase of 15% compared with November 2023. The cargo load factor increased by 1.2

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The route will also facilitate onward connections via DFW to destinations across Central and South America, which according to the carrier, should “ensure strong passenger and cargo load factors.” The carrier also operates a fleet of nine 777-200F freighters as part of its cargo division, EVA Air Cargo.

Cargo

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, after takeoff, passengers and crew in the cabin heard loud sounds coming from the cargo hold, with the belief being that there was someone in there who was trying to make themselves known. Authorities on the ground in Argentina were told of a possible security threat in the cargo hold, and prepared accordingly.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In 2024, Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, made significant progress. Last year the air cargo industry saw an 11.3% Cargo capacity increased by 7.4% Looking forward to 2025, growth in air cargo demand is expected to moderate but remain positive, estimated at around 5.8%.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2001, the company began year-round charter air freight cargo service to rural villages across Alaska. We only fly cargo, no passengers, so they take a charter and then they’ll meet us there. All of the staging and ground handling of cargo is handled within a TSA-controlled area at Anchorage for maximum security.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

All of the ten freighters on order will be operated by the company’s dedicated freight division, STARLUX Cargo, on some of the worlds busiest freight routes, according to the carrier. This supplementary order doubles an initial order placed by the Taipei-based carrier in February 2024 for an initial five A350Fs.

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MAY 16, 2025

Overall, the SIA Group (Which includes Singapore Airlines, Singapore Airlines Cargo, and Scoot ), saw revenues increase by 2.8% billion, which according to the airline was driven by record passenger volumes and strong demand in both passenger and cargo markets. Additionally, the SIA Groups cargo load factor improved by 1.6%

Cargo

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JULY 11, 2025

According to the AAPA, this figure was supported by strong growth in passenger traffic and a marked recovery in cargo volumes. Meanwhile, air cargo demand increased to 13.9%, following a surge in e-commerce activity and disruptions to maritime shipping. billion, while cargo revenue climbed by 10.3% This resulted in a 19.9%

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JULY 22, 2025

Cargo-wise, Changi registered 516,000 tons of air freight, a 6.2% Amid global trade uncertainties, Changi recorded growth across all cargo flows, with imports posting the strongest performance, increasing by 8% compared to Q2 2024. For increase compared to the same period in 2024. million passengers; 5.9%

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

IAG, which also owns Vueling, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, IAG Loyalty and IAG Cargo, reported revenues of €9.33 The company said that revenue increases were due to “higher passenger revenue, with an improvement in Cargo revenue and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) revenue at Iberia”. billion ($10.1 rise from 2023 levels.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The figures, announced on November 21, 2024, show that the airline operated over 10,000 passenger and cargo flight sectors in a single month for the first time in 2024. Cargo performance On the freight side of its operation, the airline carried 142,323 tonnes of cargo in October 2024, an increase of 14.3% year on year.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In terms of cargo segment, Asia-Pacific will require 250 new widebody freighter aircraft, representing 10% of global demand for new freighters. E-commerce and global trade are driving demand for efficient cargo transport, making widebody aircraft integral to reliable delivery across continents.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The two crew members aboard a Total Cargo Boeing 737-400 RS managed to get the burning aircraft on the ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil early Saturday before rappeling to safety from a window using the emergency escape rope. The fire is believed to have started in the cargo. The drama unfolded on a short flight from Vitoria.

Cargo

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MARCH 4, 2025

Although passenger revenue increased by a mere 4%, the airlines cargo business saw revenue surge by 35% year on year. Turkish Cargo, the airlines freight division, operates a fleet of 24 dedicated freighters and has seen its business increase by 20% in 2024, already making it one of the worlds three top air cargo operators.

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JUNE 20, 2025

The Cathay Pacific Group, which includes Cathay Pacific, Cathay Cargo, and HK Express, has released its latest set of traffic figures for May 2025. Cathay Cargo on the rise The Group’s cargo division, Cathay Cargo, carried 12.2% more cargo in May 2025 than in May 2024. year-on-year. percentage points year on year.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock In terms of cargo, Heathrow handled almost 138,000 tonnes of cargo passed through the airport, culminating in a total of over 1.5 New York, Los Angeles, Dublin, and Madrid were among the top destinations in 2024 for Heathrow passengers. million tonnes of air freight at the airport in 2024.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Embraer Commercial Aviation, a division of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has announced the formation of a new dedicated global aircraft leasing and freighter team as the company attempts to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and aircraft leasing markets. billion a 21% increase from 2023 figures.In billion.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Meanwhile, an existing agreement with Kazakhstan has been upgraded, in order to “allow airlines of both countries to carry passengers and cargo via any intermediate points and to any beyond points between the two countries, without restrictions on aircraft type, capacity and routing”.

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JUNE 27, 2025

The eCopter is a unipersonal fully electric automated eVTOL which is capable of carrying either people or cargo along pre-determined routes. Flynow is now aiming to obtain SAIL IV classification by 2027, which would enable it to perform commercial cargo operations.

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JULY 22, 2025

At the same time, Dnata aims to recruit more than 4,000 specialists in cargo, catering, and ground handling. Emirates added that employees also benefit from reduced cargo rates and membership cards that provide discounts at many retail, hospitality, and lifestyle outlets.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

On the busiest days leading up to Christmas, Qantas Freight will carry around one million kilograms of cargo per day across its global network, which is around 70% more than its usual daily uplift.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

There are, however, still around 270 that continue to operate cargo-only flights. Michel Gilliand / Wikimedia Commons Boeing built 1,050 757s between 1982 and 2004, and according to ch-aviation, only around 210 continue to fly passengers. According to the UKs Civil Aviation Authority, across 3.1

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JANUARY 9, 2025

The company also carried two million tons of cargo and mail, up by 20.6% Although the airline boosted its passenger numbers overall, the carriers network load factor dropped by 0.4 percentage points to 82.2% over the figure reported for 2023. This figure breaks down as 81.8% for international flights and 85.8% for domestic flights.

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DECEMBER 25, 2024

Skycolors / Shutterstock Note: This article will be limited to major passenger and cargo airlines and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. A mix of cargo and passenger carriers, these airlines originated in Gabon, Brazil, Cyprus, Malta, and the Caribbean. Levu Air Cargo.

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MAY 30, 2025

The two companies will collaborate to conduct an environmental, economic and operational assessment of the prospective introduction of Natilus future blended-wing aircraft into cargo operations. Nevertheless, it is a key player in the global air freight market as it works closely with a number of air cargo operators all over the world.

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MARCH 10, 2025

A fold-down, truck-bed style rear door simplifies cargo loading and can also accommodate a full-sized patient stretcher when operating in air medical roles. Optional equipment to be offered with the R88 will include a 3,000-pound HEC-rated cargo hook, utility basket, wire strike protection kit, and pop-out floats.

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