With its first flight from Casablanca (CMN), Morocco, to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport (PKX), on 20th January 2025, Africa’s leading cargo airline, Royal Air Maroc Cargo, has reinstated an essential Sino-Moroccan trade link. On Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, a Boeing 787-9 will link the two cities, offering a weekly cargo uplift of approximately 30 tons each way. The three return flights to Casablanca will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. These scheduled, direct flights in … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc boosts cargo links with Beijing
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IAG Cargo delivers 2024 revenues of €1,234 million, up 6.7 percent year-on-year
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has published its financial results for 2024. The business reported commercial revenues of €1,234 million for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024 representing a 6.7 per cent YOY increase. "Air cargo achieved strong growth in 2024 with demand surpassing the record volumes of 2021, and our performance is reflective of this," said David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer of IAG Cargo.“External factors are continuing to … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo delivers 2024 revenues of €1,234 million, up 6.7 percent year-on-year
Qatar Airways Cargo launches AEROSPACE product
Mechanical failures, equipment malfunctions or technical issues discovered during scheduled maintenance, can all result in an aircraft having to remain grounded (Aircraft on Ground – AOG) until the necessary parts are sourced and repairs have been completed. AOG requirements are increasing and changing, given that international travel and cargo demand is on the rise, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) service providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are becoming more … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo launches AEROSPACE product
The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
Emirates SkyCargo freighter A6-EFV was delivered in July 2024 without livery and was deployed immediately to serve the booming global demand. This week, it has rolled out of Emirates Engineering as the first freighter to don the airline’s distinctive new livery colours. Over the course of eight days, a team of specialists from Emirates Engineering’s in-house paint shop applied the refreshed livery. The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the … [Read more...] about The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it has joined the community organized by Narita International Airport Corporation and successfully obtained the “CEIV Lithium Batteries (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries*) certification”. This quality certification program for the air transport of lithium batteries was established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To meet the stringent requirements of the CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, JAL … [Read more...] about JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent. Astral Aviation operates an extensive intra-Africa network of 50 destinations served via scheduled and adhoc charters. Matched with Emirates SkyCargo’s vast global network of over 145 destinations and fleet of passenger aircraft and … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
