TAAG's Cargo Business Unit operated its inaugural cargo service to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, on 24 July, reinforcing the airline's growth strategy and ambition to increase its market share in Africa's air freight sector, while further strengthening the Company's position as a facilitator of international trade. Operated by a Boeing 737-800 Freighter under flight DT7587, the inaugural service transported 12.8 tonnes of cargo from Amsterdam (AMS), including machine parts, IT equipment, … [Read more...] about TAAG launches dedicated cargo route to Lusaka, strengthening the regional logistics corridor
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Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo establish interline agreement to expand global connectivity and strengthen trade flows
Saudia Cargo, Saudi Arabia’s leading national air cargo carrier, and Riyadh Cargo, the freight division of the Kingdom’s new national carrier Riyadh Air, a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, today announced the signing of an interline agreement that will strengthen cargo connectivity, expand network reach, and provide customers with greater access through Saudi Arabia to international markets. The agreement brings together the complementary strengths of both carriers, combining … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo establish interline agreement to expand global connectivity and strengthen trade flows
Qatar Airways Cargo grows global network with new capacity and seasonal freighter services
Qatar Airways Cargo continues to reinforce its position as the world's leading air cargo carrier with the relaunch and expansion of operations across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. As part of these enhancements, seasonal Boeing 777 freighter services have been deployed to London in July on the Doha-London Heathrow-Paris-Doha and Doha-London Heathrow-Milan-Doha routings, further strengthening capacity into the UK and Europe. Additional network enhancements include … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo grows global network with new capacity and seasonal freighter services
Royal Air Maroc adds four new European destinations this summer
Royal Air Maroc is expanding its European network this summer with four new destinations that strengthen both its passenger offering and its belly cargo capacity. The airline has added specific locations in Spain, Italy and France that combine strong leisure appeal, diaspora links and regional trade potential. These will primarily be served with Boeing 737 aircraft, offering up to 3 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, and feeding seamlessly into Royal Air Maroc’s extensive long-haul widebody … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc adds four new European destinations this summer
Saudia Cargo announces new route between Riyadh and Melbourne to boost trade between the two countries
Saudia Cargo has announced a significant expansion of its international flight network with the official launch of a new scheduled route connecting Riyadh (RUH) to Melbourne (MEL), Australia. Commencing on July 25, this new route marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic expansion, establishing a direct air bridge between the Kingdom and the Australian market. To operate this route, the company announced the use of a Boeing 747-400 freighter, which provides cargo capacities exceeding … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo announces new route between Riyadh and Melbourne to boost trade between the two countries
SolitAir secures regulatory access to British airspace
SolitAir, the UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express cargo airline, announced that it has been granted Third Country Operator (TCO) certification by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). The certification authorises SolitAir to operate flights in and out of UK airspace, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the carrier’s international expansion. Established in the years following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK TCO framework is the mechanism by which British authorities … [Read more...] about SolitAir secures regulatory access to British airspace
