OMG Industry and ALHA Group present the case history of the new NEOS RD Air Cargo, the electric ULD Transporter customised to ALHA’s operational requirements and currently in use at Rome Fiumicino Airport. In the air cargo sector, efficiency does not depend only on the speed at which goods move through the terminal. It also depends on the ability to adapt processes and technologies to the actual characteristics of the available spaces, flows and infrastructure. It is precisely from this need … [Read more...] about ALHA and OMG innovate ULD handling at Fiumicino
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SolitAir adds Ghana into its expanding Africa network
SolitAir, the UAE’s dedicated next-generation B2B, airport-to-airport, express middle-mile cargo airline, today announced the launch of freight services to Ghana via Accra International Airport (ACC). The new route extends SolitAir’s African network to 21 destinations across 17 countries, providing coverage to over 30 percent of the continent’s countries. The addition of Ghana cements the carrier’s presence in Western Africa, following SolitAir’s recent commencement of services to Nigeria, … [Read more...] about SolitAir adds Ghana into its expanding Africa network
Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has appointed Cornelia Korsch as Global Development Director for Awery and CargoBooking, the digital air cargo quoting and booking platform. Korsch will be responsible for bringing additional airlines and capacity to CargoBooking, while increasing adoption across the freight forwarding community. “CargoBooking combines smart, AI-powered tools with a simple and efficient booking experience, making it easier for airlines to put their capacity in front of … [Read more...] about Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking
Cathay Pacific and Google partner to research and trial AI-powered contrail avoidance
Cathay Pacific and Google announced a partnership to advance research on contrails and their contribution to aviation’s climate impact. Cathay Pacific is Google’s first commercial airline partner in Asia-Pacific to trial its AI-powered contrail mitigation technology, and the first airline globally to test contrail avoidance on ultra-long-haulflights. The companies have started trials to evaluate the operational feasibility and constraints of contrail avoidance across Cathay Pacific’s extensive … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Google partner to research and trial AI-powered contrail avoidance
ACI: Air connectivity grows 11% across Asia-Pacific & Middle East as airports build resilience for the next phase of growth
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, today released its flagship Air Connectivity Index, recording an average growth of 11% in 2025 across the two regions. The ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Air Connectivity Index is a passenger-centric analytical tool to measure the connectivity of airports through network scale and frequency, the economic weight of … [Read more...] about ACI: Air connectivity grows 11% across Asia-Pacific & Middle East as airports build resilience for the next phase of growth
IATA releases 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. Highlights of revisions include: Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR) Instructions to improve clarity on DGR packaging requirements Restrictions and requirements for spare batteries and power banks Requirements for lithium battery-powered mobility aids … [Read more...] about IATA releases 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals
