Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has secured three new weekly cargo flights with Ethiopian Airlines from Hong Kong. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, increasing e-commerce volumes. “These new flights mark a significant step in scaling Prestwick’s e-commerce operation, with Hong Kong now a key inbound gateway into our network,” said Ian Forgie, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport. “By introducing a purpose-built, fast-track cargo … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport secures three new weekly Ethiopian Airlines e-commerce flights
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Airbus completes first A350F freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the first test aircraft and undergo testing in the coming weeks. Airbus is manufacturing two A350F aircraft for flight testing from 2026 to 2027. The A350F main deck cargo door is the largest in the industry. Featuring a … [Read more...] about Airbus completes first A350F freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released its air traffic statistics for March 2026. During the month, the airport handled 5.74 million passengers and 34,100 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 19.6% and 2.7% respectively. In addition, Hong Kong secures four places in the global top ten busiest international airline routes announced in April 2026, led by the Hong Kong-Taipei route, which ranked first. The passenger growth was mainly driven by a double-digit increase … [Read more...] about HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
HAFFA chairman outlines fuel surcharge, ESG and digitalisation priorities at 2026 AGM
The Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) held its Annual General Meeting for 2026, where Mr. Gary Lau marked the start of the second half of his current two-year term as Chairman by outlining the prominent organisation’s major achievements, as well as noting some of the key challenges currently faced by the industry. Commented Mr. Lau: “As we strive together to strengthen the Hong Kong logistics industry’s position as a major pillar of the city’s economy through … [Read more...] about HAFFA chairman outlines fuel surcharge, ESG and digitalisation priorities at 2026 AGM
dnata earmarks A$32 million for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, will invest approximately A$32 million to establish a dedicated cargo terminal operation at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), reinforcing its long-term commitment to the New South Wales market and Australia’s aviation industry. dnata will operate from a 5,000 sqm warehouse facility within WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct, supported by an additional 4,000 sqm of surrounding land. The airport will deliver the … [Read more...] about dnata earmarks A$32 million for cargo facility at Western Sydney International Airport
HAECO and Atlas Air extend longstanding maintenance partnership
HAECO, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions, announced an extension of its maintenance cooperation with Atlas Air, the world’s leader in outsourced aviation logistics and operator of the largest fleet of Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, headquartered in White Plains, New York. The extended cooperation builds on a partnership of more than 25 years. Under the latest agreements, HAECO will extend its line maintenance support for 2026–2030, scaling its … [Read more...] about HAECO and Atlas Air extend longstanding maintenance partnership
