Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 3.9 million passengers in February 2026, with traffic remaining stable compared to February last year. During the reporting month, passenger numbers were negatively impacted, particularly by strikes and weather-related flight cancellations, which affected around 70,000 travellers in total. Cargo volumes in Frankfurt (comprising airmail and airfreight) increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 159,362 metric tons in February. Meanwhile, aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
Asia Pacific air cargo
dnata on track to expand Zurich cargo capacity by 50% with new facility
With air freight volumes at Zurich Airport remaining robust, dnata will expand its cargo operations through a new, purpose-built facility at the airport, designed to support long-term growth, improve operational efficiency and further enhance service reliability for customers and partners in Switzerland. dnata handled 56,000 tonnes of cargo in 2025, up nearly 4% year on year, reflecting sustained demand for quality cargo services and the need for expanded infrastructure at Zurich … [Read more...] about dnata on track to expand Zurich cargo capacity by 50% with new facility
Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Japan successfully complete the largest-ever air transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
At the end of last year, Kitakyushu Airport, in collaboration with DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of DHL Group, completed the transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment—the largest and technically most demanding cargo operation ever handled by the airport and one that required exceptionally high standards of transport expertise. Overview of the largest-ever semiconductor manufacturing equipment transport Item: Semiconductor manufacturing equipment Weight: … [Read more...] about Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Japan successfully complete the largest-ever air transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
EFW signs Airbus A330 freighter conversion contract with Hong Kong-based APAL
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), JV of ST Engineering and Airbus, continues to expand its presence in the fast-growing Chinese aviation market with the signing of a contract for an Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion with Hong Kong-based specialist aircraft lessor, Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL). The aircraft will be converted at one of EFW’s partner facilities from 2Q2026, while technical planning and certification will take place at its headquarters in Dresden, … [Read more...] about EFW signs Airbus A330 freighter conversion contract with Hong Kong-based APAL
Turning recognition into momentum: Etihad Cargo’s roadmap to 2026
Winning Overall Carrier of the Year is a distinction few airlines earn once, and rarer still to secure across multiple regions. At the 12th Payload Asia Awards, Etihad Cargo achieved exactly that, taking home top honours for both Carrier of the Year - Middle East and Europe, a dual recognition that underscores the carrier’s expanding global relevance and strategic clarity at a time when the air cargo industry is navigating profound change. For Etihad Cargo, the awards are not a … [Read more...] about Turning recognition into momentum: Etihad Cargo’s roadmap to 2026
Ethiopian Cargo to join Freightos’ booking platform
Freightos, the leading booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ cargo booking platform at the end of the month. The integration includes digital rates, quoting and eBooking, WebCargo Pay for fast digital payments, and an interlining capabilities platform. Ethiopian Cargo operates Africa’s largest air cargo network, serving more than 145 destinations worldwide through a combination of dedicated freighters and … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Cargo to join Freightos’ booking platform
