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
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Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q2 2026
Singapore Changi Airport registered 17.2 million passenger movements from April to June 2026 (Q2). This was 1.5% lower than the same period last year. Passenger traffic for the first half of 2026 remained positive, growing 0.4% year-on-year. For the quarter, aircraft movements, comprising landings and take-offs, decreased by 1.3% year-on-year to 92,400. For the first half of 2026, aircraft movements totalled 188,000, similar to the same period last year. Traffic to and from Europe and … [Read more...] about Changi Airport’s operating indicators for Q2 2026
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
Sydney’s 24-hour cargo precinct takes off at Western Sydney International
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) is officially open for business, with its inaugural commercial freight flights taking off on 27 July from its state-of-the-art, 24-hour Cargo Precinct. This marks a major milestone for Australia’s critical supply chains, domestic producers and manufacturers, Western Sydney’s rapidly growing economy, and the state’s air cargo capacity. WSI CEO Simon Hickey said WSI’s state-of-the-art cargo hub will create opportunities for Greater … [Read more...] about Sydney’s 24-hour cargo precinct takes off at Western Sydney International
ECS Group drives Aeromexico Cargo’s enhanced European connections
Aeromexico Cargo’s summer schedule saw the start of a Paris-Monterrey connection and the resumption of its Barcelona-Mexico flights after a 5-year pause. ECS Group’s subsidiaries, Aero Cargo France and GenAir Spain, are successfully promoting and filling the extra 100 tons of weekly cargo capacity out of Europe. “Aeromexico implemented the largest European expansion in our airline’s history this year, and our cargo customers on both continents are already feeling the benefit of enhanced and … [Read more...] about ECS Group drives Aeromexico Cargo’s enhanced European connections
IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of the Managing Board. Willie Walsh, IATA’s current Director General, will conclude his duties on 31 July 2026. The … [Read more...] about IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
