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
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CharterDesk completes first cargo charter missions
CharterDesk has completed its first two cargo charter operations since officially launching at the end of last month. The full-service charter agent responded swiftly to urgent logistics challenges faced by automotive and perishable cargo customers. “Cargo charters are usually booked during emergency situations, such as the risk of a factory shutdown or, as could become a more pressing issue these days, a fuel shortage situation,” Emir Ozdabak, Managing Director of CharterDesk, explains. … [Read more...] about CharterDesk completes first cargo charter missions
Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded operations in France with the introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The additional service strengthens trade links between France and key global markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, while increasing capacity and flexibility for customers moving specialised and high-value cargo. The introduction of a second weekly freighter service to Paris comes in … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo expands Paris capacity with second weekly freighter service to Charles de Gaulle Airport
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five 777-8 Freighters. The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777-8 Freighter. The 777-8 Freighter will be the industry's most capable twin-engine freighter, incorporating advanced technologies as a member of the 777X family and customer-preferred features from the current generation 777 Freighter. "With this order, we are investing in the long-term future of MSC Air Cargo … [Read more...] about Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
Cathay Group expects first-half profit to nearly double as passenger and cargo demand remains strong
Continuing to see year- on- year growth in passenger numbers and cargo volumes The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for June 2026 and an update on its first-half 2026 financial performance. Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group continued our growth momentum in June, although jet fuel prices remained elevated. Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried a combined total of more than 3.1 million passengers, while Cathay Cargo carried around 145,000 … [Read more...] about Cathay Group expects first-half profit to nearly double as passenger and cargo demand remains strong
Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. For the year, Asia Pacific airlines recorded US$223.7 billion in aggregated operating revenue, a 4.3% increase from US$214.5 billion in 2024. Passenger revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines’ financial performance strengthened in 2025
