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
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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
GEODIS advances decarbonisation of urban logistics with electric vehicle deployment in Vietnam
GEODIS launched a new electric vehicle delivery solution in Vietnam, reinforcing its commitment to lower-carbon logistics and urban mobility. The initiative supports Vietnam’s shift towards low-emission transport while enhancing delivery efficiency for customers in the luxury and retail sectors. GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics solutions, announced today the deployment of its new electric vehicle (EV) delivery solution in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The deployment supports … [Read more...] about GEODIS advances decarbonisation of urban logistics with electric vehicle deployment in Vietnam
Chicago Rockford International Airport strengthens Asian network with new DSV Incheon service
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has strengthened its growing Asian network following the launch of a new scheduled DSV freighter service connecting the airport with Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea. The weekly flight builds on DSV's existing services to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, launched in November 2025, and Luxembourg Airport, launched in June 2026, and further strengthens RFD's position as a strategic cargo gateway connecting Asia, Europe, and the … [Read more...] about Chicago Rockford International Airport strengthens Asian network with new DSV Incheon service
National Airlines orders more GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 engines
GE Aerospace announced that National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power their Boeing 777F/747F cargo airplanes. National Airlines has extensive experience with GE Aerospace, already owning thirty CF6 engines and eight GE90 engines. Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, said, “We’re thrilled that National Airlines continues to invest in our engines after recently purchasing eight GE90 engines. These … [Read more...] about National Airlines orders more GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 engines
