dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its relationships with select strategic partners to drive innovation, consistency and long-term value. David Barker, Regional Chief Executive Officer - … [Read more...] about dnata named first ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
e-commerce logistics
Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours
Chapman Freeborn, one of the world’s leading aircraft charter and aviation support companies, has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours. Despite the complexity of the task, the aircraft in question not only received the necessary parts on time but also departed ahead of schedule. In May 2025, the team at Chapman Freeborn received an urgent task of delivering crucial parts from Paris Vatry Airport (XCR) to Athens International Airport … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn delivers critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours
Small airport, big ambitions: Maastricht Aachen’s 2030 net-zero roadmap
As aviation faces growing pressure to decarbonise, regional airports are stepping up with bold sustainability targets—none more so than Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), which is aiming to achieve net-zero operations by 2030. With a 40% investment from the Royal Schiphol Group, MST is guided by a strategy rooted in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, MST is laying the foundation for a greener regional aviation future. A milestone in carbon management In November 2024, MST … [Read more...] about Small airport, big ambitions: Maastricht Aachen’s 2030 net-zero roadmap
Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network
Since the beginning of July 2025, Lufthansa Cargo has been the first airline to become a member of the high-tech network Silicon Saxony – the largest association of companies in the microelectronics, semiconductor, and IT industries in Europe. Based in Dresden, Germany, it brings together over 600 players, ranging from international technology groups and innovative start-ups to research institutes. The regional focus is on the Dresden area, the most important location for semiconductor … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network
HAFFA sparks innovation with student logistics challenge
Organised by the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics Ltd. (HAFFA), the inaugural “Innovate & Lead – Inter-school Competition (The New Wave Logistics Competition)” will be held on 19 July at the Grand Hall of Hong Kong Science Park. Strongly supported by the Transport and Logistics Bureau and the Logistics Development Council, and funded by the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund, this event aims to promote industry innovation and talent development, aligning with … [Read more...] about HAFFA sparks innovation with student logistics challenge
ACS Mexico keeps things brewing with urgent charter for beer manufacturer
Last month, Air Charter Service’s Mexican office was contacted by a leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer in Mexico, who was facing a brewery shutdown and needed just over half a ton of beer hops transported from Washington State to Mexico City, a journey of more than two and a half thousand miles, within the next 24 hours. Marco Circosta, ACS Mexico’s CEO, commented: “We were contacted by our freight forwarder customer in Mexico, whose client’s brewery urgently needed a delivery of hops to … [Read more...] about ACS Mexico keeps things brewing with urgent charter for beer manufacturer
