Qatar Airways Cargo announces the expansion of Sama, the airline's pioneering AI Digital Human, who has successfully transitioned from enhancing passenger services to now revolutionising the cargo experience. This innovative development will be showcased at Air Cargo Europe, taking place from 2-5 June 2025 in Munich, Germany. Initially launched to assist passengers with bookings, enquiries, and customer service interactions, Sama has redefined the way travellers engage with Qatar Airways. Her … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo to showcase Sama—the world’s first AI digital cabin crew at Air Cargo Europe 2025
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FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services wins new contract with EDT – eDirect Transport
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has won a contract with EDT - eDirect Transport, a global logistics platform specialising in cross-border e-commerce between China and Europe. Under this agreement, FCS will provide comprehensive E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services at Frankfurt Airport. This latest development extends WFS and SATS’ cooperation with EDT, which already includes agreements for e-commerce … [Read more...] about FCS Frankfurt Cargo Services wins new contract with EDT – eDirect Transport
Qatar Airways Cargo delivers record-breaking year and reaffirms its leading position
Qatar Airways Cargo has once again proven why it continues to be the world’s leading air cargo carrier. In a year defined by disruption and fierce competition, the world’s largest cargo airline posted its strongest financial performance since the COVID era, with a 17.4% surge in cargo revenue and 1.5 million tonnes of chargeable weight transported. A bold strategy, relentless innovation, and unmatched operational reliability have kept the airline firmly ahead of the curve—and the … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo delivers record-breaking year and reaffirms its leading position
China Airlines launches digital booking on WebCargo by Freightos®, digitalising key global trade lanes
Freightos, the leading digital freight booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, today announced that China Airlines (CAL, 2610.TW), a top-15 air cargo carrier, will be launching on Freightos’ WebCargo and 7LFreight platforms. Starting next week, thousands of freight forwarders will have instant access to China Airlines’ rates, capacity, and eBookings across a network of 85 aircraft serving 192 destinations in 29 countries. Forwarders can now digitally search, quote … [Read more...] about China Airlines launches digital booking on WebCargo by Freightos®, digitalising key global trade lanes
New satellite connectivity service keeps airports online
In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain vital communication at all times, even during blackouts, natural disasters, or in the most remote or infrastructure-limited locations. The fully managed service is now available in over 130 countries, offering primary, secondary, … [Read more...] about New satellite connectivity service keeps airports online
Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus partner to bring blended-wing-body aircraft to commercial air freight
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics providers, and Natilus, an aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body aircraft, announced a strategic partnership to study the environmental, economic, and operational impact of integrating Natilus’s hyper-efficient blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics operations. Leveraging its knowledge of the air logistics industry, Kuehne+Nagel will collaborate with Natilus to explore the operational feasibility of implementing its … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus partner to bring blended-wing-body aircraft to commercial air freight
