Chapman Freeborn, a global provider of air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973, has successfully completed the delivery of an ATR 72 600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force. The company notes that the smooth execution of this complex operation highlights its continued ability to manage challenging logistics, tight schedules, and operational disruptions with precision and expertise. The ATR 72 600MPA, configured for maritime patrol missions, was manufactured by … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn secured successful delivery of the second ATR 72-600MPA aircraft to the Philippine Air Force
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GAL Aviation implements Kale’s ACS platform to optimise cargo appointment scheduling at El Dorado International Airport
GAL Aviation has announced the implementation of Kale Logistics' (Kale) Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) as the official platform for appointment scheduling and cargo delivery management at El Dorado International Airport. This initiative represents a significant step toward enhancing efficiency, transparency, and coordination within the airport's cargo logistics ecosystem. By adopting the ACS platform, GAL Aviation seeks to strengthen collaboration among exporters, freight forwarders, … [Read more...] about GAL Aviation implements Kale’s ACS platform to optimise cargo appointment scheduling at El Dorado International Airport
JAL and Kalitta Air determine first-half route and flight schedule for scheduled cargo codeshare operations
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) is pleased to announce an increase in the number of weekly code-share cargo flights operated with KALITTA Airlines (KALITTA) between Narita and Chicago from five to six flights per week, starting April 1. Since May 2025, JAL has been providing stable and flexible air cargo transportation by incorporating large cargo aircraft into its network through a code-share agreement with KALITTA. This has enabled JAL to respond to the rapidly growing cargo demand between … [Read more...] about JAL and Kalitta Air determine first-half route and flight schedule for scheduled cargo codeshare operations
Hactl becomes the first air cargo terminal in the world to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has achieved a world first in its quest to introduce and adopt 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets for cargo operations. Since 2022, Hactl has begun to adopt recycled plastic sheets composed of 30–50% recycled material, and since then has been driving toward a fully 100% recycled solution. In collaboration with the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), the two organisations have now … [Read more...] about Hactl becomes the first air cargo terminal in the world to roll out 100% closed-loop recycled plastic sheets
Fresh data reveals Maastricht Aachen Airport handles flowers up to twice the speed of other European airports
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has produced new data confirming it processes flower cargo up to twice the speed of airports across the EU. Data collected in 2025 shows that flowers entering Europe via MST reach their final destination in half the time, on average, compared to similar shipments travelling through other European airports. Flower cargo at MST is handled in an average of 3 hours, compared to 3.5 and 6.5 hours at other airports. Maastricht Aachen Airport invested in … [Read more...] about Fresh data reveals Maastricht Aachen Airport handles flowers up to twice the speed of other European airports
Air Serbia to join Freightos booking platform
Freightos, the leading vendor-neutral digital pricing, booking and procurement platform for the international freight industry, announced that Air Serbia will be joining its cargo booking platform, further expanding Freightos’ airline network and strengthening adoption of Freightos Pay in Europe. This integration will extend Freightos Pay’s reach by enabling rapid, guaranteed digital payments between freight forwarders and carriers across Europe, including for forwarders without IATA … [Read more...] about Air Serbia to join Freightos booking platform








