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Supernova Airlines announces GSA partnerships

1 day ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Ukraine-registered cargo carrier SuperNova Airlines has formalised general sales agent (GSA) partnerships with Alfa Airlines Services in Belgium and A.D. Aviation in Tel Aviv. Alfa Airlines Services BV will act as Supernova’s exclusive GSA throughout all European Union member states. A.D. Aviation has also been appointed as Supernova’s General Sales Agent for the Israeli market.
Freightos launches freight procurement platform

2 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Source: Jaromir Chalabala/ Shutterstock Freightos has launched the first end-to-end freight procurement platform in a bid to connect the full procurement cycle — from sourcing and benchmarking to booking and execution. The Freightos Enterprise platform for importers, exporters, and forwarders bridges annual, quarterly and spot procurement of air, ocean and ground freight, while offering critical market intelligence, said Freightos. Freightos Enterprise combines three modules into one platform.
Air Canada promotes Mark Galardo

2 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Mark Galardo has been promoted to executive vice president (EVP) & chief commercial officer and president, cargo at Air Canada. He has worked at Air Canada for 21 years and has spent the last two years as executive vice president, revenue & network planning and president, cargo at the airline. Before that, he was senior vice president network planning and revenue management.
Airbus advances A350F fuselage fit out

3 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Airbus A350F. Copyright: Airbus S.A.S 2021 - computer rendering by FIXION - MMS - 2021 Production of the Airbus A350 freighter has moved forward again with the first forward fuselage section of the aircraft now equipped with essential systems. This follows delivery of the first section 19 and is an important development for Airbus, given the A350F has been delayed until the second half of 2027.
Partnerships are essential to SAF adoption

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

IATA WCS Fast tracking SAF panel Partnerships and stakeholder engagement are essential to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption throughout the air cargo supply chain. The industry has tough net zero emissions-related SAF adoption targets to meet and working collaboratively on fuel procurement and investment is crucial to increase SAF usage, agreed a sustainability panel duringt IATA's 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS).
US tariffs’ impact on freighter manufacturing unclear

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

IATA WCS Air Cargo Market Factors Panel It’s not yet clear what impact US tariffs may have on freighter aircraft manufacturing at a time when there are delays affecting the modernisation of an ageing freighter fleet. Commenting on how the implementation of US tariffs and retaliatory tariffs by other countries, many of which relate to raw materials used for production, may affect freighter production, IATA director general Willie Walsh said it was too early to make a judgement on the impact.
My Freighter and Aeromexico begin interline partnership

2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

My Freighter and Aeromexico have entered into an interline partnership to expand cargo access and connectivity between Mexico and Central Asia. In place since 1 April, the interline partnership grants My Freighter access to Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), and Monterrey (MTY), said the Uzbekistan-based airline in a LinkedIn post. Meanwhile, AeroMexico gains access to Tashkent (TAS) and My Freighter’s RFS trucking network across Central Asia.
Descartes air messaging now supports IATA ONE Record standard

2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Source: Pixels Hunter/ Shutterstock Descartes’ Air Messaging solution now supports IATA’s ONE Record standard and Lufthansa Cargo is already using the technology with the aim of improving real-time data sharing and shipment visibility. The logistics and supply chain management solutions company said that the Descartes Air Messaging solution has streamlined the transmission of air shipment data according to IATA's ONE Record messaging standard.
Boeing reports orders for 11 777Fs in March

2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Boeing has confirmed a total of 11 777 freighters were ordered in March, three from a mystery customer(s). The aircraft manufacturer’s Airplane Gross Orders report for March shows FedEx ordered eight 777Fs last month, while an unidentified customer(s) ordered a further three units of the cargo aircraft.
EU approves DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker

2 weeks ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

The European Commission has approved DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following the acquisition announcement last year. Danish forwarder DSV confirmed that it had signed a deal to take over German logistics giant DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn last September. The €14.3bn purchase deal will create the world's largest freight forwarder.