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CMA CGM Air Cargo signs up to IATA emissions calculator

1 day ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Photo: petrmalinak/ Shutterstock CMA CGM Air Cargo has signed up to the IATA CO₂ Connect emissions calculator to offer more accurate visibility on the carbon footprint of flights and shipments. Ocean shipping giant CMA CGM announced in a LinkedIn post on 15 May that its airline business had joined IATA'S emissions scheme at the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) last month. CMA CGM claimed CMA CGM Air Cargo is the first airfreight company to share CO2 emissions data with IATA.
dnata prepares to open animal handling centre at Schiphol

1 day ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Air and travel services provider dnata will open a dedicated animal handling centre at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) this summer. Spanning 2,380 sq m, the purpose-built temperature-controlled centre is part of the dnata Cargo City Amsterdam complex and will include separate holding areas, quiet zones, adjustable lighting and an on-site vet to ensure continuous care. The facility will also house stables for over 70 horses, supported by rigorous biosecurity protocols.
Volga-Dnepr hits out over AN-124 "pirate hijacking"

2 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Volga-Dnepr has labelled alleged attempts by the Canadian government to seize a stranded AN-124-150 at Toronto Pearson Airport a "pirate hijacking". The aircraft has been at Toronto Pearson Airport since February 2022, and ever since then, the Canadian government has been attempting to seize the aircraft as part of sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine is hoping that it will eventually receive the aircraft from Canada.
China reportedly lifts ban on Boeing deliveries

2 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

China has reportedly lifted a ban on airlines in the country taking delivery of aircraft from US-based Boeing following talks between the US and China that have eased a trade war between the two countries. Airlines in China were told last month to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft due to the ongoing tariff dispute, according to several media outlets.
Etihad Cargo announces new European regional structure

3 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Etihad Cargo has restructured its European commercial team into five areas with the aim of strengthening business across key markets, streamlining regional support and better supporting customers.
Asia Pacific trade growth under threat from aircraft delivery delays

3 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is calling for governments to tackle supply chain disruption that is delaying deliveries of new aircraft, constraining capacity and threatening Asia Pacific trade growth. According to the AAPA, average load factors are at a record high of 83% in the region, reflecting capacity constraints. “In 2025, over one-fifth of aircraft deliveries are expected to be delayed,” said Subhas Menon, director general of AAPA.
Two weeks left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!

3 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Calling all air cargo companies! There are now just 10 working days left to submit entries for the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards. This year’s awards are open for entry until 5pm BST on 30 May, so if your company has an outstanding achievement to celebrate, then don't delay and get working on your entry today.
EFW delivers first of 30 A330P2Fs to ATSG

4 days ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

EFW-converted A330P2F for ATSG German freighter conversion company Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered the first of 30 Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft to Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). US-headquartered ATSG will pass the A330P2F to its Türkiye-based customer, ULS Airlines Cargo. The A330P2F was converted at EFW's facilities in Dresden.
Air Canada Q1 cargo revenues up 16%

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Air Canada’s cargo operating revenues were up 16% year on year in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of shippers front-loading cargo to avoid increased costs from tariffs. The airline reported cargo operating revenues of C$250m for the first quarter ending 31 March, up from up from C$215m in the first quarter of 2024. The increased revenues were the result of higher Pacific and Latin America air cargo volumes and yields, said Air Canada.
Kuehne+Nagel expands at Liege

1 week ago | aircargonews.net | Rebecca Jeffrey

Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) will expand its air cargo operations at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium with the deployment of a freighter aircraft to the airport. The expansion includes the deployment of the Boeing 747-8F K+N-branded freighter named “Inspire”, which the freight forwarder leases from Atlas Air. The freighter offers a payload capacity of over 140 metric tons and a range exceeding 8,000 km, said Liege Airport in a press release.