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A visionary who took flight and lifted others David Bassett, founder of Amerijet Airlines and cargo pioneer in the Americas, has died at 77, the company said.

David Bassett, the founder of Miami-based Amerijet International Airlines, who transformed the company into a leading cargo carrier serving the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, has died at the age of 77, the company announced Thursday.

#AmerijetInternationalAirlines #AmerijetAirlines

Liege Airport and Challenge Group mark nearly 30 years of cargo partnership Liege Airport highlights its long-standing partnership with Challenge Group, supporting global cargo flows and future growth.

#LiegeAirport has highlighted nearly 30 years of partnership between CargoLand by LGG and Challenge Group, a relationship that began in 1996 when Challenge became the first carrier to establish operations at the Belgian cargo hub.

#ChallengeGroup #Belgiancargohub #CargoLand #aircargo #aircraft

Cathay Cargo carries 1.67mn tonnes in 2025; revenue hits $3.1bn Cathay Cargo carried 1.67 million tonnes in 2025 as cargo revenue reached $3.1 billion, with capacity and freight traffic rising.

Cathay Cargo reported growth in cargo volumes in 2025, with total cargo carried rising 9.5 percent year on year to 1.677 million tonnes, according to the Cathay Group’s 2025 annual results.

#CathayCargo #CathayGroup #cathaypacific #Cargorevenue #aircargo #aircraft

MSC Air Cargo expands fleet to seven Boeing 777 freighters MSC Air Cargo adds seventh Boeing 777 freighter, expanding Europe–Asia capacity and strengthening its long-haul network.

MSC Air Cargo has expanded its fleet to seven Boeing 777 freighters with the delivery of its third Italian-registered Boeing 777-200 Freighter, I-MSCC “Castor”, at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Center in Seattle on March 11, 2026.

#MSCAirCargo #Boeing #Boeing777freighter

Awery integrates IATA CO2 Connect tool for cargo emissions reporting Awery integrates IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo into its ERP platform, enabling shipment-level CO2 emissions reporting.

Awery Aviation Software has become the first digital platform to integrate International Air Transport Association’s emissions calculation tool, IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo, enabling the air cargo industry to access standardised and more accurate emissions data.

#AweryAviationSoftware #IATA

Frankfurt Airport cargo rises 4.8% in February despite weather disruptions Cargo volumes at Frankfurt Airport rose 4.8% to 159,362 tonnes in February 2026, despite weather and strike disruptions.

The airport welcomed around 3.9 million passengers during the month, with traffic remaining stable year-on-year. Passenger numbers were affected by strike action and winter weather-related flight cancellations, which impacted about 70,000 travellers in total.

#FrankfurtAirport #cancellations

Heathrow handles nearly 130,000 tonnes of cargo in February Cargo volumes at Heathrow rose to nearly 130,000 tonnes in February, while total cargo in the first two months of 2026 reached 253,239 tonnes.

Cargo volumes at Heathrow Airport rose in February 2026, with the airport handling almost 130,000 tonnes of freight during the month, marking a 4 percent increase compared with the same period last year.

#HeathrowAirport #Heathrow #Cargovolumes #aircargo #aircraft

Despite pilot strike, Lufthansa Cargo to maintain 80% freighter flights Pilot strike hits Lufthansa passenger flights while Lufthansa Cargo maintains most freighter services.

A 48-hour pilot strike called by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, a trade and professional association for airline pilots and flight engineers in Germany

#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Despitepilotstrike #VereinigungCockpitunion #Germany #aircargo #aircraft

Ethiopian Cargo joins Freightos platform for digital booking access

#EthiopianCargo #Freightos #WebCargobyFreightos #digitalfreightplatforms #Africanaircargo #freightforwarders

Middle East turmoil leaves global air freight rates largely steady

#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #MiddleEast #MiddleEastdisruptions #Asia #Europe #Globalairfreight #aircargo #aircraft

DHL Global Forwarding handles largest semiconductor import at Kitakyushu Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Japan handle 180-ton semiconductor equipment shipment from Amsterdam.

#KitakyushuAirport, in collaboration with #DHLGlobalForwarding Japan, has successfully completed the transport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, marking the largest and most technically demanding cargo operation ever handled by the airport.

#DHL #Japan #Amsterdam #aircargo #aircraft

Cargo iQ adds Singapore Changi and Frankfurt airports as members These airports will play a crucial role in advancing industry quality standards and enhancing the efficiency of cargo handling.

#CargoiQ has announced that #FrankfurtAirport and #SingaporeChangiAirport will join the organisation as strategic members. The announcement was made during the IATA World Cargo Symposium held in Lima.

#ChangiAirport #IATAWorldCargoSymposium #IATAWCS #IATAWCS2026 #cargooperations #aviationlogistics

dnata to boost Zurich Airport cargo capacity by 50% with new facility A new cargo centre, opening in early 2027, will boost the company's annual handling capacity at the Swiss hub by 50%, from 60,000 to 90,000 tonnes.

Global air services provider dnata has announced an expansion of its cargo operations at Zurich Airport.

#dnata #ZurichAirport #Switzerland #aircargo #aircraft #dnataCargoCentre #Cargocapacity #cargooperations

Skye Air Mobility secures $9 million series B funding Strong market confidence in autonomous last-mile logistics was signaled by prominent investors including AVNM Ventures, Faad Capital, and Bajaj Capital participating in the round.

The funding, structured as a $4 million series B1 and a $5 million series B2, was led by IAN Group’s second venture fund, IAN Alpha Fund.

#SkyeAirMobility #IANGroup #hyperlocaldronedeliveries #IANAlphaFund #AVNMVentures #FaadCapital #BajajCapital #drones

SF Express deploys own 747 freighter service to East Midlands Airport The deployment of its own aircraft indicates a move toward a longer-term presence at the UK facility.

China-based logistics firm SF Express has operated its own aircraft into East Midlands Airport for the first time, marking a shift in its operations at the UK cargo hub.

#SFExpress #EastMidlandsAirport #UKcargohub #aircargo #aircraft #Boeing #Boeing747freighter #EzhouHuahuAirport

Maastricht Aachen Airport secures approval as hub for plant-based imports The certification from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) permits the airport to conduct official controls immediately upon shipment arrival.

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has been designated as an approved inspection location for Products of non-animal origin (PNAO), a move set to reshape logistics for the European fresh produce market

#MaastrichtAachenAirport #NVWA #Productsofnonanimalorigin #PNAO #aircargo #aircraft

IATA highlights three strategic priorities for the air cargo industry IATA urges focus on digitalisation, standards and security to strengthen global air cargo.

Three strategic priorities for the global air cargo industry, accelerating digitalisation, strengthening global standards, and enhancing safety and security, were highlighted by the IATA during the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) held in #Lima, #Peru.

#IATA #IATAWCS #Lima #Peru #aircargo #aircraft

DHL report finds globalisation steady amid US–China decoupling Global trade and cross-border flows remain resilient despite tariffs, geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty.

Globalisation remains at a historically high level despite rising geopolitical tensions, increasing #UStariffs and growing uncertainty around global trade policies, according to the #DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 released by DHL & New York University’s Stern School of Business.

#DHLExpress

Lufthansa Cargo adopts Jettainer’s IoT tracking for digital ULD management Lufthansa Cargo becomes launch customer for Jettainer’s IoT-based ULD tracking solution to enhance transparency and efficiency.

Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for a new IoT-based ULD tracking solution developed by Jettainer, marking a new milestone in the partners’ long-standing cooperation.

#LufthansaCargo #Jettainer #Lufthansa #ULDmanagement #IATAWorldCargoSymposium #IATAWCS #Lima #Peru #aircargo #aircraft

Tariff tensions drive a $157 billion air cargo surge in early 2025 IATA report highlights air cargo’s role in tariff-driven trade shifts and AI supply chain growth.

Air cargo played a critical role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid rising tariffs and shifting trade policies.

#IATA #Tariff #IATAWorldCargoSymposium #WorldCargoSymposium #IATAWCS #Lima #Peru #LATAMCargo

Peru’s export surge highlights strategic role of air cargo: IATA IATA at the WCS shared a report highlighting how air cargo is driving Peru’s fast-growing fresh produce exports.

Air cargo connectivity is playing a crucial role in strengthening Peru’s export economy, particularly in the rapidly expanding fresh produce sector.

#InternationalAirTransportAssociation #IATA #IATAWorldCargoSymposium #WorldCargoSymposium #IATAWCS #Lima #Peru #LATAMCargo

Lödige Industries launches Cargo Direct for terminal orchestration hub Cargo Direct reduces unnecessary cargo movements by aligning handling activities with shipment priorities.

Air cargo terminals are facing pressure from rising cargo volumes, labour shortages and complex handling processes as airlines concentrate operations through fewer hubs.

#LodigeIndustries #CargoDirect #aircargoterminals #AWBdata #terminalautomation #cargohandling #logisticstechnology

Liege Airport's cargo volumes rise 18.6% in first two months of 2026 The airport attributed the increase in cargo volumes to seasonal demand and changes in trade flows.

Liege Airport reported growth in cargo traffic during the first two months of 2026 following a record year in 2025, handling 219,807 tonnes of freight between January and February.

#LiegeAirport #cargotraffic #aircargo #aircraft #cargotonnage #aircraftmovements #NorthAmericatrade

Middle East turmoil leaves global air freight rates largely steady Global air freight rates stayed mostly stable despite Middle East disruptions, with spikes on Asia–Europe routes.

Global air freight rates remained largely stable despite a week of turmoil across the Middle East, according to the latest data from TAC Index.

#TACIndex #BalticAirFreightIndex #MiddleEast #MiddleEastdisruptions #Asia #Europe #Globalairfreight #aircargo #aircraft

Pieter Elbers steps down as IndiGo CEO; Rahul Bhatia takes interim charge

#InterGlobeAviation #IndiGo #EuropeanUnionAviationSafetyAgency #EASA #aviation

86% of supply chain leaders report impact from policy shifts, tariffs

#RELEXSolutions #tariffs #AIreport #supplychain #Volatility #manufacturing #wholesale #Researchscape

BETA joins FAA pilot to launch electric aircraft operations in US

#BETA #BETATechnologies #FederalAviationAdministration #FAA #UnitedStates #USDepartmentofTransportation #eVTOLIntegrationPilotProgramme #eIPP #aviation #electricaircraft #ALIAaircraft

Accelya renews partnership with Finnair Cargo for core platform

#Accelya #Finnair #FinnairCargo #cargotechnologyplatform #cargodigitalisation #revenueaccounting #Helsinkihub #aircargooperations #airlinetechnology #aircargo #aircraft

Embraer’s first E-freighter enters service with Bridges Air Cargo

#Embraer #E_freighter #BridgesAirCargo #Cologne #Germany #Larnaca #Cyprus #BridgesGroup

PACTL becomes first mainland China cargo terminal with IEnvA

#PudongInternationalAirportCargoTerminal #PACTL #IEnvA #IATA #IATAsustainabilitycertification #ISP_IEnvA #aircargo #aircraft