Cargo

IAI Sees Growing Demand For Widebody Freighters Passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist IAI reports growing demand from customers for cargo aircraft, despite diminishing interest in the single-aisle freighter market. guy.ferneyhoug… Fri, 10/09/2026 - 15:20 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Aviation Week MRO Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

By Rafiq Vayani TOULOUSE, France: The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew. “This maiden … The post Airbus A350F freighter successfully performs its maiden flight appeared first on Biz Today.

IATA: Global Air Cargo Traffic Up 4.4% In August Global air cargo traffic rose 4.4% year over year in August, even as key trade lanes tied to the Middle East contracted, according to IATA. clarissa.siu@a… Wed, 09/30/2026 - 08:31 Author Aaron Karp Content source Routes Aviation Daily Primary Category Airports & Networks

By Howard Hardee and Charles Alcock September 29, 2026 The first flight of the Airbus A350 Freighter on September 29 signified more than the European airframer's intention to compete in the dedicated widebody cargo market. When the jet... Read More The post How Far Ahead is the A350F? Examining Timing of 777-8F’s Market Entrance appeared first on Leeham News.

Airbus A350F Completes First Flight Airbus kicked off the flight test program for the A350F with a 4 hr., 11 min. first flight on Sept. 29. mark.nensel@in… Tue, 09/29/2026 - 16:24 Author Jens Flottau Content source Aviation Daily Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

Airframer expects new freighter’s first sortie to take place on 29 September. Airbus has revealed that it intends to conduct the first flight of its A350 freighter on 29 September. This would align with the airframer’s previous indications that it was aiming for a third-quarter maiden flight for the twinjet cargo aircraft. Airbus plans to… The post Airbus fixes provisional date for A350F’s maiden flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

IATA Calls For Multilayered Safety Approach For Dangerous Goods IATA calls for a multilayered safety approach to address the growing risks of undeclared dangerous goods in the air cargo supply chain. jill.angelini@… Fri, 09/25/2026 - 17:49 Author Alan Dron Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

SIA took delivery of the five 777Fs between 2022 and 2023. Singapore Airlines and logistics giant DHL Express have renewed an operating contract for five Boeing 777 freighters. The agreement will see SIA continue to provide crew and maintenance support, with its pilots operating the five 777Fs, and engineers overseeing MRO services. SIA took delivery… The post SIA and DHL renew cargo partnership first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing exemption from fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, enabling the company… FAA grants Boeing exemption from future fuel-efficiency limits to sell 35 777Fs appeared first on AeroTime.

At Tokyo Haneda Airport, Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots to move cargo containers. The image looks like aviation's future. In reality, it may be a distraction from the more consequential transformation taking place underneath the terminal floor. Airports are becoming increasingly intelligent, but not because robots are suddenly replacing people. The more profound change is the emergence of an airport as a connected operating system in which artificial intelligence, biometrics, sensors, automation, digital twins and real-time data increasingly influence decisions across the passenger journey and the physical infrastructure. CAPA - Centre for Aviation's latest research publication, 'I, Robot: The Adoption of Technology in the Airport Business in 2026', shows an industry investing heavily in this transition, but also exposes an uncomfortable gap between technological ambition and operational maturity. SITA data reinforces the point: airports spent USD14.8 billion on IT in 2025,

Airbus is preparing the A350F for its first flight following extensive ground testing, simulator work and component validation ahead of a planned 400-flight-hour certification campaign. The A350 Freighter is derived from the A350-1000 but uses a different fuselage configuration, combining an A350-900 forward fuselage with an A350-1000 rear fuselage and wings. The resulting geometry requires […] The post Airbus prepares A350F for first flight, 400-hour test campaign appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Daily Memo: Amazon’s Air Cargo Strategy Under Scrutiny After 21 Air Miami Crash Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after Miami crash, raising questions about its air cargo strategy and safety responsibilities. jill.angelini@… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 19:40 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

ANA Holdings has announced the name of its new consolidated cargo airline, which will launch on April 1,… ANA Holdings names new cargo airline ANA Nippon Cargo, launching April 2027 appeared first on AeroTime.

Retailing firm’s action follows review of circumstances surrounding 6 September accident. Online retailing giant Amazon has suspended its operations with cargo carrier 21 Air, the company involved in the fatal Boeing 767-300 freighter overrun at Miami. The aircraft had been operating on behalf of Amazon, and carried the retailer’s Prime Air branding, when it overran… The post Amazon suspends operations with 21 Air in wake of fatal Miami 767 overrun first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Amazon has paused its use of 21 Air, the cargo carrier that operated the Boeing 767 freighter that overran a runway… Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after deadly Miami 767 runway overrun appeared first on AeroTime.

ANA Holdings completed the acquisition of Nippon Cargo in 2025. Japan’s ANA Holdings is to consolidate all its cargo units – including recently-acquired Nippon Cargo Airlines – into a single brand. The parent company of mainline operator All Nippon Airways says the new cargo carrier will be called ANA Nippon Cargo Airlines, with the name… The post ANA Cargo, Nippon Cargo Airlines merge to form new unit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Carrier to establish cargo network from Dubai World Central airport.Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai is stepping up to dedicated freighter operations, with plans to introduce a cargo fleet from October. The airline is to use three Boeing 737-800 freighters, which will be operated on a wet-lease basis. Flydubai chief commercial officer Hamad Obaidalla says: “As trade… The post Flydubai steps up to dedicated freighters with initial fleet of wet-leased 737-800s first appeared on FlightGlobal.

FlyDubai Launches Freighter Ops, Eyes 737 P2F Conversions by 2029 FlyDubai launches freighter operations with three wet-leased 737-800 freighters and plans passenger-to-freighter conversions starting in 2029. jill.angelini@… Fri, 09/11/2026 - 14:50 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July  IATA

Air cargo's 2025 performance looks impressive on the surface: cargo tonne-kilometres rose 8.5% and air freight's share of global trade value reached a record 29.5%. But beneath those headline numbers lies a more fragile market. Growth has become increasingly concentrated in AI-related goods, premium perishables and a handful of strategically important corridors, rather than reflecting broad-based expansion in global trade. That concentration matters because the supply side has struggled to keep pace. Available cargo capacity grew only 4.4%, leaving little spare capacity when geopolitical disruption, higher fuel prices and Middle East airspace restrictions arrived in 2026. The result has been a sharp rise in yields, with IATA reporting a 34% year-on-year increase in Jun-2026. The fading of tariff-driven frontloading does not remove the underlying strength, but neither does it guarantee that today's growth is sustainable. AI investment has become a powerful new demand engine, while Centr

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Elroy and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight to test cargo deliveries using remotely piloted aircraft at Houma-Terrebonne Airport in Louisiana. This is the first remotely piloted aircraft test flight under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).

Middle East Crisis Hits Turkish Airlines’ Profitability Turkish Airlines faces profitability challenges from the Middle East crisis but sees strong summer bookings and rising cargo revenues. jill.angelini@… Thu, 08/06/2026 - 20:46 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Freighter exposed to oscillations as part of preparations for flight. Airbus has carried out ground vibration testing on the A350 freighter, modelling the twinjet’s dynamic response ahead of its maiden flight. The tests were conducted in June, says the airframer, which is to use two A350Fs for certification work. Aeroelastic and dynamic load computation is… The post A350F undergoes vibration tests to validate cargo jet’s aeroelastic model first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Aging A330s Operators To See New Freighter Conversion Option A new solution for airlines seeking to convert their aging first-generation Airbus A330s to freighters faster is being offered by a Turkish-UK company. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 07/22/2026 - 15:32 Author Alan Dron Content source Air Transport World Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

The Largest Air Cargo Airlines in the World in 2026, Ranked (Tonne-Km vs Fleet vs Model)  GetTransport.com

DHL Increases Earnings Outlook As Global Air Cargo Shows Strength DHL raises earnings outlook as air cargo rebounds with strong demand, improved trade conditions and growth in key global corridors despite challenges. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/08/2026 - 13:00 Author Aaron Karp Content source Aviation Daily Routes Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Saudia has ordered more Boeing 777-200Fs for its cargo division as the airline looks to strengthen its dedicated… Saudia orders more Boeing 777-200 freighters for its cargo division appeared first on AeroTime.

Sensor Could Provide Early Lithium-Ion Battery Overheat Alert Saudi researchers develop a laser sensor to detect early lithium-ion battery overheating, offering potential safety applications in air cargo and aviation. jill.angelini@… Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:44 Author Victoria Moores Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

Emirates SkyCargo Deploys First 777-300ERSF Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport. jill.angelini@… Wed, 07/01/2026 - 21:03 Author Alan Dron Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Video captured manoeuvre at Horseshoe Bay involving twinjet modified for Qatar Airways Cargo. Safety authorities could be called in to probe a controversial low-height flypast carried out by a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter as it undertook final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways. Video of the aircraft circulating on social media appears to depict it… The post Investigators could probe converted 777 freighter’s low pass during pre-delivery test flight first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Royal Jordanian Plans Growth, Pursues Airbus A330F Expansion Royal Jordanian Airlines is advancing its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve a competitive fleet size and expand its cargo operations with A330Fs. jill.angelini@… Fri, 06/26/2026 - 17:37 Author Kurt Hofmann Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Cathay Group has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight units. The new freighters will be operated by Cathay Cargo, supporting the airline’s strategy to enhance efficiency and strengthen its global air freight network. The expanded order reflects Cathay Group’s confidence […] The post Cathay expands Airbus A350F order with two additional freighters appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

Additional jets follow previous agreement for six unveiled in 2023. Cathay Pacific is increasing its commitment to the Airbus A350 freighter, with orders for another pair of the cargo jet. The agreement from the Hong Kong-based Cathay Group brings its overall firm A350F order to eight. Cathay Group originally opted to take six in 2023.… The post Cathay Pacific extends order commitment to A350 freighter first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Data Spotlight: The World's 10 Busiest Cargo Airports An Aviation Week Intelligence Network performance analysis showed shifts at Miami International and Memphis International airports, but Hong Kong remains at the top. andrea.hollowe… Fri, 05/15/2026 - 08:00 Author override Aviation Week Staff Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Airports & Networks

Global aviation in 2025 presented a striking contradiction: record-breaking traffic achieved within an increasingly fragile and constrained operating environment. Passenger volumes reached 9.8 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, with international travel accounting for much of the momentum and reinforcing the sector's structural shift toward long-haul and cross-border demand. Air cargo volumes and aircraft movements also expanded, signalling continued resilience across both passenger and freight segments. This performance was underpinned by supportive economic factors, notably lower fuel prices and easing inflation, which sustained demand despite broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet growth was neither uniform nor unconstrained. Capacity limitations - ranging from infrastructure bottlenecks and aircraft delivery delays to restricted airspace - tempered expansion, while geopolitical tensions continued to reshape global traffic flows and airline network strategies. The resurgence o

6 million guest journeys, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo handled during disruption By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) continued to sustain global connectivity through a period of regional disruption that significantly constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules across a critical aviation corridor. With airspace within the UAE now fully restored, Dubai … The post DXB sustains global connectivity through regional disruption, readies for return of strong demand as UAE airspace restrictions ease appeared first on Biz Today.

Data: Hong Kong Still The Leader Of Cargo Airports In 2025 A performance analysis of the world's top 20 cargo airports in 2025 shows that total freight volume for the grouping was 3% higher than in 2024 and 1% above the previous record level of 2021. guy.ferneyhoug… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 11:00 Author Antoine Fafard Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category AWIN Knowledge Center