ACL Airshop has entered into a strategic multi-year agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger numbers, to deliver comprehensive ULD (Unit Load Device) management and logistics services. This partnership signifies ACL Airshop’s formal expansion into the Indian subcontinent, aligning with IndiGo’s rapid growth in both cargo and passenger operations.
ANA Holdings has finalized the acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), officially integrating the cargo operator and its Boeing 747 freighter fleet into the ANA Group. This strategic consolidation marks a significant milestone in Japan’s air cargo industry and positions ANA as a more formidable player in international freight operations.
MASkargo, the cargo division of Malaysia Aviation Group, has expanded its European footprint by appointing FlyUsas its general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France. This new partnership is aimed at strengthening MASkargo’s cargo sales, marketing, and customer support capabilities within one of Europe’s key aviation markets.
Air Belgium’s cargo division has officially been transferred to CMA CGM Group, a global logistics leader in sea, land, air, and integrated supply chain services. The move, approved by the Business Court of Walloon Brabant in March 2025, was finalized following the issuance of new Belgian operating licenses by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).
UPS has reported $21.2 billion in second-quarter 2025 revenue, reflecting a 2.7% decline compared to the same period last year. The company attributed the dip to growing uncertainty in global trade environments and volatile macroeconomic conditions.
AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) has announced the successful sale of a Boeing 767-381F(ER) freighter aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 33510, to Samaritan’s Purse, a globally respected humanitarian relief organization. This transaction highlights AFG’s strategic role in enabling critical missions through effective aviation asset management and trading.
Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cargo airline in early 2026, according to an official announcement by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund. The initiative is part of a government directive aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a major air cargo hub in Central Asia.
My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based all-cargo airline, has announced plans to launch twice-weekly scheduled cargo flights connecting Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) with a stopover at its primary hub in Tashkent (TAS). The new route will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.
