Riyadh Air has formally entered the air cargo market with the launch of Riyadh Cargo, activating belly-hold freight operations across its widebody fleet. The announcement, made on January 21, marks a key milestone in the Saudi Arabian start-up carrier’s phased commercial rollout and highlights cargo as a strategic pillar alongside passenger operations.
Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its operations to the Philippines, confirming the introduction of four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila beginning 2 April 2026. The move forms part of the airline’s broader growth strategy in Southeast Asia and underlines its long-term commitment to the Philippine market.
Kenya Airways Plans First Boeing 767 Freighter Entry as the carrier advances its strategy to expand dedicated cargo operations and strengthen its logistics footprint across Africa and beyond. The move marks a significant milestone for the airline as it transitions toward operating purpose-built freighter aircraft to support growing cargo demand.
A UPS Cargo aircraft, operating as flight UPS2976, has crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in a major explosion and fire near the airfield. The aircraft involved, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was on a routine cargo flight when it went down soon after departure, reportedly striking a UPS warehouse adjacent to the airport.
A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air ACT, a Turkish cargo carrier flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was involved in a serious runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport following its arrival from Dubai. The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, colliding with a ground service vehicle before coming to rest partially in the adjacent sea area.
MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially entered Phase 4 of the Air Operator Certification (AOC) process and is moving closer to its planned November 2025 launch of cargo operations. The airline’s first freighter aircraft, a Boeing 737-800SF, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur in mid-August, a key milestone to complete the final certification stages under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority of…
Cargojet, Canada’s leading cargo airline, has announced plans to sell two of its older Boeing 767-300 freighters during the third quarter of 2025, in an effort to improve liquidity and optimize fleet composition. At the same time, the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire a converted 767-300F, which is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
One Air, the UK-based cargo airline, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, marking a significant step in the carrier’s fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68454, will carry the registration G-ONEG and is expected to enter active service shortly following final delivery procedures.
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.
