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Lufthansa Cargo to Market ITA Airways Cargo from June 2025, Adds Rome as Fifth Hub

From June 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will market bellyhold capacities across ITA Airways’ network, integrating Rome Fiumicino as its fifth hub in Southern Europe. The move adds new cargo routes and capacity without dedicated freighters, leveraging ITA’s scheduled services to expand global reach.

2025-05-19T01:54:35.913907-07:00

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Poland Seizes 5 Tons of Boeing Aircraft Tires Bound for Russia in Sanctions Bust

2025-05-18T22:58:30.854772-07:00

Breitflyte

China Airlines Confirms Order for 14 Boeing 777X Jets, Including Four Freighters

2025-05-08T04:51:11.665663-07:00

Airline Economics

Lufthansa Cargo Names Frank Bauer COO and Gregor Schleussner CFO/CHRO

2025-05-16T04:02:12.410012-07:00

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Aviation Week

Four US Startups Join Forces on Hybrid-Electric VTOL Cargo Drone Four small US companies have formed a consortium to develop a hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft. The partnership combines expertise in electric propulsion, autonomous control and lightweight structures to create a runway-independent logistics platform for military and commercial use.

2025-05-20T17:26:50.483565-07:00

Four US Startups Join Forces on Hybrid-Electric VTOL Cargo Drone

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Microsoft Pays SAF Premium to Airlift Server Racks in Logistics Decarbonization Push Microsoft has joined a sustainable aviation fuel program run by its logistics provider and a leading cargo airline, agreeing to absorb the higher cost of SAF to ship its server racks by air. The move marks a corporate extension of decarbonization efforts into freight operations.

2025-05-20T07:56:57.572502-07:00

Microsoft Pays SAF Premium to Airlift Server Racks in Logistics Decarbonization Push

Cargo Facts

China Airlines Completes 777F Fleet with Tenth Freighter Delivery China Airlines has taken delivery of its final Boeing 777 Freighter on order, expanding its 777F fleet to ten units. The newest 777F (68060) arrived in Taipei on May 17, joining nine other 777Fs and eight 747-400Fs in the carrier’s cargo operations.

2025-05-19T20:03:54.603006-07:00

China Airlines Completes 777F Fleet with Tenth Freighter Delivery

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FedEx Launches Low-Cost Global Air Cargo Service for Individuals and Businesses FedEx has unveiled a new low-cost global air cargo solution for individuals and businesses, tapping its dedicated freighter network and partner belly capacity. The service offers competitively priced door-to-door air shipments and simplified e-commerce integration, aiming to capture untapped parcel volumes beyond its traditional B2B segments.

2025-05-19T03:17:30.670038-07:00

FedEx Launches Low-Cost Global Air Cargo Service for Individuals and Businesses

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Lufthansa Cargo to Market ITA Airways Cargo from June 2025, Adds Rome as Fifth Hub From June 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will market bellyhold capacities across ITA Airways’ network, integrating Rome Fiumicino as its fifth hub in Southern Europe. The move adds new cargo routes and capacity without dedicated freighters, leveraging ITA’s scheduled services to expand global reach.

2025-05-19T01:54:35.913907-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo to Market ITA Airways Cargo from June 2025, Adds Rome as Fifth Hub

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Poland Seizes 5 Tons of Boeing Aircraft Tires Bound for Russia in Sanctions Bust Polish customs officials intercepted and confiscated five metric tons of Boeing aircraft tires disguised as bus and car parts during transit through Belarus and bound for Russia. The shipment violated EU sanctions on aviation spare parts to Russia and underscores the bloc’s increased scrutiny of sanction-evading supply chains.

2025-05-18T22:58:30.854772-07:00

Poland Seizes 5 Tons of Boeing Aircraft Tires Bound for Russia in Sanctions Bust

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Aerion launches strategic think tank to redefine global air cargo operations Aerion tomorrow unveils AERION: A Strategic Think Tank for Air Cargo, offering airlines a unified platform to standardize processes, accelerate digitalization and optimize performance across their networks. The initiative aims to level the playing field among stakeholders and chart a strategic framework to drive efficiency in global air freight operations.

2025-05-18T09:22:32.257662-07:00

Aerion launches strategic think tank to redefine global air cargo operations

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Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service Emirates has rolled out a custom livery on one of its Airbus A380s to promote its new door-to-door delivery service, Emirates Courier Express. The bespoke design, unveiled today, underscores the carrier’s strategy to integrate its superjumbo fleet into its expanding logistics network.

2025-05-17T10:10:49.123813-07:00

Emirates Unveils A380 Livery to Promote New Courier Express Delivery Service

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