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Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines deepen partnership with cargo-focused MoU 

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two carriers to provide an enhanced product offering to their respective cargo customers. Earlier this year, after a 13-year hiatus, Japan Airlines re-introduced a dedicated cargo service using a Boeing 767-300ER freighter.

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APAC Airlines Nov 2024: Passenger, cargo markets maintain robust growth

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Traffic figures for November 2024 from Asia Pacific airlines demonstrate further growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, on the back of robust consumer and business demand. International air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), increased by 10.5% percentage points to 82.0%

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Asia Pacific airlines record solid traffic growth in both pax and cargo for 2024

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Airlines in the Asia Pacific region recorded a solid traffic growth for the year 2024. This is based on preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2024, released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). AAPA also said that disruptions to maritime shipping led to higher volumes in air cargo. for the year.

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APAC airlines show solid growth in pax and cargo demand for October 2024: AAPA

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The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) found that October 2024 traffic figures showed robust travel growth. International air cargo markets also saw significant growth, supported by businesses restocking inventories in preparation for the year-end holiday season and major online sale promotions. Traffic volumes averaged 98.6%

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All Nippon Airways receives green light for takeover of Nippon Cargo Airlines

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The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has finally given the green light for All Nippon Airways (ANA) takeover of fellow Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA). Its closest rival after NCA is Japan Airlines Cargo, which has a fleet of three Boeing 767-300F freighters.

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Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo announce new strategic partnership

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Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. With this partnership, MASkargo is now better positioned than ever to serve as a bridge between South East Asia and key international destinations.

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Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification

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The EASA certification paves the way for the E-Freighter to begin global operations as a short-to-medium haul dedicated air cargo carrier. The E190F program began in May 2022 to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older, less efficient models.

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