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14/09/2026

Last week’s top 7 air cargo stories - Powered by Aeroprime Group

What developments are shaping global air cargo right now?

What are the top seven stories that have captivated the air cargo industry over the past week?

Let’s explore the highlights shaping the conversation.

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1️⃣ IAI- Israel Aerospace Industries completes maiden flight of A330-300 freighter
2️⃣ Amazon.com cargo jet overruns Miami runway, five dead
3️⃣ Freightos founder Schreiber demands board, strategy revamp
4️⃣ DSV - Global Transport and Logistics expands temperature-controlled air freight network
5️⃣ Lufthansa Cargo to acquire LUG aircargo handling
6️⃣ WFS renews China Eastern Airlines cargo contract in Stockholm
7️⃣ National Airlines airlifts 84 tonnes of UNICEF aid cargo to Nepal

14/09/2026

CEVA Logistics orchestrated transatlantic multimodal transport for Philippe Maindron's 29-tonne fractured Eiffel Tower sculpture destined for Burning Man.

CEVA Logistics orchestrated transatlantic multimodal transport for Philippe Maindron's 29-tonne fractured Eiffel Tower sculpture destined for Burning Man.

11/09/2026

flydubai will launch dedicated freighter operations from 1 October 2026 with three Boeing Careers 737-800 freighters wet-leased from SolitAir.

Based at DWC, the freighters will add 23 tonnes of main-deck capacity per flight and serve 125+ destinations across key markets.

The move strengthens flydubai Cargo’s offering for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, aerospace components and other specialised cargo.

Read full article to know more in detail - https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/flydubai-launches-freighter-operations-with-three-wet-leased-737fs-1360608

11/09/2026

flydubai announced today the launch of its dedicated freighter operations, marking a significant milestone in the carrier's diversification strategy and reinforcing Dubai's position as a global logistics and trade hub.

The Boeing Company

Starting 01 October 2026, the airline will integrate three Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft into its fleet through a wet-lease agreement with SolitAir.

11/09/2026

Frankfurt Airport recorded growth in cargo volumes in August 2026, while passenger traffic remained largely stable. The rise in freight highlights continued demand for air cargo services at Frankfurt, one of Europe’s major cargo hubs, despite relatively flat passenger numbers.

The Airport’s cargo volumes rose 2.9% year-on-year to 179,400 metric tons in August 2026, despite declines in aircraft movements and MTOW.

11/09/2026

Air Canada Cargo has appointed Nicolas Saignat as Senior Director Cargo Sales, Americas, based at its headquarters in Montreal.

The carrier has appointed Nicolas Saignat as Senior Director, Cargo Sales, Americas, tasking him with driving commercial growth, strengthening customer relationships and supporting freight forwarders.

10/09/2026

Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its India freighter network with new weekly services to Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, taking its total weekly freighter flights in India to seven.

The carrier transported more than 153,000 tonnes of Indian exports in FY 2025/26, supporting the movement of pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, engineering and automotive goods to global markets.

Read full article to know more in detail - https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/emirates-skycargo-expands-india-freighter-network-1360600

10/09/2026

Standardization in Air Cargo: Necessity or Constraint?

The conversation at EUCBEC 2026 continued with a timely discussion on the role of standardization in creating a more efficient, connected and future-ready air cargo industry.

Moderated by Reji John, the panel brought together:
- Alain Guerin, CMA CGM GROUP (Official) Air Cargo
- Jin Zhao, Air China Cargo
- Benny Smets, Ninatrans

The discussion explored whether standardization is a necessity for greater efficiency and collaboration or a potential constraint in an industry that continues to evolve.

A valuable exchange of perspectives on balancing standardization, flexibility and innovation across the global air cargo ecosystem.

10/09/2026

As Middle Eastern tensions and Eurasian disruptions become a permanent baseline, European supply chain leaders are locking in Central Asia’s mature Truck+Air network to guarantee ex-Asia inbound trade continuity.

As Middle Eastern tensions and Eurasian disruptions become a permanent baseline, European supply chain leaders are locking in Central Asia’s mature Truck+Air network to guarantee ex-Asia inbound trade...