01/09/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Sin-Kung Airways nears 737-400F launch

Sin-Kung Airways plans to start freighter operations with its first aircraft this month, becoming the newest 737 Classic freighter operator in Malaysia. Sin-Kung is finalizing the airworthiness and regulatory process with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia before it can begin flying its 1998-v

01/09/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Big Twin begins flying to South America

Kalitta Air has begun flying 777-300ERSFs to South America, marking the fifth continent the Big Twin frequents. The 2006-vintage unit 32792 (ex-Emirates), on lease from AerCap, was the first 777-300ERSF to land on South American soil, flying from Miami (MIA) to Lima (LIM) on Dec. 22, 2025. Kalitta f

01/09/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Chapman Freeborn CEO Gerasimova joins Cargo Facts EMEA 2026 for fireside chat

Cargo Facts is pleased to announce that Saska Gerasimova, chief executive of Chapman Freeborn, will join Cargo Facts EMEA 2026 for a fireside chat on Wednesday, April 29, at 10:15 a.m. (GMT +4).The eighth annual Cargo Facts EMEA event takes place April 28-30 at the Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi, wher

01/09/2026 - aircargoworld.com

KF 737-800 Combi gets 2026’s 1st conversion STC

KF Aerospace’s 737-800 Combi has become the first jet freighter conversion program to obtain certification in 2026. The 737-800 Combi, which KF developed based on AEI’s 737-800SF conversion program, received its STC (SA25-72) from Transport Canada on Jan. 6, AEI told Cargo Facts. KF and AEI complete

01/09/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Hong Kong Air Cargo takes Hong Kong’s first A330-200P2F

Hong Kong Air Cargo has become the first carrier to register an A330-200P2F in Hong Kong. The 2009-vintage, Trent 700-powered aircraft (1028), which arrived in Hong Kong (HKG) today after completing conversion with EFW at the STARCO facility in Shanghai (SHA), will enter service this month and initi

01/08/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Air cargo traffic rises 5.5% in November

Holiday peak season demand buoyed air cargo traffic in November 2025, which recorded the second-largest year-over-year increase of the year. November’s air cargo traffic, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTK), rose 5.5% YoY, and traffic on international lanes was up 6.9% YoY, according to data re

01/08/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Etihad Cargo named host airline partner for Cargo Facts EMEA 2026

Cargo Facts, the world’s leading air cargo industry media brand, has forged a partnership with Etihad Cargo for the eighth annual Cargo Facts EMEA 2026 conference.Etihad Cargo, the logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will serve as the airline host partner for the event, set for April 28-30 at the Marri

01/08/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Storm Goretti to hit Europe, further affecting airport operations

A winter storm is set to lash northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, along with heavy rain and snow, as it moves through the region late on Thursday and Friday. Storm Goretti is expected to gather energy as low pressure deepens after crossing from warmer to cooler Atlantic waters and steers tow

01/08/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Eastern Air Logistics deploys automated vehicles in Shanghai

Eastern Air Logistics has deployed six, high-capacity, automated, guided vehicles at its Cargo Terminal 4 in Shanghai. Eastern Air Logistics (EAL), the cargo and logistics arm of China Eastern Airlines and parent of China Cargo Airlines, has implemented six 10-foot automated guided vehicles (AGV) fr

01/08/2026 - aircargoworld.com

Cargo Air helps Cargo Wings Express with 737-300F launch

Bulgaria-based Cargo Air has dry leased two 737-300SFs to Tunisia-based Cargo Wings Express as it helps the startup prepare to start flying the freighters. The two 737-300SFs are in Tunis (TUN), with the 1987-vintage unit 23970 arriving on Dec. 12 and the 1986-vintage unit 23237 on Dec. 27. They exi