Tag: cargo
NEWS Mar 18, 2026 Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777F Rescues 147 Elite Horses Amid Regional Conflict Operation Equine Lifeline reached its triumphant conclusion yesterday as the second of two Boeing 777 Freighters touched down at Liège Airport, completing the evacuation of 147 world-class showjumping horses from the intensifying conflict zone in the Persian Gulf. Read More →
NEWS Mar 17, 2026 Atlas Air Makes History as First US Carrier to Bet Big on the Airbus A350F Atlas Air Worldwide fundamentally reshaped the global logistics landscape by cementing its position as the largest customer for the Airbus A350F to date. Read More →
NEWS Feb 04, 2026 FedEx A300 Nose Gear Collapses While Parked Outside BWI Marshall Airport Hangar Operations at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) faced an unusual sight, after the nose landing gear of a parked FedEx Express cargo aircraft collapsed outside a maintenance hangar. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November Crash A stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2025 Memphis at Midnight: Inside FedEx's Global Superhub When considering major hub airports in the United States, few might think of Memphis International Airport (MEM). This facility, which is only the second busiest in Tennessee based on passenger volumes, might not boast an impressive flight schedule from passenger airlines. However, across the airfield from Memphis' passenger terminal, FedEx has turned the airport into a critical cargo superhub. In fact, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Memphis becomes the busiest airport in the world. Read More →
NEWS Nov 01, 2025 Korean Air Orders A350F Freighter Korean Air has made a strategic decision to convert seven A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders into A350F freighter orders, reinforcing its position in the cargo aviation sector. This move reflects the airline's commitment to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in response to growing cargo demands. Read More →
NEWS Feb 05, 2025 Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 777 Freighter Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo fleet with a brand-new Boeing 777 Freighter, registered as ET-BAB (MSN 68140). The aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, USA, and landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 3:41 PM (GMT+3) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Read More →
NEWS Oct 22, 2024 Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Accidentally Shoot Down UAE Cargo Plane A New Way Cargo Ilyushin IL-76 freighter, registration EX-76011 Hex: 601120, performing a freight flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Amdjarass, Chad, was shot down by Sudanese paramilitary forces Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday, October 21, 2024, near Al Mahla North Darfur, Sudan Read More →
NEWS Aug 17, 2024 Inside The DC-6 Turned Airbnb By An Alaskan Flight Instructor You may have heard of the Jumbo Stay Hotel in Stockholm where guests can stay inside a decommissioned Boeing 747. However, you don't have to go to Sweden to rent a room inside a retired aircraft. Today, we will look at an amazing case of a former DC-6 cargo aircraft recently converted into an Airbnb. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 13, 2024 A Look Inside the World of Air Freight Global commerce is at an all-time high, and aviation is vital in transporting precious commodities from one end of the world to another. With this in mind, it makes sense that various cargo airlines are established globally. These carriers play a big part in helping the economies of their respective nations thrive. That said, let's further explore the world of air freight. Read More →