Tag: cargo
INFORMATIONAL Dec 30, 2025 Qatar Airways Cargo to Re-Center Operations at Doha International Airport In a major tactical pivot aimed at optimising hub efficiency, Qatar Airways Cargo has confirmed plans to reinstate freighter operations at Doha International Airport (DIA), the city’s "old" aviation gateway, beginning in the second quarter of 2026. 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 →
STORIES Jun 01, 2024 The World's First Scheduled Air Mail Flight The world's first scheduled airmail flight began as a triangle between three large cities: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. It helped facilitate increased connectivity within the North-Eastern United States by revolutionizing communication, promoting economic growth, and bringing people closer together. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Apr 10, 2024 New Technologies in Aviation: Flight Safety and Efficiency Air transportation is commonplace these days. But what exactly makes it so convenient, fast, and safe? Read on to find out a little more about flights. Read More →
NEWS Apr 02, 2024 Deutsche Post Stops Domestic Mail Flights Amid Focus on Sustainability German mail carrier Deutsche Post terminated a more than 60-year practice of flying letter mail within the country. The move to train cargo transfer for mail is to reduce their carbon footprint, with an estimated 80 percent fewer emissions. Read More →