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19 February 2026

Cargo-partner launches Hong Kong consolidation service

Cargo-partner's Hong Kong Consol service offered three weekly charter flights to Budapest and Warsaw for time-sensitive automotive and technology cargo.

19 February 2026

DHL forecasts a balanced air freight market in early 2026

DHL expected steady demand and broadly balanced capacity in early 2026, with slower growth and differences between major trade lanes.

14 February 2026

Air cargo operators respond to Valentine’s Day flower demand

Extra flights, cold-chain facilities and coordinated handling supported the 2026 Valentine's Day flower season across Europe, the US and Dubai.

10 February 2026

MSC Air Cargo plans Milan–Shanghai freighter service

MSC Air Cargo announced a Boeing 777 freighter service linking Milan Malpensa and Shanghai Pudong, scheduled to start on 3 March.

06 February 2026

PrimeFlight expands ground handling through GAT acquisition

The GAT acquisition expanded PrimeFlight's network to more than 250 airports and service locations across six continents.

06 February 2026

Maersk Air Cargo sells three Boeing 767 freighters

Maersk sold three Boeing 767-300 freighters ahead of the end of its Amerijet agreement, while retaining capacity through its fleet and airline partners.

05 February 2026

Global air cargo demand grew by 3.4% in 2025

IATA reported 3.4% growth in global air cargo demand in 2025, with e-commerce supporting volumes despite changing trade policies.

05 February 2026

Cathay Cargo plans fleet growth with Airbus A350 freighters

Cathay Cargo is preparing for six Airbus A350 freighters and further growth in specialist cargo, supported by demand from Hong Kong and South-East Asia.

04 February 2026

WFS proposes takeover of Aviapartner Cargo at Brussels Airport

The proposed sale of Aviapartner's Brussels cargo operations to WFS remained subject to conditions and approvals, with passenger services unaffected.

04 February 2026

Mammoth targets February certification for its 777-200LRMF

Mammoth Freighters reported progress towards February certification of its 777-200LRMF, while work continued on its 777-300ER conversion.

03 February 2026

Kuehne+Nagel expands its air cargo presence at Frankfurt Airport

A new 7,600-square-metre facility at CargoCity South will expand Kuehne+Nagel's Frankfurt operations, with handover planned for late 2028.