Air Freight News Summary
The air freight industry has seen a number of developments in recent weeks, from new airlines starting up to increased passenger numbers at airports and the expansion of air cargo operations. In Iran, Yazd Air has launched with an ex-Eurowings jet, while Dubai Airport is expecting more than double the number of passengers in 2022 compared to 2021. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines is making boarding more fun by introducing boarding groups and French logistics group Geodis is opening centres of excellence to help customers make better supply chain decisions.
In Europe, Finnair and British Airways have extended their wet-lease partnership with four Airbus A320s set to fly for British Airways from the end of March. The African free trade agreement (AfCFTA) is also gaining traction, with air cargo seen as essential for it to reach its potential. South African Airways is no longer insolvent and IAG must make a decision between Tap or Air Europa when it comes to strategic investments. Chapman Freeborn has tripled its Africa team due to a 30% rise in cargo revenues.
Eurowings is increasing its destinations this summer but also cutting some routes from Germany. Air Canada will be flying Boeing 777s instead of Airbus A330s on the Montreal-Geneva route and Guna Airlines has been grounded by Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority due to payment issues. Smart Lynx are hoping for orders from Australia after receiving the Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC). Finally, ANA and Joby Aviation will offer flights with air taxis during Expo 2025 Osaka.
