30 May 2026
Why Airports Cannot Be an Afterthought in Africa’s Intermodal Transport Planning
Airports are often left out of Africa’s intermodal transport debate, yet they are critical where cargo…
African Pilot Magazine
Air Freight & Air Cargo
29 May 2026
African Air Cargo Demand Climbs as Capacity Contracts Sharply
African carriers recorded above-market air cargo demand growth in April 2026, with total CTK up 7.7%…
29 May 2026
WHO Ramps Up Support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Response
The World Health Organization is intensifying support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the…
22 May 2026
DHL Express Expands Global Portfolio with New Heavy Weight Express Service for Shipments Up to 3,000 kg
DHL Express has introduced Heavy Weight Express, an express air solution for shipments of up to…
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Egypt and Tajikistan Sign Bilateral Air Transport Services Agreement
Egypt and Tajikistan have signed their first bilateral air transport services agreement, together with an…
Lufthansa Cargo Introduces GlobeCross as Subsidiary for Cross-Border Logistics
Lufthansa Cargo has launched GlobeCross, a wholly owned subsidiary formed through the merger of heyworld…
African Airlines Record Strongest Regional Cargo Growth in March 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest regional air cargo performance in March 2026, with demand increasing…
Astral Aviation’s Strategy on Fleet, Connectivity and Air Cargo Growth in Africa
Astral Aviation CEO Sanjeev Gadhia outlines how the airline is aligning its fleet, network, financing…
Qatar Airways Cargo Announces the Launch of Pharma Passive FlexTemp
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched Pharma Passive FlexTemp, a new add-on service for Pharma Passive…
DHL Express Introduces AI-Powered Item Identification for International Shipping, a First in the Global Express Logistics Industry
DHL Express has launched AI-powered item identification for international shipping, using computer vision to analyse…
President Mahama Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Terminal 2 and 3 Interconnecting Concourse
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for a new interconnecting concourse between Terminals…
Botswana Advances Plans for Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe
Botswana is advancing plans for the proposed Mophane Cargo International Airport at Selebi-Phikwe, a privately…
AutoFlight Completes First 2-Ton-Class eVTOL Tea Delivery in China
AutoFlight has completed China’s first 2-ton-class eVTOL trial for dedicated spring tea transport, demonstrating a…
Ethiopian Airlines Converts Options for Six Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft into Firm Orders
Ethiopian Airlines has converted options for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners into firm orders, strengthening its…
Emirates and Wesgro Sign MoU to Stimulate Inbound Tourism to the Western Cape
Emirates and Wesgro sign an MoU at WTM Africa to drive inbound tourism, promote Cape…
Air Ghana Expands Freighter Capacity with Boeing 737-400 Special Freighter
Air Ghana adds a Boeing 737-400SF freighter in Accra, increasing capacity for charter, perishables, and…
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Cape Verde Reinforces Its Ambition as a Logistics Hub with the Start of Air Cargo Transport from Brazil to Cape Verde by LATAM Cargo
Cape Verde advances its logistics hub strategy as LATAM Cargo launches air cargo operations from…
African Air Cargo Demand Leads Global Growth With 21.0% Increase in February 2026
African airlines recorded the strongest global air cargo growth in February 2026, with demand rising…
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics…
Cabo Verde Selects Swissport as Strategic Partner in CV Handling Privatisation Deal
Cabo Verde completes CV Handling privatisation, selecting Swissport to acquire a 51% stake, strengthening ground…
Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, becoming…
Sub-Saharan African Economies Among World’s Fastest Improving In Global Connectedness
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows several Sub-Saharan African economies, including Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria…
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Ethiopian Cargo to Join Freightos’ Booking Platform
Ethiopian Cargo will join Freightos’ booking platform, adding digital rates, eBooking, payments and interlining across…
IATA Advances AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations
IATA is advancing AI in air cargo through new tools and partnerships to improve efficiency,…
Kenya Airways Delivers WRC Safari Rally Cars as the Exclusive Airline Partner for the 2026 Edition
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026…
Nigeria: Gateway International Airport Cargo Operations Set to Begin Within 45 Days
Cargo operations at Gateway International Airport in Ogun State are expected to begin within 30–45…
Liberia Positions Aviation as Key Enabler of Export Growth and Investment
Liberia highlights aviation’s role in export growth and investment at the Liberia–EU Business Forum, focusing…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…