Data Centre Imports Surge While E-Commerce Slumps on EU Levy
Data centre air cargo demand surges 103% while e-commerce volumes from China collapse under new EU import levies.
Sep 11, 2026
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Data centre air cargo demand surges 103% while e-commerce volumes from China collapse under new EU import levies.
Sep 11, 2026
NTSB cockpit recordings show repeated speed warnings and multiple terrain alerts preceded the September 6 Miami 767 freighter overrun that killed five people.
Sep 11, 2026
DSV launches dedicated pharmaceutical freighter service from Luxembourg to Shanghai Pudong, targeting Asia's fastest-growing healthcare logistics region.
Sep 10, 2026
Emirates SkyCargo adds freighter services to three Indian cities, bringing total capacity to seven weekly flights as bilateral trade with UAE accelerates.
Sep 10, 2026
EU's new €3 import fee triggered a 24% drop in China-Europe e-commerce air cargo shipments and prompted carriers to cut freighter capacity by 28% in July 2026.
Sep 10, 2026
Miami 767 freighter accident investigation reveals delayed left landing gear contact and unexplained go-around thrust application during landing sequence.
Sep 9, 2026
Flight-data recorder shows Amazon 767 freighter increased thrust post-touchdown before overrunning Miami runway on September 6.
Sep 9, 2026
Technical issues with UK air traffic control systems caused 2,000 flight cancellations and reduced cargo capacity at major airports by up to 40 percent.
Sep 9, 2026
Indonesian airports reopen after weekend volcanic eruption, but air cargo recovery expected to take days due to aircraft groundings and capacity constraints.
Sep 8, 2026
Airbus secures eight A350 freighter orders, expanding backlog to 115 aircraft as manufacturer prepares for maiden flight and 2027 deliveries.
Sep 8, 2026
Miami reopens half its runways after Amazon Air freighter kills five in runway overrun; NTSB investigation underway.
Sep 8, 2026
An Amazon Air freighter overran a Miami runway on September 6, killing at least five people and injuring five others after striking multiple vehicles.
Sep 6, 2026
August air cargo demand grows 6% year-over-year as rates ease but remain elevated at 24% above prior-year levels.
Sep 4, 2026
IAI completes maiden flight of A330-300 freighter conversion as part of certification campaign targeting year-end approval.
Sep 4, 2026
Boeing 747 freighter values spike 114% amid severe widebody cargo aircraft shortages and supply chain constraints.
Sep 4, 2026
Air cargo operators seek payment flow reforms as transaction complexity and manual processing create mounting operational costs.
Sep 4, 2026
Air cargo industry seeks financial flow reforms to manage growing transaction complexity and settlement inefficiencies.
Sep 4, 2026
Air cargo demand grew 5% year-over-year in June 2026, driven by high-value technology shipments and data center expansion opportunities.
Sep 4, 2026
Afcom Holdings signs LOI for up to four Boeing 777-8 freighters to expand international cargo operations.
Sep 3, 2026
Taiwan air cargo rates rise sharply as AI and semiconductor demand sustains capacity pressure across Pacific and Asian routes.
Sep 3, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines is reportedly considering a purchase of up to 10 Boeing freighters, including 777F and next-generation 777-8F models.
Sep 3, 2026
MSC Air Cargo formalizes strategic partnership with Neutral Air Partner to strengthen forwarder relationships across 150+ countries.
Sep 2, 2026
A321-200 freighter conversions have underperformed expectations with only 85 aircraft completed and 42% in storage as of August 2026.
Sep 2, 2026
The Air Cargo News Awards ceremony returns October 21 in London with table bookings now available.
Sep 2, 2026
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