Saudia Cargo has signed an interline agreement with Riyadh Cargo, the freight division of the Kingdom’s new national carrier Riyadh Air. The carriers aid it would support continued expansion of Riyadh Cargo’s network beyond current direct services to London, Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Madrid, and Malaga, including Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, and Dhaka and support Riyadh Cargo’s long-term ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030.
Aeromexico starts Paris-Monterrey route
Aeromexico Cargo has started a Paris-Monterrey service in its summer schedule. It departs Paris for Monterrey on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, after which it continues to Mexico City, increasing the airline’s Mexico connections to ten weekly flights over the summer period through to October 2026 and adding 35-45 tons of cargo out of France.
The carrier has operated Madrid-Monterrey flights since 2022, the first ever service between the Mexican city and the European Union at that time.
Aeromexico also resumed Barcelona-Mexico flights after a five-year pause in March. The service operates daily except Wednesdays, offering up to 60 tons of cargo capacity per week.
Senior vice president of Aeromexico Cargo, Alejandro Mendez, said: “There is now no need to truck cargo to Madrid first, to make the flight connection – a win for both speed and sustainability.”
Boeing 787 aircraft are operated on all routes, offering a cargo capacity of up to 16 tons per flight.
ECS Group subsidiaries, Aero Cargo France and GenAir Spain, are promoting the cargo capacity out of Europe.
New COO for Jettainer
Air cargo equipment company Jettainer has named Moritz Köhler as its new chief operating officer, assuming responsibility its newly restructured operations division. He brings 18 years of experience in the industry, having held various leadership and management positions at Lufthansa Cargo. In his new role, Köhler will focus on further advancing data-driven decision-making, optimizing the availability of Jettainer’s ULD fleet, and strengthening the resilience of the company’s operational organization.
FedEx sends aid to earthquake-stricken Venezuela
FedEx sent humanitarian relief to Venezuela following the earthquake. A dedicated relief flight carried necessity kits for the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM and are expected to support approximately 10,000 people affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.
The shipment was transported on board a FedEx Boeing 767 that departed from Miami International Airport that landed in Caracas, Venezuela on Sunday, July 19, the first FedEx aircraft operation into Venezuela under recently authorized US earthquake-relief measures.
The kits will provide meals and help address basic hygiene and sanitation needs. Each kit contains water, hydration powder, non-perishable foods, and hygiene items that will be distributed in the state of La Guaira.
DSV launches Rockford-Incheon all-cargo route
Danish logistics firm DSV has started a weekly scheduled freighter service between Chicago Rockford International and Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The flight will depart from Rockford on Saturday.
DSV plans to introduce a service between Rockford and Chennai International in India later this year.
Rockford executive director, Zack Oakley, said: “The launch of our Incheon service marks another important milestone in our long-term strategy to increase Rockford’s connectivity with Asia. “Together with our Shanghai and Luxembourg services, we offer reliable, scheduled connections linking the US with Europe and Asia through a dedicated cargo airport built around speed, efficiency, and operational reliability.”
DSV vice president Mohamed Siraj, added: “Incheon is one of Asia’s most important cargo hubs, and with this new service, DSV can provide reliable capacity and connectivity via the network we are building through Rockford. The airport has consistently demonstrated the operational reliability and flexibility needed to support scheduled international freighter services, making it a natural choice as we continue developing our air cargo operations.”
Saudia starts Melbourne freighter
Saudia Cargo has launched a route between Riyadh and Melbourne, Australia, operated by a Boeing 747-400 with capacity of over 100 tons. It will cater for traffic including perishables, pharmaceuticals, industrial equipment, and e-commerce goods.
Delta offers five-day searches
Delta Cargo has added five-day flexible date search capability to its direct cargo booking channel, It gives customers greater flexibility to compare flight options, identify alternative booking opportunities, and plan shipments more efficiently, without restarting their search. It allows customers to view up to five days of available flight options in a single search while continuing to access real-time schedules, capacity and pricing, along with applicable customer rate and allotment indicators.
SolitAir gains UK licence
UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express cargo airline SolitAir has gained Third Country Operator certification from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, allowing it to operate flights in and out of UK airspace. The carrier currently serves 56 routes across 34 countries, including a 17-city network across Africa. it recently added its first EU destination to Sofia, Bulgaria and added a third route to Jinan in China.
New chief for TIACA
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Mammen Tharakan as its next director general in August, succeeding Glyn Hughes, who has led the organisation since 2021. His 25-year career has included spells with Air France-KLM, Edmonton International Airport and King Salman International Airport in Riyadh.
Etihad adds second Paris freighter
Etihad Cargo has added a second weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Paris remains an important gateway within the carrier’s global network for pharmaceuticals, perishables horses and artworks. Etihad Cargo’s French network includes three daily passenger flights to Paris, two weekly freighter services to Charles de Gaulle Airport, and a seasonal passenger service to Nice.