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.
FedEx opens Slovakia site
Federal Express has opened a facility in Košice, Slovakia, its second-largest in the country. It covers nearly 1,000sq m and features 18 pick-up and delivery docks and four flexible loading positions for both vans and long-haul trucks.
It allows FedEx to offer larger, palletized freight and connect directly to long-haul routes, local customers, in addition to standard shipments. Drivers now depart on average 45 minutes earlier each morning, while processing times for international shipments have been reduced by half.
The investment comes at a time when Slovak businesses are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders. According to a recent FedEx survey, 85% of Slovak SMEs already trading internationally plan to expand into additional markets, making Slovakia among the most internationally ambitious markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
CharterDesk completes first missions
Hungary-based CharterDesk has completed its first two cargo charter operations since officially launching at the end of June in response to urgent requests from automotive and perishable cargo customers.
Both scenarios were the triggers for the two recent cargo charters, organised by CharterDesk. The first flight took place towards the end of June 2026, on behalf of a leading car manufacturer and an international integrator.
It booked an Airbus A321 freighter from BBN Airlines Türkiye from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul carrying 11 tonnes of automotive parts destined for a factory in Turkey to avoid a production stop, arranging all permits and handling operations.
The second charter operation, arranged for a Turkish agent, took place on beginning of July 2026, was an MNG Airlines’ Airbus 330 freighter from Istanbul to Ouagadougou with 59 tonnes of perishable cargo requiring a temperature of +15-25°C. With a lack of fuel at the destination airport at the time of booking. CharterDesk reached out to its own fuelling contacts and assisted the airline in arranging fuel uplift in Burkina Faso.