Aergo Capital Names Sheridan as Its New CEO
Aircraft leasing firm Aergo Capital announced Paul Sheridan as its new CEO, effective June 2, 2026. Sheridan brings 25 years of aviation‑finance experience, most recently leading PwC Ireland’s aviation finance advisory practice and serving as CEO of AMCK Aviation. He will replace acting chief Eugene O’Reilly and operate from Aergo’s Dublin headquarters. The appointment, backed by owner AB CarVal, signals a push to expand leasing capacity and deepen investor appeal.
Navoi International Airport Becomes TIACA Member
Navoi International Airport in Uzbekistan has become a member of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), signaling its ambition to be a leading cargo hub between Europe and Asia. The airport is rapidly gaining recognition for its strategic location and...
Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic Appointed GSSA for Uniworld
Globe Air Cargo Dominican Republic, an ECS Group subsidiary, signed a General Sales and Service Agreement with Uniworld Air Cargo to launch a twice‑weekly Boeing 737 freighter service between Punta Cana (PUJ) and Panama City (PTY). The route, operating since...
SF Airlines Launches Direct Cargo Route From Ezhou to Paris
Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines has launched a direct freighter service linking Ezhou Huahu International Airport (EHU) with Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle (CDG), marking its first long‑haul route into Europe. The inaugural flight departed on April 1, 2026 using a Boeing 747‑400 freighter. The...
Quito Group Bolsters Finances to Accelerate Air Cargo Development
Quito Group, a global air cargo and logistics provider, has refinanced €250 million of debt and secured a new €70 million investment facility with Apollo. The combined €320 million (about $349 million) capital boost enhances financial flexibility and underpins infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation, and the...
Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026, IATA Reports
The International Air Transport Association reported that global air‑cargo demand in February 2026 jumped 11.2% year‑on‑year, with international demand up 11.6%. Available cargo capacity rose 8.5% (9.8% for international routes), trailing the demand surge. Africa led regional growth with a...
Royal Air Maroc Cargo Expands Cold Storage Capacity at Casablanca Hub
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is expanding its temperature‑controlled facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, adding a fifth cold chamber and raising total refrigerated space to 590 m². The upgrade introduces dedicated import and export chambers covering 2 °C‑8 °C, 15 °C‑25 °C, and frozen...
Aviation Business News Seeks Sector’s Top Employers for Best Places To Work In Aviation 2026
Aviation Business News has opened registration for its Best Places To Work In Aviation 2026 awards, inviting global aviation‑focused employers to compete for a free accolade. Eligibility requires companies to derive the majority of revenue from aviation, and the independent...
MST Reports Faster Flower Processing than Rival EU Airports
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) disclosed that its flower cargo hub processes shipments in an average of three hours, roughly half the time required at other European airports, which typically take between 3.5 and 6.5 hours. Even during peak periods, MST...
DHL Express and SHEIN Expand Partnership with SAF Push
DHL Express and fast‑fashion retailer SHEIN have deepened their partnership to trial sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in SHEIN’s international air freight. The collaboration, part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme, aims to scale SAF use across cross‑border e‑commerce logistics. DHL reports...
Magma Aviation Appoints Hoatson to New Director Role
Specialist air cargo manager Magma Aviation has appointed Paul Hoatson as director of commercial and network planning. Hoatson, who previously led network planning and alliances for eight years, will now align commercial objectives with network strategy. The expanded role is...
Cathay Cargo Reports February Tonnage Rise but Flags Geopolitical Volatility
Cathay Cargo lifted February 2026 cargo tonnage 7% year‑on‑year, with Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) rising 4%. The first two months of the year saw a 6% tonnage increase versus 2025, despite a mid‑month dip linked to Lunar New Year...
Busalacchi Named as New Director of Sales Americas at Menzies
Mark Busalacchi has been appointed director of sales for the Americas at Menzies Aviation, taking charge of commercial activities across ground handling, cargo, passengers with reduced mobility, and aviation security services. The hire comes as Menzies accelerates investment and growth...
HAECO and ANA Extend Line Maintenance Partnership Through 2030
HAECO has extended its line‑maintenance partnership with All Nippon Airways through 2030, covering technical and non‑technical support for ANA’s Boeing 787, 767 and 777 freighter fleet based in Hong Kong. The deal reinforces more than two decades of collaboration, adding...
Unilode and SATCO Boost Partnership with New LAX MRO Facility and Net Supply Deal
Unilode Aviation Solutions and cargo‑equipment maker SATCO have launched a joint MRO facility at Los Angeles International Airport, providing on‑site ULD maintenance and repair. The partnership also includes a long‑term agreement for Unilode to source SATCO’s fire‑resistant cargo nets, bolstering...