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South African Airways grounds fleet

The cash-strapped national carrier has suspended all operations while its administrator is trying to attract new sources of funding. Covid-19 travel bans that were partially lifted today
(01OCT20), a huge debt level, and poor support by the Pretoria government that


Ostend Airport is now officially a China hub

The Chinese cargo airline, Hongyuan will operate 18 weekly roundtrips between China and Ostend-Bruges International Airport in the months to come. This was confirmed by Cling Guo, the
group’s representative at Ostend-Bruges Airport on Thursday 24SEP20 during the official opening


Shipping line takes freight to the sky

The Marseille-based CMA CGM Group acquired a 30% stake in the French Groupe Dubreuil Aéro, headquartered in western France, near the Loire estuary. The Group’s fleet comprises 18
passenger aircraft, including 14 wide-bodied A350 and A330 jetliners. Market observers speak


Mounting disbelief over Frankfurt’s cargo strategy

Anyone talking to freight forwarders or ground handlers nowadays about Frankfurt Airport’s air freight strategy and its “Relaunch 50” restructuring scheme, encounters a complete lack of
understanding. Downscaling the role of air freight, especially in Covid-19 times, as recently announced


Ramping up Pharma Handling in Preparation – Part 1

With the COVID-19 Vaccine transport challenge looming soon, airports, airlines and others dealing with pharmaceutical logistics, are ramping up in preparation. CFG took a quick look at
what has been happening recently.

When time and quality are of the essence. Image: Meantime Communications
When time and quality are of the essence.

Airbus taps into the hydrogen era

The European manufacturer revealed a breathtaking technological roadmap for developing, testing, and constructing a commercial aircraft family dubbed “ZEROe” and powered by hydrogen.
Airbus expects the first CO2 neutral flights to take place in 2035. If the ambitious masterplan is