Airbus begins A350 freighter assembly in Toulouse, with MSN 700 set for first flight in 2026 and service entry in 2027.
Cargo
The top 25 cargo airlines in 2024 have demonstrated adaptability and strategic foresight.
Riyadh Air (RX) has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, to manage cargo handling at key airports across the country.
Air Zeta (KJ), formerly Air Incheon, has officially launched as South Korea’s 2nd largest cargo airline.
Southwest Airlines (WN) has filed a federal lawsuit accusing multiple pharmaceutical companies of a long-running price-fixing conspiracy that inflated drug costs.
Southwest Airlines opened its expanded cargo facility at Denver Airport on June 5, representing a significant infrastructure investment in the airline’s busiest market.
Radia Corporation unveiled the WindRunner aircraft at the Paris Air Show on June 16, making debut of what aviation experts now recognise as the world’s largest aircraft by length and volume.
Air India (AI) has successfully transported 1,000 tonnes of fresh Indian mangoes from India (BOM) to major cities across Europe (FRA), North America (JFK, YYZ, SFO), and the Middle East (DXB) during April 2025.
Emirates (EK) revealed its custom-designed A380 livery dedicated to its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express.
China Airlines ordered 10 Boeing 777-9s and 4 777-8 Freighters for flights from Taipei, for its long-haul routes to North America and Europe.