The African air cargo industry is expanding as increased investment enhances its efficiency. Over the past 15 years, Magma Aviation has played a role in shaping this sector, with CEO Peter Kerins offering insights into its evolution. Rising Demand for Air Cargo in Africa Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that global
Embraer’s E190F cargo aircraft, known as the E-Freighter, has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer announced that both its passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This certification follows approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
Air Charter Service (ACS) successfully orchestrated a challenging cargo delivery from Italy to Indonesia for an offshore oil platform under construction. The operation, conducted in July, involved transporting two aftercoolers weighing nearly 50 tons each. Jason Bird, Cargo Director of ACS Singapore, said, “Our customer approached us to transport two 48 ton aftercoolers from Italy
Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have announced a partnership to increase cargo capacity and frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, responding to growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. The collaboration, which began in May, has seen Teleport deploy freighters for Etihad to transport goods such as machines,
Emirates SkyCargo has announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft, doubling its order book to 10 of the twin-engine freighters. The deal will increase Emirates’ total Boeing widebody aircraft orders to 245, including the 10 777 Freighters. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group,
Air Charter Service (ACS) recently arranged the transport of an eight-month-old greater kudu named Linus from a zoo to a conservation area in Chile. The charter specialist coordinated a complex journey involving two aircraft and an overnight stopover to move the young antelope safely to his new habitat. Richard Thompson, President of ACS Americas, said:
