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AERION has announced the extension of the three-year partnership between ECS Group and Royal Brunei Airlines, aimed at supporting the carrier’s continued route network expansion alongside planned fleet growth. The new agreement took effect on April 1, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2029. The contract was signed at the Royal Brunei Academy in Bandar Seri Begawan. Under the renewed collaboration, ECS Group will retain its status as the airline’s primary GSSA partner, while AERION will provide strategic coordination, commercial management, and digital support.

CEVA Logistics has announced an expansion of its controlled air freight operations on key trans-Pacific routes by launching a new charter service between Hanoi and Chicago and extending the Wuxi-to-Chicago flight program, which began in 2025. The company is strengthening its market position amidst rising demand for transport between Asia and the US, targeting clients in the high-tech, industrial, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has launched a partnership with the Israeli airline Arkia Israeli Airlines at Vilnius Airport. The company provides a full range of services to the new carrier – including ground handling and into-plane fueling – for flights between Vilnius and Tel Aviv, marking the first joint project between the two companies.

The French transport and logistics group CMA CGM has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Crystal Aero Solutions, a company specializing in aircraft maintenance. The deal aims to strengthen the operational and service capabilities of the CMA CGM AIR CARGO division, which is actively expanding its presence in the global air freight market. Based at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Crystal Aero Solutions also operates in Brussels and Liège, providing line and light maintenance services for aircraft.

Emirates SkyCargo has announced the launch of scheduled freighter flights to Almaty International Airport using Boeing 777F aircraft, starting June 16, 2026. Operating weekly on Tuesdays, the service marks the carrier’s first dedicated freighter route from Dubai to Central Asia. The new route aims to strengthen the region’s integration into the airline’s global logistics network and expand trade ties between markets.

According to a report by AICAI (Associazione Italiana Corrieri Aerei Internazionali), prepared in collaboration with Bocconi University in Milan, international express carriers DHL, FedEx, and UPS play a pivotal role in Italy’s competitiveness within the global economy. In 2024, their contribution to the country’s GDP is estimated at approximately €3.6 billion, with a total economic impact exceeding €10.1 billion. Last year alone, these companies facilitated the export of goods valued at €24.4 billion, representing 27.8% of all Italian exports transported by air.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lowered its profit forecast for the global aviation industry for 2026. The organization now expects a net profit of $23 billion, down from the previously projected $41 billion. The primary drivers are a sharp rise in jet fuel prices and altered flight paths due to the military conflict involving Iran, which have intensified financial pressure on air carriers.

European Cargo, a British cargo airline based in Bournemouth, has declared bankruptcy following years of financial difficulties. Insolvency proceedings were initiated on June 3, 2026, and the company was placed under the management of external administrators from Teneo Financial Advisory. The carrier has ceased all flight operations and begun staff reduction procedures while engaging with customers, suppliers, and creditors.

Royal Schiphol Group and KLM have signed an agreement to relocate KLM’s cargo operations from the Schiphol Centre area to a cargo zone on the opposite side of the Kaagbaan runway, and to move catering facilities to the Schiphol North area. These measures are part of a major airport upgrade and support the implementation of the Schiphol Centre master plan.

Swissport International has announced the launch of its Digital & Intelligent International Cargo Terminal at Shanghai Pudong Airport, one of the world’s largest air cargo hubs. With this move, Swissport officially enters the Chinese market and strengthens its Asian expansion strategy, which targets the growing demand for cross-border e-commerce.