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JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) has launched its first direct cargo air service between Wuhu, China and Hanoi, Vietnam. The new route is an important addition to the company’s existing network in Southeast Asia, which already covers routes from Shenzhen to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. The flights will operate 2-3 times a week with a cargo capacity of up to 20 tons, mainly for the transportation of garments, home appliances, furniture and mechanical parts from East and Central China, as well as for the import of Vietnamese products to China.

Since May 2025, Kazakhstan is expanding its flight geography: the country’s airlines are launching new routes to ten countries, including Germany, Hungary, China, Korea, Turkey, Vietnam and others. The basis for international expansion is formed by carriers SCAT, Air Astana and Fly Arystan, as well as foreign partners. The main growth point was Shymkent Airport, from where SCAT will open flights to Budapest, Munich, Shanghai and Seoul twice a week.

China Airlines has placed an order for four Boeing 777-8 Freighters, ten 777-9 passenger jets and nine options. The new contract will replace aging models and significantly expand long-haul capacity.

KlasJet, a charter operator and part of the international aviation group Avia Solutions Group, has placed its aircraft at Cologne and Berlin airports. This decision will allow the company to quickly serve corporate and private clients across Europe, offering flexible and urgent flights that traditional carriers often cannot provide.

China Henan Aviation Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudia Cargo to establish a strategic air cargo corridor linking the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The new agreement builds on China Henan’s experience in establishing a cargo hub in Zhengzhou, making it and Riyadh twin logistics hubs.

French logistics group CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Belgian cargo airline Air Belgium, continuing to actively develop its own aviation division CMA CGM Air Cargo, founded in 2021.

American logistics operator AIT Worldwide Logistics has announced the acquisition of Miami-based GSDMIA, strengthening its capabilities in key markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global civil air cargo volumes fell by 0.1% in February 2025 compared to February last year. This is the first decline in 19 months, despite a downward trend that has continued since July 2024. At the same time, global cargo capacity fell by 0.4%, although it increased by 1.1% on international routes.

On April 18, SkyUp Airlines officially opened a new direction of its activity — regular flights from the capital of Moldova. The first flights departed to Paris and Lisbon, marking the start of a large-scale international program.

Vienna Airport and the US-based Bradford Airport Logistics have announced the establishment of a joint venture, Vienna Airport Logistics, which will be responsible for the centralized management of cargo flows within the southern extension of Terminal 3.