🎙️ “Welcome to Monthly Updates, brought to you by Avia Updates Cargo. Each month, we bring you the latest and most impactful stories from the world of air freight. Here’s what made headlines in May 2025.”
🛫 Challenge Group Touches Down in Bangalore, Expanding Its India Network
Challenge Group launched a new weekly freighter service to Bangalore, marking a key expansion in their India network. Using a Boeing 767-300BDSF with a 50-ton capacity, this service boosts cargo connectivity in southern India and offers more tailored logistics solutions.
🌍 Turkish Cargo Signs Long-Term Partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide
Turkish Cargo and Atlas Air Worldwide have formed a long-term partnership. A Boeing 747-400F freighter will be deployed to support Turkish Cargo’s expanding global network, enhancing capacity and efficiency across key international markets.
👔 AGI Global Logistics Appoints Jason Spencer Knox as Group COO
AGI Global Logistics announced Jason Spencer Knox as their new Group COO. Knox brings extensive leadership experience to the role, supporting the company’s ambitions for global expansion and operational excellence.
🌱 Neste Begins Supplying SAF to FedEx at LAX in First Major U.S. Deployment
Neste has started delivering Sustainable Aviation Fuel to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport. The fuel blend contains at least 30% neat SAF, covering approximately 20% of FedEx’s annual jet fuel use at LAX — a big step toward carbon-neutral air cargo operations.
🤖 Lufthansa Cargo Accelerates Booking with AI Technology
Lufthansa Cargo is speeding up booking confirmations by implementing an AI-driven solution that automates email booking requests. This robotic process automation improves turnaround times and customer experience significantly.
🚀 Qatar Airways Cargo to Showcase AI Cabin Crew at Air Cargo Europe 2025
Qatar Airways Cargo will unveil ‘Sama’, their AI-powered digital human assistant, at Air Cargo Europe 2025 in Munich. Originally designed for passenger assistance, Sama’s technology is now evolving to support cargo operations and customer engagement.