News / New airlines, new aircraft and new contracts – a busy time for air cargo

Boeing and DHL Express signed an agreement for 9 firm orders for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter. (Photo credit: Boeing)

New airlines, new aircraft and new contracts – it’s been a busy week in air cargo and, with the Dubai Air Show under way, there will likely be more announcements.

New airlines first: last week at Vienna Airport DHL Express launched its new carrier, DHL Air Austria, which plans a fleet of 18 757 aircraft and has created 54 jobs at the airport.

“With this important step, we are making our air freight network in Europe more flexible and stable, while continuing ...