The service is facing critical staff and equipment shortages and has had to apply for an extension to update its flight procedures.
Airlink will also add morning and afternoon flights to its popular Johannesburg–Lusaka service.
Taarek Hinedi, vice president for the Middle East and Africa at FedEx, welcomed the appointments.
The entity declared profits for the first time in 2023 under his leadership.
But Middle Eastern carriers and African airlines recorded a decline in demand in January.
Locking in contracts without built-in contingency plans or flexible terms can lead to missed opportunities for securing lower rates, says Xeneta.
There are over 6 000 tonnes of cargo destined for South Africa from India and JHB is attracting the lion’s share.
Figures show that in 2023 more than 120 narrow-body aircraft were converted into freighters.
Emirates SkyCargo signs MoU with African cargo airline Astral Aviation.
Nine Boeing 777 charter freighters added in the fortnight leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Shippers are able to select suitable flights and complete their bookings with Turkish Cargo.
"The viability of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel is threatened as these projects rely on a stable supply of sugarcane." – SA Canegrowers
