Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, airlines, airports and more


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Daher strengthens its position in industrial services with the planned acquisition of AAA

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

As part of Daher’s “Take off 2027” strategic plan, the company today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire AAA (Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale), a leading global player in manufacturing services for civil and defense aeronautics.

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Ryanair demands action after Dublin Airport drone disruption

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ryanair Holdings Plc called for immediate action after illegal drone flying near Dublin airport caused disruption on three of four days over a bank holiday weekend, affecting thousands of travelers.

Jazeera plans to fly on more routes as it posts record profit

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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FAA needs until 2030 to fix safety system that failed last month

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

US aviation authorities are years behind on updating the critical-alert system that failed spectacularly last month, causing thousands of flight disruptions. Critics say the delay is a threat to passenger safety.

Nepal plane crash probe reportedly shows both engines lost power

Bloomberg | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Lufthansa Cargo and IRED receive German Design Award for upcycling collection

AJOT | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• From container to tray. Each piece is unique. - Former freight materials become attractive and original design objects for everyday life • Design and manufacturing "Made in Germany" in cooperation with the Frankfurt Institute for Recycling, Ecology & Design (IRED) • Lufthansa Cargo supports social projects of Cargo Human Care e.V. in Kenya with the sale of merchandising articles

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Applications are now open for IAG Cargo’s 2023 graduate scheme, based at London Heathrow

AJOT | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo has started the application process for its 2023 graduate scheme at London Heathrow • IAG Cargo helps to keep the world’s economy moving using the belly hold of passenger aircraft to transport essential goods that positively impact society across five continents • Successful candidates will join the two-year program rotating through a range of head office functions helping them to establish a career in air cargo and logistics

FedEx, Southwest jets came scarily close for 30 seconds in Texas

Bloomberg | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Agriculture drone market to hit revenue of US$ 14,237.6 million by 2033

AJOT | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

The global agriculture drone market is estimated at US$ 3,807 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 14.1% during the forecast years of 2023-2033.

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cargo-partner takes major steps towards “paperless office”

AJOT | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

As part of cargo-partner’s comprehensive sustainability strategy aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of its organization, the transport and logistics provider has already made big strides in lowering paper consumption across its offices worldwide. Over the past several years, the company has digitalized and overhauled numerous business processes, ranging from air and sea freight operations up to invoicing and customs documentation.

Southwest to halve flying time needed for prospective pilots

Bloomberg | February 05, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US probes close call between FedEx, Southwest jets in Austin

Bloomberg | February 05, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Lufthansa Cargo will be world’s first freighter to take off with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology
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AJOT | Top Story | February 03, 2023

Lufthansa Cargo will be world’s first freighter to take off with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology

Lufthansa Cargo will begin equipping all Boeing 777 freighters with AeroSHARK from 2023. Innovative surface technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF improves fuel efficiency and helps achieve sustainability goals.
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T&I Committee to hold first hearing on FAA reauthorization, focusing on aviation safety

AJOT | February 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

The hearing, entitled, “FAA Reauthorization: Enhancing America’s Gold Standard in Aviation Safety,” will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Thai AirAsia adding back idled jets amid China tourism restart

Bloomberg | February 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 4):

AJOT | February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Lunar New Year and economic slowdown impact demand

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Skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur transported from Argentina to the UK by IAG Cargo

AJOT | February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo transports the most complete giant dinosaur ever discovered on British Airways flights from Buenos Aires to London Heathrow ahead of the Natural History Museum’s new exhibition, Titanosaur: Life as the biggest dinosaur • The Natural History Museum and IAG Cargo partner to deliver the full cast of the titanosaur, Patagotitan mayorum, to its European debut in London • The exhibition will run from Friday 31st March 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024, and will take visitors on a journey through the life of a titanosaur exploring how a creature of this size could have survived on Earth. • At over three times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus, this gigantic creature is a must-see • The cast was stored into 32 crates and transported in the belly capacity of two British Airways B787-9 aircrafts, alongside 4 crates of real fossils including a real femur bone measuring more than two metres

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FedEx to cut top management jobs as CEO seeks cost savings

Bloomberg | February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Trucking

FedEx Corp. is cutting global officer and director jobs by more than 10%, the courier’s latest cost-saving step as economic concerns and waning e-commerce weigh on demand for package delivery.

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CPaT announces new contract with flag carrier of Mozambique, 
Linhas Aereas de Mozambique (LAM)

AJOT | February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Linhas Aereas de Mozambique (LAM). CPaT will be providing Aircraft System Courses and our General Subject library for LAM’s pilot training for the Boeing B737NG, including Aircraft Procedures, and Bombardier Q400 planes.

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