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German union calls for Feb. 17 warning: Strikes at major airports

Bloomberg | February 15, 2023 | Air Cargo

German labor union Verdi has called for warning strikes at the nation’s major airports on Friday by public service, air security, and ground-traffic workers.

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FAA calls urgent air-safety summit after recent US “near-crashes”

Bloomberg | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The US aviation regulator is calling a safety summit next month and ordering a review of industry data following a spate of recent near-crashes.

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US to probe United flight that plunged toward ocean near Hawaii

Air Freight News | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo

US authorities have opened an investigation into a United Airlines Holdings Inc. flight that dropped toward the Pacific Ocean shortly after taking off from Hawaii in December.

TSA must improve communication with shippers to meet upcoming November security deadline according to Airforwarders Association

AJOT | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

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Air India selects 290 Boeing jets to serve its strategy for sustainable growth

AJOT | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Indian carrier selects market-leading Boeing jets, including 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X airplanes

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Spirit takes home prestigious ‘Value Airline of the Year’ award from Air Transport World (ATW)

AJOT | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The award is part of the annual ATW Industry Achievement Awards, which are among the most respected accolades in the global aviation industry.

Amsterdam airport to cap passenger numbers once again amid staff shortage

Bloomberg | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

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VRR delivers 100th Air Horse Stall to Jettainer

Air Freight News | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Jettainer and VRR are celebrating their long-standing collaboration with the 100th air horse stall.

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CPaT announces new contract with Italian cargo airline, AlisCargo Airlines

AJOT | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global announced they have been awarded a new contract with AlisCargo Airlines, the only Italian intercontinental cargo airline.

Boeing cuts India outlook to 2,210 new jets in next 20 years

Bloomberg | February 14, 2023 | Air Cargo

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Lufthansa to offer green flight option to flyers at higher fare

Bloomberg | February 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Green Shipping

Airlines have long charged customers more for on-board food, extra baggage and superior legroom. Deutsche Lufthansa AG now wants customers to pay for reducing the environmental impact of flying.

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Fraport’s year begins with significant growth

AJOT | February 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

FRA welcomed some 3.7 million passengers – Increase of 65.5 percent year-on-year – Fraport’s Group airports worldwide remain in high demand

Boeing steps up India investment ahead of giant Air India order

Bloomberg | February 13, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DOT attorney sought Southwest visit to check on meltdown rebound

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 12, 2023

DOT attorney sought Southwest visit to check on meltdown rebound

The top attorney at the US Department of Transportation planned to visit Southwest Airlines Co.’s headquarters as part of an investigation into the carrier’s December operations meltdown that affected more than 2 million people, according to government emails.

Heathrow Airport workers plan to ballot for strikes, union says

Bloomberg | February 12, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | Intermodal

Pilots of American Airlines jet in JFK runway near miss receive subpoenas

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 11, 2023

Pilots of American Airlines jet in JFK runway near miss receive subpoenas

An American Airlines Group Inc. flight crew taxied across a John F. Kennedy International Airport runway without clearance on Jan. 13 as a Delta Air Lines Inc. plane was accelerating for takeoff, prompting it to make a high-speed stop, investigators said Friday.

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Mesa Air Group reports first quarter fiscal 2023 results

AJOT | February 10, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers

Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) today reported first-quarter fiscal 2023 financial and operating results.

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Dutch set nitrogen emissions cuts for energy, aviation industry

Bloomberg | February 10, 2023 | Air Cargo

The Netherlands sets new nitrogen reduction targets for its transport, industry and energy sectors in a bid to safeguard biodiversity and accelerate the country’s climate transition.

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Air India close to record aircraft deal with Airbus, Boeing

Air Freight News | February 10, 2023 | Air Cargo

Air India Ltd. has signed agreements with Airbus SE and Boeing Co. for what could become the largest purchase of jetliners in commercial aviation history, as the carrier seeks to reinvent itself with a fuel-efficient fleet that can take on local low-cost rivals and powerful Gulf airlines like Emirates.