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Atlas Air takes delivery of Boeing’s final 747 production aircraft

AJOT | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced it has taken delivery of the final 747 ever to be produced by Boeing. The delivery of this aircraft is the last of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas ordered in January 2021. Atlas Air will operate this aircraft for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel company, under a long-term agreement.

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Boeing CEO sees self-flying tech coming to commercial aircraft

Bloomberg | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Boeing Co.’s chief executive officer says it’s a matter of when — not if — self-flying planes will debut in commercial aviation.

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Chapman Freeborn expands into Vietnam

AJOT | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has expanded its growth in the APAC region by appointing its first employee in Vietnam.

Finnair retires duty-free trolley as on-board shopping fades

Bloomberg | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Lödige Industries to deliver smart material handling system for Cainiao Smart Gateway at Hong Kong International Airport

AJOT | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

To improve efficiency and reduce international shipping times, Lödige Industries will deliver an automated handling system for Cainiao Smart Gateway, Alibaba’s logistics arm’s smart logistics infrastructure and the third largest logistics centre in Hong Kong. The smart logistics hub is scheduled to open in 2023.

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Air Charter Service heads to the capital and appoints experienced head, Joel Fenn

AJOT | February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters

World leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, continues to expand its North American operations with a new Washington D.C. office, serving the Virginia and Delaware regions as well as the capital. Joel Fenn has been appointed as CEO of the new office, which is the company’s ninth in the United States.

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The final Boeing 747: Farewell, queen of the skies

Bloomberg | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The final delivery of the iconic jumbo jet marks the end of an era.

SalamAir 6th anniversary celebration

AJOT | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IAG Cargo announces its role as a sponsor at the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards 2023

AJOT | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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ITA Airways joins the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany

AJOT | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Born at the end of 2020, ITA Airways is one of the youngest European airlines. As the new Italian national carrier, ITA Airways serves an extensive domestic and international network via its two hubs Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. Now, the airline joins the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG).

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DoKaSch Temperature Solutions provides Opticooler for EL AL Israel Airlines – cargo division

AJOT | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

New cool chain capacities for the important Israeli pharma market

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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport hires new operations manager

AJOT | January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has hired Patrick Manzo as its new Airport Operations Manager.

FAA adds safeguards to US flight system to prevent new outages

Bloomberg | January 30, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

France braces for more transport chaos as reforms prompt strikes

Ryanair says profitable run to continue as bookings return

Bloomberg | January 30, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

UPS faces rising labor costs, strike risk in upcoming union fight

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 30, 2023

UPS faces rising labor costs, strike risk in upcoming union fight

United Parcel Service Inc. will pay more for labor after replacing a union contract that expires in July. The main question for Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé is how much more — and if it’s enough to avoid a strike that would throw package delivery into chaos.