Air Cargo

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

ISS Aerospace unveils the Sensus 8 Multimodal Autonomous UAS

AJOT | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

PASSUR Aerospace and uAvionix partner to deliver essential airfield surveillance, vehicle tracking and operations management capabilities to global airport community

AJOT | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

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Germany’s richest man looking to buy more Lufthansa shares

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Germany’s richest man wants to buy more Deutsche Lufthansa AG shares after investing a chunk of a fortune made in logistics into Europe’s biggest airline.

Gangwal family seeks $250 million from share sale in Indigo

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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August air cargo data could signal a better-than-expected peak season

AJOT | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global air cargo market performance data for August offered a glimmer of hope for volumes in the upcoming peak season as the decline in demand seen over the previous four months slowed and general air cargo rates between Europe and North America stabilized, according to the latest weekly analysis from CLIVE Data Services, part of Xeneta.

Romania’s Blue Air grounded amid government concern over debt

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

China still shut off from the world with flights near record low

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

United threatens to end JFK Airport service without more flights

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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 07, 2022

United threatens to end JFK Airport service without more flights

United Airlines Holdings Inc. threatened to suspend service at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport unless federal regulators review runway use and allow the carrier to increase daily operations.

American Airlines Cargo now offers expanded Americas and Caribbean origins on Webcargo

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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IAG Cargo trials first electric terminal tractor at London Heathrow airport

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

• The electric terminal tractor known as a Terberg YT203EV, carries unit loading devices (ULDs) that tows goods for air transportation • IAG Cargo is trialling this innovative electric Terberg YT203EV for 12 months with the ambition to replace all current terminal tractors in the near future • This is the first electric Terberg YT203EV operating airside worldwide

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IBA analysis: Israeli four-engine ban set to hit converted 747 freighters and boost widebody twin freighter demand

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and consulting company, has today revealed a range of insights following Israel’s decision to ban Boeing 747s and other four-engine aircraft in its airspace amid environmental concerns.

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Drone market is estimated to be valued at US$ 279 Bn by 2032, identifies Fact.MR

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

According to Fact.MR's latest analysis, the drone industry is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 25% between 2022 and 2032, anticipated to reach US$ 279 Bn. Drone technology aimed at supplying precision-based, guided weapons is causing important advancements in the defense sector, and is likely to be the backbone of global market growth.

Menzies Aviation selected as new cargo ground handler at Philadelphia International Airport

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AJOT | Top Story | September 06, 2022

Menzies Aviation selected as new cargo ground handler at Philadelphia International Airport

The City of Philadelphia (Airport or PHL) Division of Aviation, and Aviation Facilities Company (AFCO) has announced that they will be partnering with Menzies Aviation, as a new cargo ground handler at the Airport, along with Kale Logistics Solutions, as the technology solution provider for the Airport’s cargo community system. The companies will be key players in the PHL Cargo Expansion Strategy, announced last year in support of increasing regional demand for air cargo and logistics in and around the Airport. The new facilities and technology that will be introduced through this partnership will not only improve cargo throughput, but also serve PHL’s passenger airlines.