Air Cargo

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


Virgin Atlantic seeking 200 more pilots to ramp up capacity

Bloomberg | July 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Billionaire’s airline starts ticket sales in crowded India

Bloomberg | July 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FedEx reduces US Sunday deliveries as e-commerce cools
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 22, 2022

FedEx reduces US Sunday deliveries as e-commerce cools

FedEx Corp. plans to scale back Sunday delivery service in far-flung areas of the US, the latest evidence that the e-commerce surge spurred by Covid-19 is ending.
United Air CEO offers apology to Buttigieg after FAA criticism

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Heathrow fuel workers suspend strike after improved offer

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

No pillows, no cups: Supply woes add to airlines’ flight issues

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as preferred replacement for 747-400 fleet

AJOT | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

• Europe's largest all-cargo airline selects Boeing's newest freighter • 777-8 Freighter key for Cargolux in achieving its future sustainability goals with investments in new technologies

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Boeing and Qatar Airways finalize order for 25 737 MAX airplanes

AJOT | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

• Qatar's flag carrier adds Boeing's largest, most efficient single-aisle model to serve its short- and medium-haul network • 737-10 will provide industry-leading fuel efficiency and additional capacity

Airbus finally bags a deal for mainstay jet after lackuster expo

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Boeing ends airshow with new Max jet, 777-8 freighter deals

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. wrapped up a successful Farnborough Airshow with another order for its 737 Max jet and a commitment from Luxembourg’s Cargolux for the 777-8 freighter.

Qantas flight cancellations spiral, piling pressure on CEO Joyce

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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United Air cuts 2023 growth plans as flight disruptions persist

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is limiting flying for the rest of this year and curtailing growth plans in 2023 to try to get a handle on flight disruptions that have roiled the industry, even as it continues to expect profits amid robust travel demand.

American Air, rivals limit flying as disruptions hinder recovery

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa pilots’ union to hold a vote on possible strike

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AAP Aviation to develop electric regional air mobility in Norway with the Lilium Jet

AJOT | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Under the agreement, AAP Aviation intends to purchase 40 Lilium jets and collaborate with Lilium to identify and develop landing sites in the Scandinavian countries, starting with Norway.

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Saudi Arabia plans air-cargo roadshows to lure Amazon, DHL

Bloomberg | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Saudi Arabia plans to stage a number of roadshows in the next 12 to 18 months as it seeks to persuade the likes of Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Deutsche Post AG’s DHL to help scale up air-cargo and distribution operations.

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Ethiopian signs proposal with De Havilland Canada for up to 4 freighter cargo door kits

AJOT | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement.

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Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings Adopt Boeing’s Digital Sustainability Solutions

AJOT | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor will reduce fuel usage, cut costs and enable real-time flight adjustments and improved efficiencies

FedEx Contractor Revolt Intensifies With Calls for Pay Increase
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 20, 2022

FedEx Contractor Revolt Intensifies With Calls for Pay Increase

FedEx Corp. is facing more pressure to raise pay for the small businesses that deliver a big portion of its packages, adding another hurdle to the logistic giant’s plans to boost profitability.

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