Air Cargo

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

Boeing Held Talks With China Regulator on 737 Max Comeback

Bloomberg | September 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Caribbean Airlines Cargo delivers instant eBookings with WebCargo

AJOT | September 19, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Warren Urges DOT to Block JetBlue’s $3.8 Billion Spirit Deal

Bloomberg | September 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Air cargo tonnages drop further

AJOT | September 16, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

WorldACD's latest views on air cargo market developments, covering each of the last 5 weeks up to Sunday September 11.

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FAA Hits Airlines on Flight Delays After United Chief’s Comments

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US aviation regulators struck back at major carriers’ reliability Thursday after the head of United Airlines Holdings Inc. called the government’s air-traffic system “by far the No. 1” cause of flight delays.

Air Canada Says Short-Haul Future Includes Electric Planes

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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American Airlines Cargo announces new president

Greg Schwendinger to take on new role starting October 3

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Air Belgium partners with WFS for launch of South Africa services

AJOT | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Air Belgium is partnering with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Johannesburg and Cape Town for the launch of its first services to South Africa.

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IBA data reveals most efficient airlines by region

AJOT | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and consulting company, has today published its latest monthly Aviation Carbon Emissions Index in association with KPMG. This month’s index also includes a spotlight on the most efficient airlines globally by region.

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Turkish Cargo carries Türkiye’s pride Togg to Argentina

AJOT | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

As a logistics solution partner, Turkish Cargo contributes to the globalization journey of Togg, one of the most ambitious manufacturing projects of Türkiye.

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Air Canada says short-haul future involves electric planes

The head of Air Canada says the carrier will be well positioned to offer zero-emission electric flights to customers in Canada as soon as 2028.

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Another IATA first for Hactl

AJOT | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has become the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to achieve IATA’s new Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center Certification.

SAS confident for winter as funding approved and travel rebounds

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Wizz to order 75 more jets as expansion targets 500-plane fleet

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Electric airliner a step closer as heart unveils 30-seat model

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Plans for the first electric airliner took a step forward as Swedish startup Heart Aerospace AB swelled its design to 30 seats, announced a factory site and won investment from Saab AB, maker of the Gripen fighter.

British Airways halts 100 flights to damp noise at royal funeral

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Air, Emirates end years of rancor with unlikely pact

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Shanghai reopening ports, resuming flights as typhoon passes

Bloomberg | September 15, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports | Ports & Terminals

Shanghai gradually started returning to normal on Thursday after Typhoon Muifa brought strong winds and heavy rain to the financial and shipping hub overnight.