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German logistics mogul becomes biggest Lufthansa shareholder
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 07, 2022

German logistics mogul becomes biggest Lufthansa shareholder

Germany’s richest man is now the largest shareholder in Deutsche Lufthansa AG after reinvesting a chunk of a fortune he made in logistics into Europe’s biggest airline.
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IAG Cargo renews for CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB service

AJOT | July 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) and CHAMP Cargosystems have extended their partnership for access to the largest air cargo community platform, Traxon cargoHUB. The carrier group will continue to work with CHAMP on services for access to its vast global network of freight forwarders. 

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Etihad Cargo reinforces commitment to China capacity with 15 direct freighter flights per week

AJOT | July 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Etihad Cargo currently offers 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week for China with cargo capacity of 2,708 tonnes. • Etihad recently announced the first regular direct international passenger flight into Beijing under the latest mandate of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. • The resumption of the direct air link between the two capitals, which complements the existing schedule of cargo flights to other key destinations in China, is another achievement of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China.

United Air blames FAA’s control system for US aviation snarl

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Travel chaos pits pandemic winner Qantas against angry Aussies

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Cooling transatlantic market sees average air cargo rates dip 30% between April and June

AJOT | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global air cargo volumes fell again in June, down 8% year-on-year, with additional summer airline capacity continuing to apply a downward pressure on airfreight rates, especially on the North Atlantic which has seen a 30% decline over the past three months, according to the latest weekly air cargo market intelligence from industry analysts CLIVE Data Services, part of Xeneta.

White House nominates Denver Airport chief for top FAA post

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

British Airways scraps 10,300 more flights on staff shortage
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 06, 2022

British Airways scraps 10,300 more flights on staff shortage

British Airways is scrapping another 10,300 flights through the summer season as it grapples with a staffing crisis that’s unleashed chaotic scenes across Europe’s aviation sector.
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Chino resident Kesler named Ontario International Airport chief operations officer

AJOT | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport’s strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts.

Cargo iQ pilots solution to close visibility gap in road freight

AJOT | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology | Intermodal | Trucking

India summons SpiceJet to explain mid-air safety lapses

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Charter Service opens new Gatwick office

AJOT | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Charters

Lufthansa workers decry low pay, poor service ahead of meeting

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Air awarded all 16 contested slots at Newark Airport

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Airbus ahead of Boeing in $10 billion Malaysia order race

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

KLM accused of greenwashing in suit on ‘fly responsibly’ ads

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Air blames FAA’s control system for snarling US aviation

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

British Airways hires KLM operations head amid travel chaos

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways scraps 800 flights as UK eases slot rules

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Italy receives offers for troubled flagship carrier ITA

Bloomberg | July 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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