Air Cargo

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

WestJet accelerates Alberta’s recovery with 2022 summer schedule

AJOT | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Aircraft leasing firms grasp for ways to salvage value from jets held in Russia

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo

Aircraft leasing firms are exploring ways to protect the value of hundreds of jetliners now held in Russia without running afoul of international sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Strikes force hundreds of flight cancellations across Germany

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Australia, Netherlands sued Russia over downing of Flight MH17

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways-operator Comair still grounded in South Africa

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Bermuda delists Russian jets in setback for foreign owners

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo

German airports may be disrupted Monday as union calls walkout

Bloomberg | March 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Turkish Cargo service quality certified by Cargo iQ

AJOT | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Introducing the standards not only of the present but also of the future in the air cargo industry thanks to its robust infrastructure, innovative mission and the broad vision it has drawn up, Turkish Cargo now has the global operationally service quality, it has been offering elaborately, certified by the Cargo iQ certificate.

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$4.55 million in fake jewelry seized by CBP officers in Louisville

AJOT | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers that inspect packages at the Express Consignment Operation (ECO) hub in Louisville see a variety of illegal items arriving and departing the U.S. Recently, however, CBP officers seized three packages in a 24-hour timeframe concealing watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings totaling over $4.55 million.

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FedEx founder’s son to take reins at courier’s express unit

FedEx Corp. said Richard W. Smith, son of founder and Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith, will take over leadership of the FedEx Express division later this year, boosting speculation the younger Smith may be in line eventually for the company’s top job.

China looking to divert flights from Shanghai as Covid surges

Bloomberg | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Russian official deepens $10 billion puzzle over leased jets

Bloomberg | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Off-the-cuff remarks made by a Russian air-safety official, quickly disavowed by the nation’s industry watchdog, have added to the uncertainty over the fate of some $10 billion in foreign-owned aircraft being held in the country.

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American Airlines Cargo to join WebCargo’s booking platform, reaching thousands of freight forwarders

Air Freight News | March 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

North American carrier extends its digital presence, providing forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity, and eBookings

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SmartLynx Airlines to introduce first Airbus A330-300 freighters to its fleet 

Air Freight News | March 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In a move to bolster its position as a leading air cargo carrier, SmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group to be one of the first customers to take delivery of 6 Airbus A330-300 P2F converted cargo freighters under the terms of a six-year lease.

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DHL Express places new order for six additional 777 freighters

The purchase takes DHL Express' order book total to 28 777 Freighters since it placed its first direct order in 2018 for today's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter.

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Amerijet International Airlines B757 fleet expansion

AJOT | March 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Amerijet International Airlines announced that it has introduced six B757 freighters to its fleet. The addition comes as part of a comprehensive expansion and modernization strategy launched by the company in 2020. The B757-200(PCF) freighters will offer Amerijet customers versatility, range, and payload capability ideally suited for destinations throughout its Caribbean, Mexico, Central American and European network. These additional aircraft will bring the fleet operated by Amerijet to 20 freighters, including six B767-200F and eight B767-300F models.