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Reuters | September 18, 2026

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 additional 777F freighters

The FAA has approved a waiver allowing Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after 2028, helping bridge the gap until the next-generation 777-8F enters service and supporting continued U.S. aircraft exports.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for August 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Cathay Pacific carried 5% more passengers in August 2026 compared with August 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 3%. In the first eight months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 15% compared with the same period for 2025.

IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo complete first customer shipment across global cargo joint business network

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo completed their first trilateral customer shipment, moving copper foil from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago as they prepare to launch a global cargo joint business spanning more than 400 destinations.

Aviator wins long-term Lufthansa Group full-handling contract in Norway

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new long-term contract with Lufthansa Group.

Krings joins Jettainer as Senior Global Account Manager

Jettainer is strengthening its global account management with the appointment of Jörg Krings as Senior Global Account Manager.

Lufthansa Cargo expands modular product portfolio with add-on service “Emergency”

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its range of individually bookable additional services for customers with the new Add-on Service “Emergency”.

KlasJet receives FAA approval for ACMI and charter operations in the US

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

KlasJet has received Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA.

Holland & Knight grows aviation policy practice with addition of Tom Bush in Washington, D.C.

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice and specifically the expansion of its transportation policy practices with the addition of Tom Bush as a Senior Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., where he will focus on aviation policy matters.

Ethiopian Airlines to commence scheduled passenger flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the commencement of its new scheduled passenger service to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, effective 01 December 2026.

Philadelphia CBP agriculture specialists intercept rare Chief Goliath beetles being smuggled to Germany

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists seized three live Chief Goliath beetles on Aug. 19 in Philadelphia that were being shipped in air cargo from North Carolina to Germany.

Ethiopian Cargo joins CargoAi to power its digital booking capabilities

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has partnered with CargoAi as its strategic partner to further enhance the digital operations.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces innovative vacuum lift to make cargo handling less physically demanding

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is taking another step towards a more innovative and future-ready cargo operation.

Cathay welcomes Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and policy address initiatives

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cathay is aligned with the Government’s focus on strengthening Hong Kong’s connectivity with more destinations, including emerging markets in Belt and Road countries and regions.

Ethiopian Airlines to expand its presence in Mozambique with a new passenger service to Nacala

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines plans to expand its presence in Mozambique with a thrice weekly passenger service to Nacala starting from 27 October 2026.

Kalitta Air and Air Atlanta Icelandic leverage CHAMP’s Cargospot Weight & Balance solution

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Unified weight and balance operations help both airlines boost efficiency, reduce fuel burn, and maximize the commercial performance of their new 777‑300ERSF fleets

Roberts retires as CEO of Huntsville International Airport; Murphree named to office

The Board of Directors for the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority announced that Chief Executive Officer Butch Roberts will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, concluding forty years of distinguished service to the Port of Huntsville.

US airlines gained $16M in second quarter 2026, a decrease over second quarter 2025

AJOT Newsroom | September 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

U.S. airline financial reports are filed quarterly with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for additional first-quarter 2026 (Tables 1-6) financial results.

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Reuters | September 15, 2026

FAA boss set to discuss air traffic reform as airlines urged to better handle delays

Airlines affected by air traffic control staff shortages should do more to prevent delays from snowballing into broader disruptions...

American Airlines Cargo appoints Robbeson to Director, Head of Cargo Global Accounts

American Airlines Cargo announced the appointment of Danny Robbeson as Director, Head of Cargo Global Accounts.

ECS Group and Air Senegal mark seven years of cargo focus

AJOT Newsroom | September 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Since February 2019, ECS Group and its French subsidiary and contract-holder, Aero Cargo International France, have actively supported the development and expansion of Air Senegal’s cargo business in France, Europe, and many other international destinations.

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