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Boeing 777X delays surge 777-300ER values 78%, IBA reports

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IBA reports that half-life market values for the Boeing 777-300ER have jumped 78% in 2025 to about US$47.6M, up from the lows of circa US$26.7M recorded in 2022 for a 2010 vintage.

Antonov Airlines delivers time-critical woodyard machinery parts across continents

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

ANTONOV Airlines in cooperation with Kuehne + Nagel delivered woodyard machinery parts by ANDRITZ from Tallin, Estonia to Chile.

Gulf Air increases Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing and Gulf Air announced the airline has finalized a firm order for 15 787 Dreamliners with options for three more as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to further develop its international network.

European Cargo joins growing list of airlines partnering with Unilode to drive global ULD pooling

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

European Cargo has partnered with Unilode Aviation Solutions to introduce a digitalized ULD pooling management solution across its global cargo operations.

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AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection aids in trade fraud case with 2 arrests, $13.6M gold seizure

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers with the John F. Kennedy International Airport partnered with Homeland Security Investigations and the Internal Revenue Service in a multiyear trade fraud investigation that led to two arrests, the seizure of $13.36 million in gold, and the identification of a suspected $86.47 million in evaded duties.

DHL supports with transport of 6 manatees from Ohio to Florida

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Six orphaned manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles to their temporary homes in Florida, marking an important milestone in a complex, multi-institution conservation effort more than two years in the making.

Turkish Airlines successfully closes landmark Itasca JOLCO financing for two new A350-900 Aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Turkish Airlines is pleased to announce the successful closing of a landmark financing for the delivery of two brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will be operated by the company as part of its ever-growing fleet.

Swissport expands e-commerce capacity at Liege Airport with new 5,500 M2 import hub

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Swissport is expanding its European e-commerce network with the opening of a new 5,500 m² second-line warehouse at Liege Airport (LGG), Belgium.

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Stuart Todd | November 17, 2025

DHL has no plans to merge forwarding and supply chain units

No plans to merge DHL Forwarding and Supply Chain units but greater collaboration in the cards...

China’s C919, rival to Boeing and Airbus, makes debut display outside Asia

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China staged a Middle East debut for its C919 jetliner with a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Monday, its first outside East Asia, as it showcases plans to compete with Airbus and Boeing.

FAA to end mandated cuts in domestic US flights

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration late Sunday said it would end mandated cuts in domestic flights at 40 major U.S. airports effective at 6 a.m. ET (1000 GMT) Monday, easing restrictions that had been imposed over air traffic control concerns during the federal shutdown.

Capacity agreement between Lufthansa Cargo and ITA Airways takes off from Rome

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Within the last two weeks, more than 1,000 tons of freight have already been transported in the cargo hold of ITA Airways passenger aircraft.

IAG Cargo welcomes MASkargo operations at London Heathrow hub

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In a collaboration that strengthens the company’s position as a trusted partner for global carriers, IAG Cargo will become the ground handling agent for MASkargo.

Aerion showcases its pharma expertise through Healthc’Air

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

As part of AERION’s integrated network, Healthc’Air turns strategic vision into measurable performance. Created to meet the fast-growing needs of pharmaceutical transport, it unites regulatory expertise, digital innovation, and sustainability within a single, results-driven framework.

Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X airplanes

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Boeing and Emirates announced today the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow.

Jettainer selects Trackonomy’s next-generation IoT tracking technology for its global ULD fleet

AJOT Newsroom | November 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Jettainer, a leading service provider for Unit Load Device (ULD) management, is equipping its ULD fleet with next-generation IoT tracking technology from Trackonomy.

Vienna Airport handles more freight in the first half of 2025

AJOT Newsroom | November 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

In the first six months of this year, Vienna Airport increased the tonnage handled by 12,822 tons to 154,001 tons. That's nine percent more than in the same period last year.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 45) - 2025

AJOT Newsroom | November 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Asia Pacific spot rates continue to rise...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket deploys Mars satellites, sticks booster landing

Reuters | November 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

The giant New Glenn rocket from billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for paying customers on Thursday, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and nailing the return landing of its reusable booster for the first time.

Chapman Freeborn mobilizes emergency charters following Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

AJOT Newsroom | November 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

As Hurricane Melissa swept through the Caribbean late last month, global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn formed part of the immediate response efforts. The company was transporting personnel and critical equipment from the USA directly to Jamaica mere hours after the hurricane made landfall.

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