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Lödige Industries named Air Cargo Automation Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year at Payload Asia Awards

AJOT Newsroom | October 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Lödige Industries, the leading global provider of automated logistics systems, has been awarded “Air Cargo Automation Provider of the Year” at the 12th Payload Asia Awards in Singapore.

Etihad Cargo expands freighter capacity for winter 2025 schedule

AJOT Newsroom | October 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The new schedule also introduces a new freight route to East Midlands, one of the UK’s most active freight hubs

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to target India as it seeks to expand cargo operations

AJOT Newsroom | October 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air cargo hub to target new Scotland to India full freighter services amid record demand for premium exports and recent tariff reduction trade agreement

Chapman Freeborn ready to support Hurricane Melissa disaster relief efforts

AJOT Newsroom | October 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

The global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn's Aviation Emergency Services team has confirmed its readiness to support emergency evacuations, first responder transport, and humanitarian aid deliveries to regions affected by Hurricane Melissa.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Hope growing for China-US deescalation

WestJet Cargo aids volunteer vet mission in Nunavut

AJOT Newsroom | October 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In late August, WestJet Cargo partnered with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT), a national non-profit dedicated to improving animal welfare in underserved communities, to provide logistical support for a recently completed a volunteer veterinary mission in the remote Arctic community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Alaska Airlines strengthens commitment to San Diego, Portland and Hawai‘i with 13 new routes

AJOT Newsroom | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from key hubs in San Diego and Portland.

US air traffic control staffing shortages continue to snarl flights

Reuters | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that air traffic controller absences were continuing to snarl flights as they missed their first full paycheck and a government shutdown hit its 28th day.

CAMO software brings major benefits today – and even more to look forward to in the future

AJOT Newsroom | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Cloud-native software used by Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs), generally known simply as CAMO software, is gaining ground across the aviation sector.

BlueBox Systems and Otonomi expand partnership

AJOT Newsroom | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Data-driven insurance solutions now available directly via the BlueBox platform.

IBA appoints Hatcher as Chief Data Officer

IBA, the leading aviation intelligence and advisory company, has announced the appointment of Dr Stuart Hatcher as Chief Data Officer, adding to his existing role as Chief Economist.

Hundreds of air traffic controllers take second jobs as shutdown continues

Reuters | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers have taken temporary second jobs as they miss their first full pay check on Tuesday, putting more pressure on the strained aviation safety system, a union official said Tuesday.

Flight delays soar past 5,600 as government shutdown hits Day 27

Reuters | October 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. air travel turmoil deepened as more than 5,600 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, with air traffic controller absences surging as the federal government shutdown reached its 27th day.

Air Canada bets on new US-bound business routes from Toronto, despite trade tensions

Reuters | October 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada is betting on business travel to support an expansion of service from Toronto's downtown airport, with new routes to the United States, in a boost for cross-border flying despite trade tensions between the two countries.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 42) - 2025

AJOT Newsroom | October 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Worldwide tonnages rebound +6% from Asia holiday lull...

Airbus delays some A220 output, narrowing window to reach 2026 target

Reuters | October 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus has pushed back the assembly of some of its small A220 jets this year and next, and may only hit its 2026 target of producing 14 A220s a month in the final weeks of that year, three industry sources said on Monday.

DHL Global Forwarding launches DHL Consolidated Clearance Service for U.S. imports

DHL Global Forwarding has launched DHL Consolidated Clearance Service for U.S. Imports.

American Airlines Cargo announces winter widebody schedule

AJOT Newsroom | October 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

American Airlines Cargo is announcing its winter widebody schedule with new routes and increases for the 2025/2026 winter season.

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Reuters | October 27, 2025

Flight delays soar past 1,660 as government shutdown hits Day 27

Air travel turmoil deepened with more than 1,660 flights delayed nationwide on Monday and more than 8,600 delays on Sunday, with air traffic controller absences surging amid a federal government shutdown now in its 27th day.

Chapman Freeborn strengthens ties with humanitarian agencies at the Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference

AJOT Newsroom | October 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Chapman Freeborn, a global specialist in air chartering services including humanitarian and emergency relief, was an exhibitor at the 17th Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference (GHAC).

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