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Governments are urged to facilitate the flow of air cargo to fight COVID-19 and its effects

AJOT Newsroom | March 27, 2020 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Southwest Airlines Says It’s Losing ‘Big Money’ on Every Flight

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. is losing “big money” on every flight, raising the risk of worker furloughs in the longer-term despite billions of dollars in immediate aid from the U.S. government.

Australia to Quarantine All International Air Arrivals

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

Singapore Air Drops on $6.2 Billion Capital Raise to Fight Virus

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Singapore Airlines Ltd. shares fell after the carrier unveiled a plan to raise about S$8.8 billion ($6.2 billion) to contend with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

American Airlines Cargo remains key partner for global trade

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

American Airlines is continuing to operate international widebody service to key locations around the globe, serving as a vital partner for freight forwarders and supporting global trade in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Virgin Atlantic operates first ever cargo only charter

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Virgin Atlantic has operated its first ever cargo only charter amidst the operational challenges brought by the Covid-19 upon the aviation industry.

Etihad Cargo deploys cargo-only Boeing 787s to compliment freighter fleet

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020

Chapman Freeborn responds to heavy demand from China

Over the past 48 hours, global charter broker company, Chapman Freeborn has experienced a surge in cargo charter requests for humanitarian cargo and medical supplies (typically N95 respirators) from China into Europe and Africa.

Airport worker in Oakland tests positive for COVID-19

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Fitch takes rating actions on US international gateway airports amid coronavirus disruptions

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Together in their union, contracted airport workers win job protection in bailout

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

FIS Air Freight Update March 25, 2020

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | General

India is put on lockdown, putting approximately 1/4 of the world's population under quarantine measures. Capacity is being driven into the market by passenger carriers eager to book expensive cargoes, however global equities are already plotting a recovery from a previous crash.

Cargoguide unveils enhanced online air rate management tool for 2020

AJOT Newsroom | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Advanced freight rates platform aims to become the new industry standard.

Activist fund offers to buy Delta’s 15% stake in Hanjin Kal

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qatar Airways’ revenue sinks, plans to keep flying

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qatar Airways, which is continuing to operate a third of its normal schedule, has taken a “huge hit” from the coronavirus.

U.S. Airline Bailout Offers Loans and Cash-for-Equity Aid

Bloomberg | March 26, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Struggling U.S. airlines will be eligible to receive federal loans and, if they are willing to give the government an option for an ownership stake, direct cash assistance under the coronavirus rescue deal reached by lawmakers and the White House.

Senate passes $2 trillion virus rescue plan; sends bill to House

Bloomberg | March 25, 2020 | Air Cargo

The U.S. Senate approved a historic $2 trillion rescue plan to respond to the economic and health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, putting pressure on the Democratic-led House to pass the bill quickly and send it to President Donald Trump for his signature.

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