Air Cargo

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

Fraport increases revenue and operating result

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

All 2019 financial targets achieved – Extensive cost-reduction measures being implemented during current fiscal year – Outlook clouded amid growing uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak

Norwegian to suspend more than 4000 flights and implement layoffs

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Following the U.S. ban on travel from most of Europe and the escalating coronavirus situation, Norwegian has decided to ground 40 percent of its long-haul fleet and cancel up to 25 percent of its short-haul flights until the end of May. The changes apply to the company’s entire route network.

Frankfurt Airport’s 45% traffic drop reveals extent of virus hit

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Last to ground the Max a year ago, FAA’s global status shaken

Bloomberg | March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aircraft lessor AerCap to tap its $6.6 billion in credit

Bloomberg | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Swiss WorldCargo makes modifications to its network in response to the coronavirus

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Following the recent guidelines by the US authorities we have adjusted our operations to the United States accordingly. Swiss WorldCargo is currently drafting a special flight timetable for the USA.

Air Partner reports uptick in corporate shuttle requests as businesses seek alternate travel options, citing COVID-19 pandemic

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Air Partner, a global leader in private group charter aviation, has noted a rapid increase in requests for corporate shuttles, with businesses citing COVID-19 ("novel coronavirus") and pursuing better travel options.

DACHSER is expanding premium charter flight rotation to and from China

AJOT Newsroom | March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters | Logistics

DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics is starting the next wave of its charter flight rotation service to China and back. The charter route has initially been scheduled to operate from mid-March to the end of the month.