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US senators announce deal on aviation safety legislation

Reuters | October 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Two U.S. senators announced a deal on Thursday on aviation safety legislation after a fatal January collision involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people spurred calls for reform.

Monkeys denied water in 44-hour SmartLynx flight; PETA demands investigation

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In a complaint filed today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate credible whistleblower allegations that SmartLynx Airlines violated the Animal Welfare Act by failing to provide monkeys with water every 12 hours, as required, on a lengthy flight from Mauritius to Miami, Florida.

U.S. cargo and passenger airlines gained 192 jobs in August 2025

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,022,407 workers in August 2025, 192 (0.02%) more workers than in July 2025 (1,022,215).

4RCargo Justová wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The inaugural award was given to Petra Justová at Aviation Connect in Copenhagen, recognising her contributions to the air cargo industry

Avathon launches Autonomy for Aerospace Operations

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Balan wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Anna Balan was named winner in the IT category at the awards ceremony, celebrating the contributions of women across all areas of the air cargo supply chain

Air Cargo Middle East Expo to debut in Riyadh in 2026

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The Middle East’s air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by national visions and government initiatives, a booming e-commerce market and major infrastructure investments.

IBA forecasts 15% growth in African air travel for 2025

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, forecasts a significant 15% year-on-year rise in passenger traffic across Africa in 2025, with total traveller numbers expected to reach 113 million.

BARIG welcomes Swiftair on board: New cargo airline in the community

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) welcomes Swiftair as another new member from the field of air freight.

BARIG welcomes Swiftair on board

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) welcomes Swiftair as another new member from the field of air freight.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 40)

AJOT Newsroom | October 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages rebound from Hong Kong and China following typhoon

US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as ‘pawns’ in shutdown, official says

Reuters | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday's disbursement of what will be their last paycheck during the government shutdown, posing potential risks for air travel, the head of an employee union said.

THAI Airways appoints Unilode Aviation Solutions as its full ULD Management service provider

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

THAI Airways, the flag carrier of Thailand, has appointed Unilode Aviation Solutions, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions, as its full-service ULD management provider.

Cripps to lead European sales for Oman Air Cargo

New appointment supports continued European expansion alongside relaunch of Muscat-Zurich winter service

Global K9 selected by KLM to provide canine cargo screening

AJOT Newsroom | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Global K9 (GK9) has been appointed by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) to provide free running explosive detection dogs (FREDDs) at the airline’s hub, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

Reuters | October 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Major Chinese airlines on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would increase flight times, raise air fares and could disrupt some routes.

LATAM Group and Logiztik Alliance Group offset more than 560 tons of CO₂ in conservation project in Colombia

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping

• The offset was complemented by emission reductions through the use of SAF, totaling 574 tons of CO₂ managed and allowing Logiztik Alliance to cover nearly 15% of its export emissions from Colombia in 2024 with LATAM Group. • The emissions offset initiative is part of LATAM Group’s “1+1 Offset to Conserve” program, which seeks, through collaborative work, to support the conservation of strategic ecosystems in South America.

US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week

Reuters | October 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote on October 21 on aviation safety legislation after a fatal January crash between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.

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AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2025

Turkish Cargo strengthens its fleet with 4 new Boeing 777 freighters

Turkish Airline’s global air cargo brand Turkish Cargo has added its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) to its fleet. The carrier will take delivery of three additional Boeing 777F by mid-2026.

AirExplore adds an additional B737-800 to its fleet

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

AirExplore, a full-service provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) and Slovakia’s largest airline, has added a B737-800 aircraft to its passenger fleet.

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