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Reuters | October 09, 2025

FAA delays flights for third day as government shutdown continues

The Federal Aviation Administration delayed flights for a third straight day on Wednesday at airports including Reagan Washington National and Newark Liberty International Airport as the agency continued to face higher-than-normal staffing shortages.

Delta Air Lines offers bullish outlook on higher fares, demand recovery

Reuters | October 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines delivered an upbeat outlook for the current quarter on Thursday, after posting stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, buoyed by a recovery in corporate travel demand and improved pricing power.

EFM Global Achieves Record 17 Air Charters in 60 Days

EFM Global | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

US airlines say it is ‘imperative’ FAA get quick wins in air traffic overhaul

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A group representing major U.S. airlines said it is imperative the Federal Aviation Administration accomplish some "quick wins" in the $12.5 billion overhaul of the aging air traffic control system, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Maersk Ground Freight opens integrated station and hub in Dallas-Fort Worth ahead of holiday shipping season

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports | Trucking

Maersk Ground Freight is proud to announce the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Coppell, Texas, just five miles from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Airlines brace for third day of flight delays as shutdown persists

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Major U.S. airlines are bracing for a third straight day of delays on Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration faces higher-than-normal staffing issues for air traffic controllers as the stalemate over funding the government continues.

Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Shares of Joby Aviation fell more than 11% on Wednesday after the electric air-taxi maker priced a $514 million discounted share sale.

WFS signs warehouse lease agreement to expand e-commerce & freight forwarder handling services in Frankfurt

AJOT Newsroom | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is expanding its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s largest cargo hub, after signing a long-term lease on two warehouse facilities commencing in January 2026.

US shutdown not creating significant flight disruptions, IATA’s chief says

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. government shutdown hasn't significantly disrupted domestic commercial flights nor has it stopped the recruitment of new air traffic controllers, Willie Walsh, director general of airline lobby group IATA said on Wednesday.

US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights

Reuters | October 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice on Tuesday.

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Stuart Todd | October 07, 2025

Trump’s import tariffs now weighing on air cargo traffic

US import tariffs and the introduction of the de minimis rule have begun to weigh on air cargo traffic and drive changes in individual trade lanes, according to Xeneta, the freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform.

Nordstrom to lead Rhenus Air & Ocean North America

The Rhenus Group has appointed Peter Nordstrom as Chief Executive Officer for its Air & Ocean division in North America.

Avianca Cargo adds new freighter

AJOT Newsroom | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Avianca Cargo reaffirms its commitment to provide customers with consistent, high-quality service. With a modern fleet and an expanding network, the airline is strengthening its role as a strategic partner in the region and expanding its cargo operations with the addition of a new A330P2F.

Intradco Global appoints Christen as Global Product Manager for Wildlife, Zoological and Marine Logistics

Intradco Global, the world’s leading specialist in animal transport, has appointed Dennis Christen as Global Product Manager for Wildlife, Zoological, and Marine Logistics.genetic multiplication, with the animals destined for the end-client's farm in the Philippines.

Staffing issues cause delays at US airports as shutdown persists

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said staffing issues were causing delays at several airports including Newark and Denver on Monday, just hours after the top U.S. transportation official said air traffic controllers calling in sick had risen slightly since the government shutdown began.

Airbus A320 flies past Boeing 737 as most-delivered jet in history

Reuters | October 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe's Airbus broke a major commercial barrier on Tuesday when its A320 family of planes overtook the Boeing 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in history. Boeing's decades-old record fell with the handover of an A320neo model overnight to Saudi carrier Flynas, bringing total deliveries to 12,260 since the A320 series entered service in 1988, according to benchmark data from UK-based aviation analytics firm Cirium.

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