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National Airlines completes the world’s longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight carrying live cargo

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

National Airlines has successfully completed what is believed to be the world's longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight carrying live cargo, further demonstrating the airline's capability to execute complex, time-critical, ultra-long-haul cargo operations.

Air Charter Service hits $845 million revenue in H1

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Charters

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has enjoyed an excellent first six months of its financial year, in which charter flight numbers saw significant growth, and revenues rose by 38% to more than $845 million for the six months.

Fraport Group operating performance Improves in first half

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

In a highly volatile market environment, the Fraport Group has improved key operational indicators in the first half of the current fiscal year (ending June 30), with revenue up 4.0 percent and EBITDA up 3.8 percent.

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AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026

Chicago Rockford International Airport expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale International

First flight is one of eight to be operated by Atlas Air during August, with twice-weekly scheduled flights to begin in September

Glasgow Prestwick Airport supports record breaking National Airlines flight

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has supported National Airlines’ in completing its longest ever cargo flight.

FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane

Reuters | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport but said the U.S. president was not in danger.

Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare partnership

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Reciprocal agreement adds nine cities and expands connectivity across central and southern Africa

Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon

Reuters | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year was expected to have smashed into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning, though the impact was unlikely to be confirmed for at least several hours.

The Cathay Group announces its 2026 Interim Results

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

The Cathay Group (Cathay) announced its 2026 Interim Results.

Northern Jet ranks No. 1 on Naples Airport’s Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

LATAM reports US$125 million in net income for the second quarter amid a significant increase in fuel prices

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DHL cargo plane hits object as drone found at Leipzig airport

Reuters | August 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Network Airline Management expands fleet

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Network Airline Management has announced the continued expansion of its global freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF.

Chapman Freeborn launches in-house ICS2 declaration service

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Chapman Freeborn has launched an in-house Import Control System 2 (ICS2) declaration service for companies moving cargo into or through Europe.

Oman Air launches five new routes in a single week

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Oman Air has launched five new routes within a single week, significantly expanding the network available to Oman Air Cargo customers and strengthening the airline's position across key Asian markets.

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Reuters | August 04, 2026

New Jersey sues Amazon alleging poor pay and conditions for drivers

New Jersey sued Amazon.com on Tuesday, accusing the online retailer of abusing its market power over independent delivery drivers.

World ACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends – July 20 to 26, 2026 (week 30)

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Pricing stabilizes as volumes and capacity retreat

National Airlines accelerates fleet expansion with delivery of third Boeing 777-200 freighter

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

National Airlines announces the delivery of its third Boeing 777-200 Freighter (N795CA), further strengthening National Airlines long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to delivering customized air cargo solutions for customers and industries worldwide.

Lufthansa Cargo significantly improves earnings in the first half of 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Adjusted EBIT increases by 47 percent to EUR 199 million • Lufthansa Cargo achieves EBIT margin of more than 10 percent • Commissioning of Europe’s most advanced cargo center, LCCevo, and launch of GlobeCross strengthen future-focused development • Gregor Schleussner, CFO Lufthansa Cargo: “We aim to continue growing and return to the ranks of the world’s top three cargo airlines by 2030.”