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Poland seizes tyres for Boeing aircraft headed for Russia

Reuters | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | International Trade

Polish customs seized 5 metric tons of tyres for civilian Boeing aircraft which were due to transit through Belarus and Russia, the country's National Revenue Administration said on Monday, adding such goods are covered by European Union sanctions.

Mondial Airlines Services GmbH wins Coyne Airways’ Germany GSA tender

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global GSA Group subsidiary, Mondial Airline Services GmbH has won the GSA tender to represent Coyne Airways across Germany, with a primary focus on the airline’s scheduled freighter business from Frankfurt via Liège to the Caspian region (Georgia and Armenia), and flexible connections to the Middle East, and Africa.

Families of 737 MAX crash victims to object to deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution

Reuters | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

PLAY opts for Nordic GSA and Globe Air Cargo France

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

ECS Group subsidiaries, Globe Air Cargo France and Nordic GSA in Denmark, have won the tender to become Icelandic low-cost carrier, PLAY’s GSSAs for France, Denmark and a growing number of European countries.

Ryanair forecasts fare rebound as consumers recover from interest-rate hit

Reuters | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ryanair on Monday reported strong demand across Europe and projected that fares would rebound to recover much of the decline that dented profit last year as consumers struggled with high interest rates.

CargoTech offers digital capacity win-win to airline partners

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

With increasing delays in production freighter deliveries, aging fleets requiring more frequent downtimes, and cargo demand continuing to outstrip capacity supply, airlines need to ensure maximum optimization of the available space on the market.

Qatar Airways Group announces strongest financial results in its history

AJOT Newsroom | May 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history.

Boeing near deal to avoid guilty plea, prosecution in fatal crashes case, sources say

Reuters | May 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing has reached a tentative nonprosecution agreement with U.S. prosecutors in a fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people, people familiar with the matter said.

Powering connections: American Airlines keeps North Carolina thriving

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

American Airlines is one of the biggest economic engines in North Carolina.

Changes in the Executive Board at Lufthansa Cargo

Frank Bauer, currently Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lufthansa Cargo on July 1, 2025. Gregor Schleussner, currently Head of Finance, Controlling & Accounting at Eurowings, will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Labor Director from July 1, 2025.

Qatar Airways signs deal for up to 210 Boeing jets during Trump visit

Reuters | May 15, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

State carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal on Wednesday to purchase up to 210 widebody jets from Boeing during President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country, a coup for the U.S. planemaker.

U.S. cargo and passenger airlines gained 4,231 jobs in March 2025

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,008,949 workers in March 2025, 4,231 (0.42%) more workers than in February 2025 (1,004,718).

Qatar Airways signs deal for 160 Boeing jets during Trump visit

Reuters | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

State carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal on Wednesday to purchase jets from U.S. manufacturer Boeing during President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf Arab country.

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport launches strategic partnership with Somon Air

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Somon Air are now working together strategically as part of a cooperation.

FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights

Reuters | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration is holding a two-day meeting with major airlines on Wednesday to discuss its proposal to cut flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in order to address major delays.

Security and compliance top priorities for GSSAS reveals Awery poll of FEDAGSA membership

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Complete data security and compliance are top priorities for GSSAs investing in digital platforms according to a recent poll conducted by Awery Aviation Software (Awery) during a session with members of the Federation of Airline General Sales and Service Agents (FEDAGSA).

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