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Lynden Air Cargo, Moog Inc. sign agreement to modernize Hercules fleet

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

Lynden Air Cargo has announced a strategic partnership with Moog Inc. to upgrade its fleet of Lockheed Model 382G Hercules (L-382G) aircraft with the Genesys Avionics Suite.

Aerospace faces wider tariffs as Europe draws up retaliation

Reuters | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

Aerospace companies are preparing for the next chapter in a new trade war as the European Union draws up expected counter-measures against Boeing jets in retaliation for 10% U.S. tariffs on European goods such as Airbus planes, industry sources said.

Airbus deliveries fell 8% in April

Reuters | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus said on Wednesday it delivered 56 aircraft in April, down 8% from the same month of last year.

Qatar Airways Cargo redefines global trade with its boldest brand campaign yet

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

Qatar Airways Cargo, the leader in global air freight, is making a powerful statement with the launch of its boldest brand campaign – "Leading Global Trade”. More than just a tagline, it’s a declaration of intent: to reinforce its role as a driving force behind international trade and modern living.

Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting

Reuters | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airlines including United Airlines and Korean Air re-routed or cancelled flights and about a dozen Indian airports were shut on Wednesday after India staged a reprisal attack on Pakistan that raised fears of an escalation.

FAA taking immediate steps to address flight woes at Newark

Reuters | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is taking immediate steps to address ongoing woes that have disrupted hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport since April 28.

Istanbul set to become world-leading Rolls-Royce engine maintenance hub

AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Turkish Technic, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a state-of-the-art authorized licensed engine maintenance center at Istanbul Airport.

Aircraft technicians at Horizon Air ratify new four-year contract

AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

U.S. sustainable aviation fuel production takes off as new capacity comes online

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is growing in the United States as new capacity comes online. U.S. production of Other Biofuels, the category we use to capture SAF in our Petroleum Supply Monthly, approximately doubled from December 2024 to February 2025.

Air to jet fuel: United announces investment in power-to-liquid fuels company Twelve

Pharma.Aero, and TIACA’s joint project leverages air cargo to boost healthcare access and empower agricultural economies

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Airlines suspend flights to Israel after Houthi attack on airport

Reuters | May 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

Some global airlines have again halted their flights to and from Tel Aviv after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards Israel on Sunday landed near the country's main international airport.

Controllers lost contact with Newark airplanes for 30 seconds last week, USDOT says

Reuters | May 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

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AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2025

Elias appointed as new CEO of Avianca Cargo

Diogo Elias assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023.

U.S. airlines’ March 2025 fuel cost per gallon down 0.5% and aviation fuel consumption up 18.4% from February 2025

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ March 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.609 billion gallons of fuel, 18.4% more fuel than in February 2025 (1.359 billion gallons) and 5.4% more than in pre-pandemic March 2019.

Contour Airlines announces strategic partnership with Spirit Airlines to boost air service to underserved communities

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SKY Leasing announces acquisition of JetBlue Ventures

AJOT Newsroom | May 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SKY Leasing ("SKY"), a leading aviation investment manager, and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) May 5, 2025, announced that SKY has acquired JetBlue Ventures, JetBlue's venture capital subsidiary.

BGS & Wizz Air renew 14-year fuel supply deal at multiple airports

AJOT Newsroom | May 02, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a leading ground handling service company and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has recently extended its 14-year partnership with Europe’s fastest-growing airline Wizz Air. The agreement, valid for another year, covers aviation fuel supply for the airline’s aircraft at Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn airports.

Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines as newest global partner

AJOT Newsroom | May 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US to offer incentives to boost air traffic hiring, retention

Reuters | May 01, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Transportation Department said Thursday it is taking steps to retain and recruit more air traffic controllers to address a significant staffing shortage.

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