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AJOT Newsroom | April 23, 2025

Port Authority of NY & NJ, Realterm and WFS celebrate opening of new $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at JFK

• New facility streamlines operations, reduces truck congestion and supports growth of high-value cargo sector • JFK’s cargo operations support more than 93,000 direct and indirect jobs and generate more than $11 billion in economic activity annually • First step in the Port Authority’s redevelopment of airport’s North cargo area to modernize and consolidate cargo handling centers

LOT Cargo successfully automates US ACAS Pre-Load filing with CHAMP’s Traxon Global eCommerce

AJOT Newsroom | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Centralized, automated compliance solution empowering LOT Cargo to navigate regulatory complexities with unprecedented control and minimized risk

US FAA takes action to prevent helicopter incidents near Las Vegas airport

Reuters | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Boeing posts smaller quarterly loss on higher jet deliveries

Reuters | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Wednesday, as the U.S. planemaker produced and delivered more jets, after a quality crisis and crippling strike shuttered production of most of its aircraft in late 2024.

Flyadeal confirms Airbus jet order for long-haul expansion

Reuters | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Saudi budget carrier flyadeal on Wednesday confirmed a deal to order 10 Airbus A330neo wide-body passenger jets as it expands into fast-growing long-haul markets in Southeast Asia.

Brazilian airline Voepass files for bankrupcty, blames LATAM for financial woes

Reuters | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazil's Voepass, a privately held airline, filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday according to court documents, citing the actions of Chile-based LATAM Airlines as a major reason for its financial crisis.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 15)

AJOT Newsroom | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Post-Eid recovery masks downward pressure on demand

Alaska Airlines continues to grow in San Diego with a 30% increase in flights and three new nonstop destinations

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

• New nonstops from San Diego to Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Phoenix will launch later this year, all with multiple daily departures • We're also significantly expanding the number of frequencies on some of our most popular routes, by 50% or more, to meet growing demand for our premium product • Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines now offer 44 nonstop destinations from San Diego, the most of any airline, with more than 90 peak-day departures

Lawmakers urge FAA to address safety issues at Washington airport after incidents

Reuters | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Three senior Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to address significant safety issues at Reagan Washington National Airport and maintain reduced air traffic after a series of troubling incidents.

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo announce intention to launch a global cargo joint business

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service level to customers and partners across the global air freight market.

GE Aerospace CEO Culp advocates tariff-free regime for aviation industry

Reuters | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said on Tuesday he advocated re-establishing a tariff-free regime for the aerospace industry under the 1979 Civil Aircraft Agreement when he met with U.S. President Donald Trump.

New terminal neighbors: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines align operations

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

WestJet strengthens domestic schedule with three new routes and added capacity for summer 2025

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Chapman Freeborn agrees new strategic partnership with SkyXS Aircargo Service Network

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Chapman Freeborn has agreed a new strategic partnership with general sales and service agent (GSSA), SkyXS Aircargo Service Network (SkyXS).

Royal Air Maroc Cargo unveils vision for growth and innovation in the global cargo sector

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Royal Air Maroc Cargo, the cargo division of Morocco’s flagship carrier, has unveiled an ambitious vision for the future, underscoring a bold strategy built on global expansion, digital innovation, sustainability, and deep community engagement.

Boeing to sell Jeppesen unit to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion

Reuters | April 22, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing said on Tuesday it would sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion.

Delta plane suffers engine fire in Orlando, forcing evacuation

Reuters | April 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A Delta Air Lines plane carrying nearly 300 passengers suffered an engine fire after pushing back from the gate at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Monday, forcing the passengers to evacuate using slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

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