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New Philippines freighter operator picks Hactl as its handler

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

Recently-launched Skyway Airlines of the Philippines has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler – as handling agent for its new freighter services to Hong Kong, which are targeted at the e-commerce sector.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 13)

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

First quarter 2025 up +3%, ahead of new US tariffs

Neos 3F Air Cargo: an evolution in air cargo handling

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

Although cargo handling equipment has been in use at airports for a long time, OMG Industry has developed the Neos 3F Air Cargo to make these operations even smoother, safer, and more efficient.

Etihad Cargo, DoH and RAFED highlight Abu Dhabi’s commitment to become a global pharma and life science distribution hub

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

• Etihad Cargo to exhibit at LogiPharma 2025 with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health and RAFED at booths 84 and 85. • The collaboration highlights Abu Dhabi’s goal to become a global pharmaceutical and life science distribution hub.

A2Z Drone Delivery secures U.S. patent covering portfolio of drone docks

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Building upon the company’s growing library of protected IP, the patented A2Z AirDock enables infinite reach for non-stop autonomous drone deployments across a shareable regional drone infrastructure.

Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch passenger flight service to Sharjah, the UAE

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world and Africa's largest airline is excited to announce that it will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

Flux Power provides update on major orders from leading airlines, signaling continued industry-wide shift to sustainable GSE solutions

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

WestJet Cargo celebrates significant growth in belly cargo business and outlines strategic network shifts and digital initiatives

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

WestJet’s cargo business celebrated a highly successful 2024, marked by growth across multiple fronts.

HKT and Hactl collaborate to establish HK’s first 5G private network-enabled air cargo terminal

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

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) and HKT collaborate to establish Hong Kong’s first 5G private network-enabled air cargo terminal. This collaboration will enhance Hactl’s automation capabilities and uplift its global logistics efficiency, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world-class aviation and logistics hub.

ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo Cambodia appointed GSA for Air Premia in Cambodia and Myanmar

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan

Reuters | April 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he is still in talks with the White House on his plan to upgrade the aging, under-staffed U.S. air traffic control system after a series of high-profile safety incidents raised alarm.

Aurrigo International gives global debut to its latest autonomous airside vehicle, Auto-Cargo®

Aurrigo International plc’s latest autonomous technology was unveiled in Coventry yesterday, as part of an exciting project with Innovate UK, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), supply chain giant UPS and East Midlands Airport.

Swiss WorldCargo and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics enter a new partnership in Zurich

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

Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of SWISS, expert in the transportation of high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments, and FIEGE Air Cargo Logistics, one of Europe’s most innovative logistics companies offering integrated services for airfreight handling, entered a collaboration with the common purpose of bringing significant enhancements to mail handling practices in Zurich.

Louhe study reveals how AI is best utilized to harness untapped security data to address airport insider threats

AJOT Newsroom | April 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims’ families

Reuters | April 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.S. planemaker Boeing settled lawsuits with the families of two victims killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX on the eve of trial, lawyers for the families said.

Spirit Airlines CEO steps down weeks after carrier exits bankruptcy

Reuters | April 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SIMPPLE Ltd. wins second contract, worth $524,000, to supply autonomous cleaning robots at Singapore Airport Terminal

AJOT Newsroom | April 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Alaska Airlines and Loft Dynamics partner to develop and deploy first Boeing 737 VR simulators

AJOT Newsroom | April 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In a first for global airlines, Alaska Airlines will lend expertise from its industry-leading training program to inform development of next generation simulators. Loft enters fixed-wing market, bringing FAA- and EASA-qualified VR technology to commercial airline training.

FAA to investigate after fire reported in cabin of United Airlines flight

Reuters | April 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it would launch an investigation after the crew on a United Airlines Boeing 737 flight from Key West, Florida to Newark

More passengers, more cargo: successful first quarter for Hahn Airport

AJOT Newsroom | April 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

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