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AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025

DHL expands next-day Medical Express service and clinical trial platform

• Expansion in Brazil supports the biopharma and clinical research sectors • Leverages U.S. flight from Miami (MIA) to Cincinnati (CVG) Hub to enhance connectivity for centralized labs, achieving a 30-hour turnaround for patient samples • DHL Express service centers in Brazil now certified for the transportation of biological materials

B&H Worldwide completes first helicopter transport for Pacific Aircraft Services

B&H Worldwide, the global leader in aerospace logistics, has successfully completed its first helicopter transport project for Pacific Aircraft Services, based in Christchurch, with the delivery of an Airbus H125 helicopter into New Zealand.

New connection from Munich Airport to the Far North: Norwegian Air Shuttle flies twice weekly to Tromsø

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced a new route from Munich Airport: starting with the next winter schedule, the airline will fly twice a week to Tromsø.

CPaT announces new contract with leading maintenance provider across the Philippines, Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation.

Air Charter Service opens fourth office in Germany

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened a new office in Cologne, Germany, the company’s fourth in the country, complementing its charter operations in Frankfurt and Munich, and its ACS Time Critical headquarters, also in Frankfurt.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Carriers accelerate blankings as China-US bookings drop

American Airlines pulls 2025 forecast as Trump tariffs cause demand uncertainty

Reuters | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines withdrew its 2025 financial forecast on Thursday, mirroring its peers, as concerns over discretionary budget amid tariff pressures and government spending uncertainties hinder carriers' ability to predict travel demand.

Boeing tackles US-China trade threat, shares rise on smaller-than-expected loss

Reuters | April 23, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

Boeing's CEO pledged on Wednesday to protect the U.S. planemaker's recovery from the effects of a U.S.-China trade war, after reporting a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss and higher jet output that boosted shares by 6% in midday trade.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for March 2025

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

The Cathay Group, April 23, 2025, released its traffic figures for March 2025.

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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.

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