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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.

Boeing jet returns to US from China, a victim of Trump’s tariff war

Reuters | April 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

A Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline landed back at the planemaker's U.S. production hub on Sunday, a victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive.

Hartsfield-Jackson to adjust parking rates for first time in eight years

AJOT Newsroom | April 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Flux Power launches new G96-G2 high voltage battery for ground support equipment

STV selected for terminal modernization program at CVG Airport

AJOT Newsroom | April 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Boeing eases latest 737 MAX headache - a shortage of nuts and bolts

Reuters | April 21, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing has secured new stocks of specialized nuts and bolts that hold together its top-selling commercial jet, two industry sources told Reuters, avoiding for now any slowdown in U.S. plane production due to a fire at a key supplier's factory.

Boeing jet departs China delivery plant as US tariffs bite

Reuters | April 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

A Boeing jet that arrived at a completion plant near Shanghai last month was returning to the U.S., flight tracking data showed

Newark airport’s Building One first port authority building to get decarbonization retrofit

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Amelia Earhart dedicated the building in 1935 as the nation’s first air passenger terminal, a stunning art deco celebration of the limitless possibilities of air travel. 90 years later, Newark Liberty International Airport’s Building One is once again ushering in a new era, becoming the Port Authority’s first building to undergo a decarbonization retrofit.

Spirit Airlines appoints Sun Country executive Davis as new CEO

U.S. discount carrier Spirit Airlines said on Thursday it has appointed rival Sun Country executive, Dave Davis, as its new CEO. The appointment comes a week after former chief Ted Christie

IBA analysis: The impact of the escalating US-China trade dispute on the aviation sector

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Atlas Air Worldwide partners with Cirque du Soleil delivering the Magic of LUZIA to New York City

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | Project

Atlas Air Worldwide (“Atlas”), a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, and Cirque du Soleil today released a behind-the-scenes video capturing the extraordinary logistics of transporting the spectacular show, LUZIA, using two B747-400 Freighters flying from Sydney, Australia to New York City in March for its North American tour.

Ethiopian Airlines and Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions: Strategic Agreement at AIX in Hamburg

AJOT Newsroom | April 17, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest-expanding airline in Africa is proud to announce a partnership with Bucher, a leader in lightweight aircraft interior solutions, during Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg. This agreement marks an important step in equipping Ethiopian Airlines’ new Boeing 777-9 fleet with cutting-edge Galleys.

Hartsfield-Jackson celebrates 100 years with centennial kickoff event

AJOT Newsroom | April 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The celebration came on the heels of an announcement from Airports Council International (ACI) that ATL continues to rank No. 1 as the world’s busiest airport, a distinction the Airport has held for over two decades. In 2024, ATL welcomed more than 104.6 million passengers, further cementing its place as a global gateway and economic powerhouse.

Hactl praises HKIA for holding top airport slot

AJOT Newsroom | April 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler - has welcomed the news that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has retained its standing as the world’s busiest cargo airport for the 14th time since 2010.

United Airlines reports best first-quarter financial performance in five years despite challenging macroeconomic environment

AJOT Newsroom | April 16, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

United reported a first-quarter profit, with record revenue of $13.2 billion, and total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) growth of 0.5% year-over-year. The company had first quarter pre-tax earnings of $478 million, with a pre-tax margin of 3.6%; and adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $391 million, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 3.0%.

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