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Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, freighters, belly cargo, airports and more

Thai Airways selects ECS Group’s Aero Cargo Belgium to enhance cargo connectivity

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

ECS Group has announced a new strategic partnership between its subsidiary Aero Cargo Belgium and Thai Airways, set to redefine cargo connectivity on essential routes between Europe and Asia.

Royal Air Maroc boosts cargo links with Beijing

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Royal Air Maroc now offers three direct flights per week between Casablanca, (CMN) and Beijing (PKX), starting 20th January 2025 • The new service, utilizing Boeing 787-9 aircraft, adds 30 tons of weekly cargo uplift each way between China and Morocco • It also opens up a pioneering China-Morocco-Brazil link, establishing Morocco’s Casablanca as a global cargo hub

Cargojet goes live with Aerios air cargo charter software

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Air cargo charter software company Aerios, a member of CargoTech, welcomes global leading air cargo airline Cargojet as the launch customer for its recently released Carrier App.

SAT launches nonstop flight to DCA

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

San Antonio International Airport (SAT)’s momentum continues into 2025 as, San Antonio International Airport launches its first-ever nonstop to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on American Airlines.

US airlines want less helicopter traffic near Washington airport

Reuters | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Turkish Cargo has been recognized as the “Fastest-Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” by STAT Trade Times

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Turkish Cargo has been honored with the “Fastest-Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” award by STAT Trade Times for its outstanding performance in the air cargo industry.

Ethiopian Airlines to commence new flight service to Porto in Portugal

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce the commencement of a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, effective July 2, 2025.

CPaT announces new contract with Algeria’s flag carrier, Air Algérie

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 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 the flag carrier of Algeria, Air Algérie. CPaT will provide its comprehensive Pilot Training Suite for Air Algérie’s pilots, covering a diverse fleet that includes the Airbus A330 CEO, Airbus A330 NEO, ATR 72-500, ATR 72-600, Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 737 Freighter, and the Boeing 737 MAX.

US firm Firefly makes its first moon landing with uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft

Reuters | March 02, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Firefly Aerospace succeeded in its first attempt to land on the moon with its uncrewed Blue Ghost spacecraft on Sunday, kicking off a two-week research mission

Avianca Cargo earns ESG Award for Sustainability Excellence for Second Year in a Row

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Avianca Cargo has been awarded the ESG & Sustainability Award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2025, held on February 26 in Dubai, UAE. The award recognizes Avianca Cargo for its ongoing dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, as well as its contributions to social and corporate governance.

TIACA Hall of Fame nominations now being accepted

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Transportation and Infrastructure: Graves-Larsen joint statement on Secretary Duffy’s announcement to strengthen air traffic control hiring

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

US transport chief seeks to boost air traffic control hiring

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Thursday the Trump administration will take steps to boost air traffic controller hiring after a series of recent safety incidents again raised questions about a persistent staffing shortage.

Bombardier celebrates milestone challenger 3500 aircraft delivery, the 1,000th bombardier super-midsize business jet to take to the skies

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Bombardier is proud to announce the delivery of its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the history of business aviation. This landmark achievement was celebrated with the delivery of a Challenger 3500 aircraft to JM Family Entreprises, a long-standing Bombardier customer, during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s Challenger delivery center in Montréal.

Frontier Airlines announces expansion of ATL Operations, adds new routes

AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Frontier Airlines announced today that it will expand operations by 40% at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) by this summer. The ultra low-cost carrier will serve 52 destinations, including nine newly announced routes to cities such as Oranjestad, Aruba, and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The new routes for the Denver-based airline are set to begin in late May and early June.

British Airways owner IAG profit beats estimates, plans share buyback

Reuters | February 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways owner IAG reported a 27% jump in annual operating profit on Friday, beating market expectations as it curbed costs and growth in its lucrative transatlantic routes took off.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 28, 2025

Port Authority Airports keep soaring, recording busiest January ever after record breaking 2024

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that its commercial airports picked up where they left off, opening the year by recording their busiest January ever after closing a record-breaking 2024.

Out of this World: Qatar Airways Cargo launches AEROSPACE product

AJOT Newsroom | February 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• The world’s leading air cargo carrier has unveiled the most advanced and custom-crafted aerospace product for the aerospace industry • AEROSPACE is a comprehensive solution for the aviation, defence, and space technology sectors, specifically tailored to provide swift, secure, and supervised parts and components logistics • Qatar Airways Cargo is the only air cargo carrier to provide bespoke shock absorbing engine transport dollies at its hub in Doha, capable of carrying the largest engines including the Rolls Royce Trent 7000 and GEnx-2B engines, up to 20,000kg

Verizon FAA system puts US air safety at risk, says Starlink owner Musk

Reuters | February 27, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Elon Musk on Thursday said a U.S, Federal Aviation Administration communication system operated by Verizon is months away from failure and putting air safety at risks.