Air Cargo

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


Virgin Australia weighing debt financing plan ahead of IPO, sources say

Bloomberg | February 09, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SriLankan Air defaults on its sole dollar bond for $175 million

Bloomberg | February 09, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Sustainable freshness - Lufthansa Cargo relies on temperature tracking in real time

AJOT | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

New milestone in the monitoring and thus optimized transport of fresh produce

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LATAM is the fifth most sustainable airline in the world according to Standard & Poor’s

AJOT | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

It is also number one in the region in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) by the same practices of companies.risk rating firm that measures environmental, social and corporate governance

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CPaT Global appoints new president and CEO

AJOT | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Dave Rapley. Dave brings more than 30 years of experience in the aviation training industry to CPaT’s Executive Leadership.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Earthquake damage to logistics complicates aid transport

AJOT | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Boeing set to score 15 Max jet order from Hong Kong Airline

Bloomberg | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Planes’ near misses on runways need ‘urgent attention,’ lawmakers say
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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 08, 2023

Planes’ near misses on runways need ‘urgent attention,’ lawmakers say

Recent plane near-collisions on runways have raised red flags among lawmakers crafting a major US aviation policy bill.
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CBP ensures Valentine flowers make the cut

AJOT | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | Trucking

Just less than two weeks before Valentine’s Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have inspected nearly 850 million cut flowers for insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States.

Delta raises employee pay 5% as demand for air travel rebounds

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest vows no more meltdowns thanks to ‘volunteer’ army

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Intradco Global transports over 300 cattle to support dairy industry in West Africa

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Intradco Global, world-leading animal transport specialist and part of Chapman Freeborn and Avia Solutions Group, has transported 330 cattle from Europe to West Africa.

Mitsubishi Heavy pulls pin on regional SpaceJet aircraft project

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

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Etihad Cargo signs MOU with Astral Aviation to expand African network

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have signed an MoU to expand their existing partnership and enhance cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi • As part of Astral Aviation’s expanding partnership with Abu Dhabi, the airline will operate a number of flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi as part of the capacity sharing agreement with Etihad Cargo • Etihad Cargo and Astral Aviation will share up to 50 per cent of all available capacity on additional flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi • The agreement demonstrates Etihad Cargo’s commitment to partnerships that expand the carrier’s global network and will increase the cargo capacity available to its customers in the African market

Airline safety system that failed must wait to 2030 for fix
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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 07, 2023

Airline safety system that failed must wait to 2030 for fix

US aviation authorities are years behind on updating the critical-alert system that failed spectacularly last month, causing thousands of flight disruptions. Critics say the delay is a threat to passenger safety.
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EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot analyses how ransomware groups target aviation’s supply chain

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

The global air transportation system is a critical part of society. A key feature of the system is its high level of connectivity between different stakeholders and its increased digitalisation; however, the more digitalised, the more there is the risk of cyber-attacks. The challenge is to keep the system cyber-resilient – to keep risk at an acceptable level despite cyber-attacks.

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U.S. cargo airlines lost few jobs in December 2022

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Employment remains 4.7% above pre-pandemic December 2019

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Daher strengthens its position in industrial services with the planned acquisition of AAA

AJOT | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

As part of Daher’s “Take off 2027” strategic plan, the company today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire AAA (Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale), a leading global player in manufacturing services for civil and defense aeronautics.

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