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Korean Air launches new branding after $1.3 billion Asiana acquisition

Reuters | March 11, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Korean Air on Tuesday launched new aircraft livery and corporate branding that will be introduced across the company as it combines with South Korean rival Asiana Airlines to become one of Asia's biggest carriers.

TIACA’s announces that CHAMP Cargosystems continues their support of the sustainability awards

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that CHAMP Cargosystems will remain the exclusive sponsor of the Sustainability Awards through 2029 and the opening of the Sustainability Award Application period.

Magma Aviation and Intradco Global team up to transport 34 endurance horses to AlFursan Endurance Cup

AJOT Newsroom | March 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, and Intradco Global, the leading horse transportation air charter specialist, have successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège (Belgium) to AlUla (Saudi Arabia) for the AlFursan Endurance Cup.

Airport strike to all but freeze German air travel on Monday

Reuters | March 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

24-hour strike at German airports on Monday to impact half a million people

Reuters | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean

Reuters | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

US ends collective bargaining for 50,000 airport security officers

Reuters | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Trump administration said Friday it is ending collective bargaining for more than 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers that staff checkpoints at U.S. airports and other transportation hubs.

Zhengzhou Airport economic comprehensive experimental zone welcomes global business partners

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In central China's Henan province, there is a hot land full of enthusiasm and opportunities - Zhengzhou Airport Economic Comprehensive Experimental Zone. It is the first aviation economic pilot zone approved by China's State Council in 2013, and has become a focus of attention for global investors.

Port of NYNJ Media Advisory

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

At 9am New York Empire State Development and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will provide an update on New York State’s Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Port Aurthority Jet Blue and Fraport plan to refresh Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport

AJOT Newsroom | March 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, JetBlue and Fraport USA, manager of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5, today announced a major refresh of the airline’s flagship terminal.

ANA wins Air Transport World’s  2025 Airline of the Year award

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

[Freightos Weekly Update] Tariff rollouts and prevailing uncertainty challenging logistics

Musk’s Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract

Reuters | March 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air France-KLM surprise profit beat lifts shares to 5-year high

Reuters | March 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM reported better than expected annual results that sent its shares to a five-year high on Thursday after the airline benefitted from tight cost management and stronger pricing in the fourth quarter.

Air France-KLM ready to meet Portuguese government’s conditions for TAP privatisation

Reuters | March 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

AfA calls for caution with tariffs impacting U.S. businesses

AJOT Newsroom | March 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The Airforwarders Association has met at AirCargo 2025 to discuss the issues that tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China may pose for U.S. economic growth

Chapman Freeborn report 48 percent increase in number of women in management positions

AJOT Newsroom | March 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

The annual results come ahead of International Women’s Day and follow a nine percent increase in the number of women employed by the aircharterer

FAA says agency needs multiple technologies for US air traffic system

Reuters | March 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Europe’s airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden

Reuters | March 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe's major airlines are targeting smaller deals and tie-ups after facing regulatory push-back against full mergers, focusing on minority stakes to strengthen their position against rivals.