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Trump tariffs may push Airbus to prioritise non-US clients, CEO says

Reuters | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus could prioritise deliveries to non-U.S. customers if tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump were to disrupt the company's imports in the country, CEO Guillaume Faury said in an interview with CNBC on Thursday.

US regulators ‘need to be tougher on Boeing’, Trump’s nominee says

Reuters | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Transportation Department said regulators need to take a more aggressive approach to overseeing planemaker Boeing.

Trade wars & Trump’s new rules: A container shipping legend’s survival guide

The global trading landscape is experiencing seismic shifts under President Trump's administration. In this pivotal episode of The Freight Buyers' Club, we decode the impact of new tariffs, de minimis rule changes, and escalating geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains worldwide.

Air Transat annualizes its Montreal–Fort-de-France route

AJOT Newsroom | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Royal Jordanian celebrates 35 years at Maastricht Aachen Airport

AJOT Newsroom | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The flag carrier of Jordan’s cargo division has marked its long-term relationship with Maastricht Aachen Airport as the crew of flight RJ1033 celebrates over three decades of delivering to the Netherlands

Singapore Airlines reports record quarterly revenue

Reuters | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Singapore Airlines on Thursday reported a record quarterly revenue stemming from robust demand for air travel at the end of last year, but said its capacity expansion outstripped passenger growth, putting downward pressure on air fares.

Boeing CEO doesn’t see immediate supply chain snags on 737 MAX target

Reuters | February 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Atlas Air signs MoU with SATS and Worldwide Flight Services to expand global cooperation

AJOT Newsroom | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SATS Limited and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to expand their global cooperation and to leverage each other’s networks.

Etihad Cargo supports global flower movements for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day

AJOT Newsroom | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting global trade with the transport of over 500 tons of fresh flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to key markets in Europe for Valentine's Day and European Mother's Day. Leveraging its state-of-the-art cool chain solutions, including its IATA CEIV-certified FreshForward product, Etihad Cargo has ensured the efficient delivery of some of the world's most sought-after blooms.

FAA says Elon Musk DOGE team will help engineer solutions on airspace reforms

Reuters | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

American Airlines Cargo nearly doubles yearly plastic waste reduction with Bionatur Plastics partnership

AJOT Newsroom | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping

The carrier reduced long-term plastic waste by the equivalent of 12.6 million plastic water bottles in 2024

US aviation sector calls for emergency funding for air traffic technology, staffing

Reuters | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. aviation sector on Wednesday called for "robust emergency funding" from Congress for air traffic control technology and staffing after a series of crashes that have raised alarm.

DB successfully recovers damages in air freight cartel

AJOT Newsroom | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

• Agreement with Cathay Pacific – the last remaining defendant • Litigation concerning record levels of damages concluded

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for January 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Starting off 2025 strong with another passenger milestone achieved and more new destinations announced

Delta CEO says flight crew on Toronto plane that crashed was experienced

Reuters | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on Wednesday the flight crew on board the regional jet that flipped upside down upon landing in Toronto earlier this week was experienced.

Etihad profit more than triples to almost $500 million ahead of expected IPO

Reuters | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Etihad Airways more than tripled its net profit last year to $476 million, the carrier, which sources say is set for an initial public offering this quarter, said on Wednesday.

Southwest Airlines transformation chief Green to step down

Reuters | February 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines said on Wednesday its chief transformation officer, Ryan Green, will step down from his role, months after the carrier reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

SJU recognized by IATA for pharma handling excellence

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally recognised Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as a hub for certified pharma handling, following efforts by the Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community to improve cold chain operations in the region.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 6) - 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo tonnages rebounded slightly (+3%) in week 6 (3 to 9 February) from their Lunar New Year (LNY) holiday dip the previous week. However, average rates have dropped further, especially from Asia Pacific, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis by WorldACD Market Data.

[Freightos Update] Air cargo adjusting to looming de minimis changes

President Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan may not proceed until April, after federal agencies deliver their reports on the state of American trade the president requested in his day one, America First Trade Policy memo.

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