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Reuters | January 30, 2025

More than 60 feared dead after jet hits helicopter, crashes into Washington river

More than 60 people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport.

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air traffic control audio recorded the moments before and after an American Airlines regional passenger jet crashed with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in a midair collision over Washington on Wednesday night.

What were the aircraft involved in midair crash in Washington DC?

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier’s bid, aims to exit bankruptcy in first quarter

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it has rejected a bid from rival Frontier Group as it was not favorable for the low-cost carrier and expects to exit bankruptcy in the first quarter.

Boeing’s $3.9B Q4 losses highlight struggles with cost overruns and strike impact

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

UK backs third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Britain's Labour government will back the construction of a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport to boost trade and economic growth, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.

Plane crashes in South Sudan, killing 20, official says

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2025

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s commercial airports record busiest year ever for second consecutive year

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that 2024 marked the busiest year ever at the agency’s commercial airports, surpassing the previous record set the prior year as travelers enjoyed increased capacity and premium amenities provided by the Port Authority’s growing number of modern, state-of-the-art travel hubs in New York and New Jersey.

Ryanair CEO O’Leary confident of Boeing’s 737 ramp-up, sees Trump support

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ryanair is confident that Boeing will ramp up its production of 737 MAX jets to 38 per month this summer and that it will be allowed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to then increase that to 42, its CEO said on Wednesday.

VAI welcomes Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2025 | Air Cargo

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates Chinese New Year 2025 with festive events

AJOT Newsroom | January 28, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, joyously celebrated the Chinese New Year 2025 with memorable events.