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US finalizes new Washington flights for Delta, United, American

Reuters | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air freight or expedited ground? Making the best logistics choice

AJOT Newsroom | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics

For decades, air freight has been seen as the go-to solution for urgent deliveries. However, it’s not without challenges. High costs, delays, and multiple handling points can make it less efficient than it appears.

Reported drones include aircraft and stars, US officials say

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Many of the reported drone sightings that have gripped the U.S. appear to be of commercial, hobby and law enforcement drones as well as aircraft or stars, U.S. officials said on Tuesday as they moved to bolster areas with more detection capabilities.

Eutelsat announces contract with Airbus for 100 satellites

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

French satellite company Eutelsat has chosen aerospace giant Airbus to build 100 small satellites for its OneWeb constellation extension, with deliveries to begin around the end of 2026.

Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews after security reporting failures, NYT reports

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Elon Musk and SpaceX face at least three federal reviews over whether they have complied with federal reporting rules aimed at protecting national security, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Air Canada Cargo notice of upcoming Canada ground handling charge adjustments

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

As a result of increases in inflationary and global costs, effective January 20, 2025, our ground handling charges in Canada are being updated as follows:

Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The airport is working towards scheduled e-commerce flights in the new year, and is developing a new export service to the Far East

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AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

The carrier makes significant facility expansion, implements technology update

WFS opens fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen for launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Denmark

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is to open a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Trump support for ILA may make strike less likely

Challenge Group introduce an additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft to its fleet

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group unveiled its newest fleet addition—a Boeing 747-400 production freighter registered under its Belgian AOC—marking a bold milestone in its fleet expansion strategy and global mission to enhance cargo capabilities.

Air Canada eyes strong revenue growth by 2028, banks on robust leisure travel demand

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada said on Tuesday it was targeting a 36% jump in its 2028 operating revenue from the current year, riding a wave of strong demand for leisure travel across domestic and international routes.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 49) - 2024

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo average spot rates rose by a further +4% in the first full week of December to a 2024 high of US$3.30 per kilo, driven by a +8% surge from Asia Pacific origins, as the sector’s strong but relatively stable fourth-quarter (Q4) peak season approaches its zenith.

CPaT announces new contract with cargo operator, AlphaSky

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

How CargoTech brings the power of AI into air cargo

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

The air cargo industry is still taxiing onto the runway of AI opportunities. Leading technology group, CargoTech already offers products to ensure the smoothest of technology take-offs, with AI serving as the fuel for sound business decisions.

Avianca leverages CHAMP’s Traxon Global Security to comply with Canada PACT regulatory requirements

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Avianca Cargo is now fully compliant with all Transport Canada PACT requirements through CHAMP’s Traxon Global Security platform

Honeywell considers spinning off its aerospace business amid Elliott’s breakup push

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Honeywell said on Monday it was considering a plan to separate its high-margin aerospace business, a move backed by activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which has been pushing for the company's breakup.

Drones over US show gaps in airspace security, top Trump adviser says

Reuters | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

A raft of drone sightings in New Jersey and other U.S. states has underscored gaps in U.S. airspace security that need to be closed, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday.

PANYNJ board of commissioners approved annual minimum wage increases for airport workers tied to inflation

AJOT Newsroom | December 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Following a month-long public comment period, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners today approved an expanded minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports that provides annual increases to the wages of thousands of airport workers starting in January 2025, with automatic increases tied to the regional cost of living, consistent with the minimum wage policies of the states of New York and New Jersey.

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Reuters | December 12, 2024

Incoming US Senate Commerce chair says FAA must improve air traffic systems

The incoming chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration must take actions to modernize air traffic control systems.

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