Air Cargo

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

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August air cargo data could signal a better-than-expected peak season

AJOT | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global air cargo market performance data for August offered a glimmer of hope for volumes in the upcoming peak season as the decline in demand seen over the previous four months slowed and general air cargo rates between Europe and North America stabilized, according to the latest weekly analysis from CLIVE Data Services, part of Xeneta.

Romania’s Blue Air grounded amid government concern over debt

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

China still shut off from the world with flights near record low

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

United threatens to end JFK Airport service without more flights
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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 07, 2022

United threatens to end JFK Airport service without more flights

United Airlines Holdings Inc. threatened to suspend service at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport unless federal regulators review runway use and allow the carrier to increase daily operations.
American Airlines Cargo now offers expanded Americas and Caribbean origins on Webcargo

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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IAG Cargo trials first electric terminal tractor at London Heathrow airport

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

• The electric terminal tractor known as a Terberg YT203EV, carries unit loading devices (ULDs) that tows goods for air transportation • IAG Cargo is trialling this innovative electric Terberg YT203EV for 12 months with the ambition to replace all current terminal tractors in the near future • This is the first electric Terberg YT203EV operating airside worldwide

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IBA analysis: Israeli four-engine ban set to hit converted 747 freighters and boost widebody twin freighter demand

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and consulting company, has today revealed a range of insights following Israel’s decision to ban Boeing 747s and other four-engine aircraft in its airspace amid environmental concerns.

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Drone market is estimated to be valued at US$ 279 Bn by 2032, identifies Fact.MR

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

According to Fact.MR's latest analysis, the drone industry is predicted to develop at a CAGR of 25% between 2022 and 2032, anticipated to reach US$ 279 Bn. Drone technology aimed at supplying precision-based, guided weapons is causing important advancements in the defense sector, and is likely to be the backbone of global market growth.

Menzies Aviation selected as new cargo ground handler at Philadelphia International Airport
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AJOT | Top Story | September 06, 2022

Menzies Aviation selected as new cargo ground handler at Philadelphia International Airport

The City of Philadelphia (Airport or PHL) Division of Aviation, and Aviation Facilities Company (AFCO) has announced that they will be partnering with Menzies Aviation, as a new cargo ground handler at the Airport, along with Kale Logistics Solutions, as the technology solution provider for the Airport’s cargo community system. The companies will be key players in the PHL Cargo Expansion Strategy, announced last year in support of increasing regional demand for air cargo and logistics in and around the Airport. The new facilities and technology that will be introduced through this partnership will not only improve cargo throughput, but also serve PHL’s passenger airlines.
Alder Fuels and Enviva partner to further scale and commercialize sustainable aviation fuel supply chains

AJOT | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology | Energy | Alternative

Bankruptcy risk seen higher for Europe’s airlines this winter

Bloomberg | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Lufthansa averts pilots strike after last-minute pay raise offer

Bloomberg | September 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Deutsche Lufthansa AG averted a disruptive pilot strike after raising its pay offer, a move that will avoid cancellations while complicating the airline’s efforts to boost profit and pay down debt.

South Africa’s biggest airport closes a runway after grass fire

Bloomberg | September 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Super typhoon prompts evacuation orders, canceled Japan flights

Bloomberg | September 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

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WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 34)

AJOT | September 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Air cargo volumes and rates increase end of August

Emirates to restart Lagos flights after Nigeria releases funds

Bloomberg | September 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Hong Kong’s extensive cargo efforts applauded

AJOT | September 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cathay Pacific’s hub, Hong Kong International Airport receives top billing by the Airports Council International (ACI)

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U.S. airlines’ July 2022 fuel consumption down 9.5% from pre-pandemic 2019; aviation fuel cost per gallon drops 8.2% in July from June 2022 all time high

AJOT | September 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ July fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.52 billion gallons of fuel, 5.6% more fuel than in June 2022 (1.44B gallons) and 9.5% less than in pre-pandemic July 2019. The cost per gallon of fuel in July 2022 ($3.71) was down 33 cents (8.2%) from June 2022 ($4.04) and up $1.73 (87.4%) from July 2019. Total July 2022 fuel expenditure ($5.64B) was down 3.3% from June 2022 ($5.83B) and up 69.9% from pre-pandemic July 2019.

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Inflation, supply-chain issues and Covid in China to hit airfreight demand, Cathay warns

Bloomberg | September 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., one of the world’s biggest airfreight operators, warned that inflation, supply-chain snags and Covid restrictions in China could lead to weaker cargo demand in this year’s peak season.

Etihad Cargo enhances customer service capabilities with contact center system upgrade

AJOT | September 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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