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Horizon Aircraft signs Letter of Intent with Discovery Air Chile Ltda., expanding global presence of Cavorite X7 Hybrid eVTOLs

AJOT | January 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Bezos’ Blue Origin’s New Glenn debut to pose long-awaited challenge to SpaceX

Reuters | January 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set for an inaugural launch of its giant New Glenn rocket on Sunday, a long-awaited first leap to Earth orbit that sets up one of the biggest challenges yet to industry dominance enjoyed by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Delta forecasts strongest profit in its 100-year history

Reuters | January 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines said on Friday it expects 2025 to be the most profitable year in the company's 100-year history, thanks to robust demand for premium travel as well as the industry's improved pricing power.

Delta forecasts the strongest profit in its 100-year history

Delta Air Lines said on Friday it expects 2025 to be the most profitable year in the company's 100-year history, thanks to robust demand for premium travel as

Lufthansa Cargo exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2025

AJOT | January 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The airfreight of temperature-sensitive perishables requires the utmost precision in planning and a specially customized infrastructure. With its globally recognized expertise, Lufthansa Cargo ensures reliable compliance with temperature and quality standards along the entire supply chain.

Airbus keeps top spot with 766 jet deliveries in 2024

Reuters | January 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Pharma.Aero expands global network with six key new members

AJOT | January 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

Chapman Freeborn appoints Bolton-Wilson VP Humanitarian and Government

Former Royal Marine and defense contractor to lead Chapman Freeborn Americas’ Humanitarian and Government division.

Alleima supplies Preem in the green transition of the aviation industry

Alleima will supply Preem with heat exchanger tubes to be used in the conversion of the Lysekil refinery from fossil to renewable fuels.

Aerospace firms gird for protectionism under Trump, Airbus CEO says

Reuters | January 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

DB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route, strengthening Sino-Europe aviation logistics network

AJOT | January 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Air Logistics · China-Europe routes · Cross-border trade · Professional cargo hub

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AJOT | Top Story | January 08, 2025

Air Canada to launch new, non-stop service between Vancouver and Manila

• Four times weekly, year-round service begins Spring 2025 • Convenient connections across North America through Air Canada's YVR Pacific hub • Manila represents Air Canada's 12th destination in Asia-Pacific, and the airline's first destination in the Philippines

Honeywell and NXP expand partnership to accelerate next-generation aviation technology

AJOT | January 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Lufthansa to acquire stake in Italy’s ITA next week, source says

Reuters | January 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa is set to acquire a stake in Italian state-owned airline ITA on Jan. 13, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Wednesday, bringing to a close years of talks.

China Cargo Airlines appoints Tam Group as GSSA in the Philippines

AJOT | January 08, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tam Group has been appointed as the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for China Cargo Airlines in the Philippines, with this appointment being recognized as the third territory in which Tam Group has been assigned this role, following Malaysia and Vietnam.

Ambercor Shipping participated in air charter transport from Canada to Australia

The Ambercor project team was airside at YYC to oversee the loading of the B747 Freighter, which was quite the spectacle. A charter plane of that size and magnitude is quite rare in this area of Canada, thus attracting aircraft enthusiasts around Calgary.

Southwest Airlines enters sale/leaseback deal for 36 jets

Reuters | January 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it had entered into a deal to sell and lease back 36 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management, helping the carrier raise cash and ease the pressure on its balance sheet.

American Airlines back in ‘Big 3’ carriers, brokerages predict strong 2025

Reuters | January 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines' stock is poised for a strong 2025 as the carrier emerges from a challenging year, according to brokerages Jefferies and TD Cowen, who upgraded the stock to a "buy" rating on Monday.

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Stuart Todd | Top Story | January 07, 2025

Trump tariff hike on imports from China could boost air cargo

The prospect of a significant increase in tariffs on goods imported into the U.S from China could have the effect of boosting air cargo, according to a senior industry executive.

A2Z Drone Delivery launches world’s first multi-use BVLOS drone dock network

AJOT | January 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Marking its first operation as a drone service provider, A2Z Drone Delivery launched a first-of-its kind multi-use network of drone docks to support urban BVLOS waterway patrols for the Anji Bureau of Water Resources and local retail deliveries.

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