Air Cargo

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

CBP officers in Louisville intercept 130 designer watches worth $4.24 million

AJOT Newsroom | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

One of the most common counterfeited items seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are watches, and one of the main shipping hubs located in Louisville sees their fair share.

American Air in talks with Airbus, Boeing for 100-jet deal

Bloomberg | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines Group Inc. is in talks with Airbus SE and Boeing Co. to order at least 100 narrowbody jets to replace some of the oldest aircraft in its fleet, according to people familiar with the matter.

U.S. airlines’ June 2023 fuel cost per gallon down 0.7% from May 2023; aviation fuel consumption down 1.1% from pre-pandemic June 2019

Bob Kirk | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ June 2023 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.597 billion gallons of fuel, 2.0% more fuel than in May 2023 (1.566 billion gallons) and 1.1% less than in pre-pandemic June 2019.

Etihad Cargo exceeds operational performance targets

AJOT Newsroom | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Etihad Cargo has achieved 82.7 per cent OTP for freighter departures and 82 per cent OTP for freighter arrivals, ahead of its 80 per cent target • The carrier surpassed its 85 per cent DAP target, achieving 90.6 per cent

IndiGo profit beats forecast as fuel cost drops, demand jumps

Bloomberg | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Jet service Volato to go public via SPAC with new funding

Bloomberg | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviation company Volato is going public via a blank-check transaction valuing the combined company at $261 million on an enterprise basis in a deal paired with an unusual funding round.

AirJapan to begin Tokyo-Bangkok flights in February with fares low as $109

Bloomberg | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The FAA approves largest uncrewed aircraft system in the US

Bloomberg | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Electric aircraft startup Pyka is bringing its drone to the US for use as crop sprayers.

cargo-partner introduces new air freight consolidation services between Western Europe and Asia

AJOT Newsroom | August 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The international transport and info-logistics provider has once again expanded its service portfolio with a range of new air freight solutions, consolidating shipments between key airports across Western Europe and various locations in Asia.

JetBlue’s profit warning fuels concern over US travel demand

Bloomberg | August 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT to provide distance learning solutions to Pakistani airline, Airblue

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Airblue. CPaT will be providing Airblue with Aircraft Systems and General Subjects training for pilots for the Airbus A320 CEO and Airbus A320 NEO.

Air China resumes daily flights between Beijing and Munich

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

After an interruption of more than three years, the last Asian long-haul carrier has returned to Munich Airport following the pandemic.

IBA acquires Fleetwatch to enhance insight capabilities

AJOT Newsroom | August 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

JetBlue slashes profit outlook on slowing domestic demand

Bloomberg | August 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DHL to invest $192M USD at its hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to accommodate growing fleet

AJOT Newsroom | July 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

DHL, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping, will invest $192M USD in an expansion project at its Americas global hub based at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Air Cargo

Trending News

From Our Sponsors

Upcoming Events

Latest Print Edition: