Air Cargo News

Delta Air Lines Inc. said a cyber attack on a contractor potentially exposed the payment information of “several hundred thousand customers.” Read More »

Boeing Co. is considering whether to convert used 777 passenger jets into freighters, seeking to capitalize as booming e-commerce sales spur new demand for air freight worldwide, people familiar with the matter said. Read More »

A trade group representing Alphabet Inc.’s Project Wing and other companies is asking Congress to impose new restrictions on the hobbyists who fly millions of drones in the U.S. Read More »

Boeing (NYSE:BA) is expanding its commercial services capability in Latin America with new customer orders from GOL Airlines to use Boeing's Airplane Health Management for its 737 MAX fleet and from Aeromexico to use Boeing's landing gear exchange program for its 787 fleet. These announcements demonstrate the tremendous potential for services growth in this rapidly expanding region. Read More »

Research project to provide solution for autonomous, needs-based shipments and minimize wait times at ramps – Project underscores Frankfurt Airport’s position as an innovation leader in airfreight Read More »

Jet Airways India Ltd. agreed to buy 75 Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft, confirming an earlier planned order to help meet demand in the world’s fastest growing major aviation market. Read More »

Southwest Airlines Co. is considering an order for “more than a handful” of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max aircraft as the nation’s largest discount carrier benefits from lower tax rates and expanding travel demand. Read More »

Russia-based freighter operator adds Columbus’ thriving freight hub to growing global network Read More »

The builders of the world’s biggest airport are talking with lenders for an additional 1 billion euros ($1.23 billion) to complete the first phase of the airport, two people with knowledge of the plan said. Read More »

The worldwide air cargo yield climbed to a level of USD 1.91 in February 2018, 1% above January 2018, and 23.1% higher than in February 2017. Read More »

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported leading equines for a variety of championship events across the globe. Read More »

Order from leading airplane lessor reflects strong market demand for new and improved 737 jet Read More »

United Parcel Service Inc. was already in trouble with Wall Street over a long-term investment plan to cope with soaring e-commerce. Now the company is clashing with its pilots union because of a short-term fix for the same challenge. Read More »

U.S. Open Skies agreements with the UAE and Qatar have delivered huge benefits to U.S. consumers, aerospace manufacturers, the travel and tourism industry and the economy writ large. These pacts have proven to be an indispensable engine for U.S. manufacturing and tourism-related job creation. Read More »

On 30 March 2018, or “Good Friday” to millions of followers of Christ in the United States and in the Republic of Cuba, the Trump Administration quietly provided a further monetary lifeline to the government of the Republic of Cuba and, specifically, to entities within the country controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) of the Republic of Cuba. Read More »

At a special signing ceremony here today, Transportation Partners, the leasing arm of Lion Group, and CFM International finalized an order for 380 LEAP-1A engines to power Airbus A320neo/A321neo aircraft. The final engine order, which is valued at $5.5 billion U.S. at list price was originally announced in February 2016, while the aircraft order was announced in March 2013. Read More »

Fitch Ratings-San Francisco-29 March 2018: Fitch ratings has affirmed the 'A-' rating on San Jose Airport's (SJC) outstanding $1.2 billion of general airport revenue bonds (GARBs) and affirmed the underlying 'BBB+' rating on the bank note associated with the airport's subordinated commercial paper notes. The bank note rating is aligned to the senior lien rating. The Rating Outlook for both liens is Stable. Read More »

Aeroports du Congo, a unit of Groupe Egis of France, threatened to halt operations at three airports it manages because of debts owed by the government. Read More »

Embraer SA’s first new narrow-body jet is set to fly into commercial service next week to take on Bombardier Inc. But that’s just a prelude to the bigger battle emerging between heavyweights Boeing Co. and Airbus SE. Read More »

Lufthansa Cargo will market the cargo capacities of Brussels Airlines from 1 September 2018. The networks of both companies complement each other perfectly. Read More »