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Flying taxi firms face reckoning with Airbus veterans in charge

Bloomberg | November 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Two German aerospace startups leading a global dash into electric-powered flying taxis face a reality check after hiring former Airbus SE executives to lead their competing bids to bring the craft to market.

Oneworld Alliance seeking to bring China Southern into its ranks

Bloomberg | November 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Oneworld, the global airline alliance led by American Airlines Group Inc. and British Airways, is in discussions about bringing China Southern Airlines Co. into its ranks, according to people familiar with the matter.

EU opens up 5G on planes, making in-flights calls more likely

Bloomberg | November 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Berlin Airport briefly halts flights as protesters occupy runway

Bloomberg | November 26, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Xeneta market forecast 2023: Forecasts falls in freight rates, volumes and demand as storm clouds gather for 2023

Silk Way West Airlines orders GE Aerospace engines to power its fleet

AJOT Newsroom | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order with GE Aerospace for a total of 16 GE9X and GE90 engines to power its new fleet of long-haul Boeing aircraft. The new engines, the world’s most powerful models, will contribute to the Azerbaijani cargo airline's sustainability goals by reducing its fuel consumption.

Turkish Cargo selects cargo.one to help fuel its global growth ambitions

AJOT Newsroom | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Shipping Technology

• Partnership with leading managed marketplace will boost airline’s digital footprint and sales from freight forwarders in all corners of the world • cargo.one comprises a substantial component of Turkish Cargo’s omni-channel sales strategy in order to support the air cargo brand becoming one of the Top 3 air cargo carriers worldwide • Within weeks, freight forwarders gain increased digital access to the largest air cargo carrier network worldwide

The downturn is good for Manchester and Stansted airports, owner says

Bloomberg | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Lufthansa said to weigh solo ITA bid after MSC bails out

Bloomberg | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is evaluating a solo bid for Alitalia successor ITA Airways after talks between the Italian government and other potential suitors collapsed, according to people with the matter.

Let it snow: Airports across U.S. receive FAA funding to tackle winter weather

AJOT Newsroom | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

As winter approaches, 85 airports in 28 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $76.2 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for snowplows, de-icing equipment, and new or upgraded buildings to store this equipment.

Atlas Air takes delivery of new Boeing 747-8 freighter

AJOT Newsroom | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Aircraft is first of two 747-8Fs placed under long-term agreement with Kuehne+Nagel

Portugal’s TAP cancels 360 flights as cabin crews eye strike

Bloomberg | November 23, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Portugal’s state-owned airline TAP SA will cancel 360 flights during a two day cabin-crew strike scheduled for Dec. 8-9 after the carrier failed to reach a new agreement with unions.

Qantas boosts weeks-old profit forecast as air-travel rebound accelerates

Bloomberg | November 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Singapore Air adds Asia flights, trims some US services in rejig

Bloomberg | November 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

INFORM expands its international activities in Asia – new location in Singapore offers software to optimize business processes

AJOT Newsroom | November 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

INFORM, an internationally known software development and business process optimization specialist, headquartered in Aachen, Germany, is expanding its international sales activities and services. With INFORM Software Pte Ltd., based in Singapore, the optimization expert is expanding its presence in Asia. The partner organization will take over sales and consulting as well as providing support for INFORM software for this region.

DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo further expand sustainability cooperation

AJOT Newsroom | November 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot #36 analyses what flights are still missing compared to 2019 traffic levels

AJOT Newsroom | November 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Traffic has this year bounced back, despite the initial setback of Omicron, and the profound shock caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the unfolding economic and energy crisis in Europe. By the start of summer 2022, traffic across the network, and within Europe, had recovered to around 80-90% of 2019 levels, and has remained in this band ever since – representing a huge advance on previous years. But where exactly are the missing 10+%?

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