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Reuters | March 09, 2026

Perishables to plane parts stranded as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

Shipments ranging from fresh produce to airplane parts are in limbo as Middle East conflict squeezes cargo capacity and pushes up freight rates.

Middle East conflict is the latest macro-event testing the global logistics market

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Another rise in air cargo market demand in February 2026, up +6% year-on-year, continued the encouraging spike in volume seen over the previous two months, and signalled underlying market resilience, despite the level of global trade and economic turbulence experienced over the past year.

Lufthansa Cargo: A strong partner for the global automotive industry

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Automotive is a strategic focus industry for Lufthansa Cargo, offering tailored solutions for manufacturers, suppliers and logistics partners worldwide.

Unilode supercharges digital tracking with the launch of Super Sentinel

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Unilode, the global leader in ULD management and digital solutions, today announced the launch of Super Sentinel, an industry-leading digital tracking solution designed to eliminate lost and unreported ULDs.

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre strengthens airside safety with specialist training

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

UK’s busiest Live Animal Border Control Post equips Heathrow Airport Airside Operations team to respond to complex live animal incidents

+22% rate spike: New data shows Iran conflict impacting global air cargo

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The escalation of the Iran conflict is already creating a ripple effect across global air cargo markets.

CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo confirm leadership in Elite Equine Logistics with Hong Kong charter

AJOT Newsroom | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

CargoLand by LGG and Cathay Cargo have once again demonstrated their expertise in specialized live-animal logistics, with LGG acting as the European gateway for the transport of high-value competition horses to Hong Kong for a major international jumping event.

A new generation of Nordic Air Cargo leaders emerges within ECS Group

ECS Group is actively shaping a generational shift across the Nordic air cargo market, with a new wave of commercially driven and digitally fluent leaders stepping into key management roles.

Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war pushes oil above $100

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes.

Kansas City International Airport reopens after brief closure due to unspecified threat

Reuters | March 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Kansas City International Airport reopened on Sunday afternoon after a brief closure as authorities investigated a possible threat, the airport and federal government said.

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Reuters | March 09, 2026

Security lines hit three hours at some US airports as TSA absences rise

Waiting times in security lines at some U.S. airports extended to three hours on Sunday, as absences by Transportation Security Administration workers rose during a partial government shutdown and as spring-break travel increased.

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Reuters | March 06, 2026

Governments plan repatriations as Middle East flights stop

Governments across Europe and beyond are launching urgent repatriation flights and evacuation plans from the Middle East as thousands of citizens stranded in the UAE, Israel, and neighboring countries seek safe passage home.

SATS Media Update: Air cargo supply chain and the Middle East situation

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Our heart goes out to people in the Middle East who have been affected by the prevailing situation. In particular, we commend staff at airports in the Gulf States whose courage, resilience and professionalism under difficult conditions are praiseworthy.

Airline recourse/aircraft ABS debt has minimal Middle East airline exposure

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Middle East airspace closures and missile strikes are disrupting thousands of flights, but aviation debt tied to airline loans, aircraft lease ABS, and EETC transactions remains resilient with no immediate financial impact.

FAA seeking steeper cuts in flights at Chicago O’Hare airport, sources say

Reuters | March 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration told airlines it wants to cut a few hundred additional daily flights at Chicago O'Hare airport this summer over what it initially outlined last week, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf as Iran conflict intensifies

Reuters | March 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Charters

When Samuel Lait launched his private flights firm focused on pet travel in Dubai on Saturday, he was expecting to receive queries from owners looking to travel with their pets between the glitzy Gulf hub and the United Kingdom.

Turkish Airlines achieved $2.2 billion USD profit from main operations in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | March 06, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Maintaining its position as the network carrier operating the most flights in Europe, Turkish Airlines sustained steady growth throughout 2025 despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties stemming from trade wars, as well as aircraft delivery and engine supply issues in the aviation industry.

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