Air Cargo

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


Cathay Pacific warns of $1.3 billion first-half net loss

Bloomberg | July 17, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Virgin Atlantic returns to skies bracing for three-year slump

Bloomberg | July 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., fresh from getting a $1.5 billion rescue package Tuesday, is anticipating a sluggish recovery in air travel that won’t see demand returning to 2019 levels for at least three years.

American Air makes big bet on NYC, Boston with JetBlue alliance
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Bloomberg | Top Story | July 16, 2020

American Air makes big bet on NYC, Boston with JetBlue alliance

American Airlines Group Inc. is forming a commercial partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp. to spur growth in New York, years after largely ceding the city’s two largest airports to rivals.
Alaska Airlines adds 12 new destinations in 2020 from LAX
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AJOT | Top Story | July 16, 2020

Alaska Airlines adds 12 new destinations in 2020 from LAX

Alaska Airlines announced today seven new routes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to further connect its guests between Southern California and key markets around the country, including the first nonstop service from the West Coast to Fort Myers/Naples, Fla. (RSW) from both LAX and Seattle.
South African Treasury commits to helping source SAA funding

Bloomberg | July 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe issues alert to airlines about flying in Iranian airspace

Bloomberg | July 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

Air Canada urges Trudeau to relax travel rules with virus easing

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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American Air sees 25,000 jobs at risk when US aid expires

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines Group Inc. will notify 25,000 employees, or 29% of its U.S. workforce, that they’re at risk of losing their jobs later this year as the carrier adjusts to a collapse in travel.

LATAM Cargo consolidates its position with cargo service between South America, Los Angeles and Mexico City
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AJOT | Top Story | July 15, 2020

LATAM Cargo consolidates its position with cargo service between South America, Los Angeles and Mexico City

In April, LATAM Cargo announced that Los Angeles (United States) and Mexico City (Mexico) would be incorporated to its cargo network in order to mitigate the impacts of belly capacity restrictions—previously used to serve these markets—and maintain its operation in its clients’ relevant markets. After the incorporation, LATAM Cargo has consolidated its service and has become a key player in permanently connecting South America to and from Western North America. Concretely, it is the only airline that offers a stable itinerary and capacity.
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Dachser Brazil transports 250,000 masks for thyssenkrupp Elevadores

AJOT | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic, Dachser Brazil coordinated for thyssenkrupp Elevadores the import of 250,000 disposable masks, which were later distributed to all employees of the elevator manufacturer in Latin America. Both companies’ headquarters are based in Germany, and Dachser is thyssenkrupp Elevadores partner for logistics operations in Brazil and other countries around the world.

Bailout pleas renewed for restaurants, airlines as cash runs out

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Johnson backs away from punishing British Airways over jobs

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta sees up to $3.3 billion charge on voluntary departures

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

‘Nut rage’ family matriarch convicted of assault, Yonhap says

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Hazmat suits for air travel are here

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Swashbuckling airline titans crushed with sector on life support

Bloomberg | July 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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