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AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026

DHL Group expands Airfreight Cold Chain Network to advance global health logistics

DHL Group announced major steps to strengthen its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network - a move designed to reshape how temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, pharmaceutical products and cell & gene therapies move across the world.

Air Charter Service’s revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

With the company’s financial year closing on January 31st, the world’s largest aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service has announced turnover of US$ 1.34 billion, an increase of 10.3% on 2024’s figures, driven by 19.1% growth in private jet revenue.

Spirit Airlines reaches agreement in principle on key terms of restructuring support agreement with secured creditors

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Optimized Network: Spirit will align its network and capacity to routes and periods of strongest consumer demand. This includes higher aircraft utilization during peak days while reducing off-peak flying, as well as the flexibility to adjust to seasonal demand across markets.

Adding scale and safety to e-commerce air cargo handling

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Companies are under pressure to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations, while there are also clearly defined regulatory processes for handling air cargo. An ever-growing volume has led to congestion at major hubs, creating possibilities for smaller airports to expand into air cargo, or shift from handling cargo in warehouses further away from airports.

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints Gianluca Marcangelo as Vice President, Neo Program Engagement

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Gianluca brings over 25 years of experience in airfreight and logistics, with a strong background in digital innovation, operational transformation, and industry collaboration.

Ontario International Airport earns top global honor for customer experience from Airports Council International

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The award is based entirely on passenger surveys and reflects travelers’ direct feedback on the quality, comfort and ease of their airport experience.

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E. C. Lauriat | February 24, 2026

2026 Air Cargo Conference delivers the goods

The 2026 Air Cargo Conference in ChampionsGate, Florida, welcomed 1,000+ global airfreight professionals and 49 sponsors for three days of expert panels on tariffs, cargo theft, trade policy uncertainty, supply chain risk management, and leadership in air cargo.

Etihad Cargo delivers strong 2025 performance with 9% volume growth and 8% revenue increase

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Strong growth across key product verticals, including 89% increase for FlyCulture; 121% for LiveAnimals; 22% for PharmaLife; and 174% for FlightValet...

BGS renews ground handling and fuel supply partnership with Finnair across the Baltics

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Under the renewed contracts, BGS will continue to provide aviation fuel services for Finnair at Vilnius (VNO), Riga (RIX), and Tallinn (TLL), airports from 1 January 2026. In addition, BGS will maintain its role as Finnair’s ground handling service provider at Vilnius Airport.

IAG Cargo to manage Qatar Airways Cargo ground handling at Dublin hub

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | Air Forwarders

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has been appointed as Ground Handling Agent at Dublin International Airport (DUB) to provide cargo handling services for Qatar Airways Cargo.

LATAM ranks among the world’s most sustainable airlines for the second consecutive year, according to S&P Global

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

For the second consecutive year, LATAM Airlines Group ranked among the airlines with the strongest sustainability performance worldwide, being recognized by S&P Global as a Top Sustainability Performer in the 2025 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), placing fifth globally and first in the Americas, according to the evaluation published on February 18, 2026.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian Consul General

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Senior diplomatic visit highlights growing UK-India trade opportunities ahead of free trade agreement implementation...

Chapman Freeborn Global appoints Gabrielius Morkunas as Chief Financial Officer

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Gabrielius Morkunas as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership with extensive international finance expertise and a strong focus on strategic business partnering and sustainable growth.

TCE signs strategic TCM agreement with SkyUp Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | February 23, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The partnership prioritizes dynamic demand capture over fixed capacity commitments, with Chișinău (RMO), Moldova, serving as the central hub for cargo activities across Europe and neighboring regions.

Aviation Safety Bill to address factors in DCA crash released by House Committees’ Bipartisan Leaders

AJOT Newsroom | February 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 addresses all 50 safety related recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which concluded its thorough investigation and issued its final report on February 17, 2026.

Turkish Airlines recognized as ‘Best in Entertainment’ in Europe at 2026 APEX ratings

AJOT Newsroom | February 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines has once again been recognized for the quality of its in-flight entertainment, receiving the Best in Entertainment Award in Europe at the 2026 APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Official Airline Ratings.

Understanding aircraft de-icing: Why it matters, how it works, and what is rarely seen

AJOT Newsroom | February 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

What surprises many travelers is that aircraft can accumulate ice even when the temperature is above freezing. High humidity combined with certain atmospheric conditions will form frost on cold aircraft surfaces – regardless of what the airport thermometer says.

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