Air Cargo

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

Boeing and Qatar Airways finalize order for 25 737 MAX airplanes

AJOT Newsroom | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

• Qatar's flag carrier adds Boeing's largest, most efficient single-aisle model to serve its short- and medium-haul network • 737-10 will provide industry-leading fuel efficiency and additional capacity

Airbus finally bags a deal for mainstay jet after lackuster expo

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing ends airshow with new Max jet, 777-8 freighter deals

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. wrapped up a successful Farnborough Airshow with another order for its 737 Max jet and a commitment from Luxembourg’s Cargolux for the 777-8 freighter.

Qantas flight cancellations spiral, piling pressure on CEO Joyce

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Air cuts 2023 growth plans as flight disruptions persist

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is limiting flying for the rest of this year and curtailing growth plans in 2023 to try to get a handle on flight disruptions that have roiled the industry, even as it continues to expect profits amid robust travel demand.

American Air, rivals limit flying as disruptions hinder recovery

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa pilots’ union to hold a vote on possible strike

Bloomberg | July 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

AAP Aviation to develop electric regional air mobility in Norway with the Lilium Jet

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Under the agreement, AAP Aviation intends to purchase 40 Lilium jets and collaborate with Lilium to identify and develop landing sites in the Scandinavian countries, starting with Norway.

Saudi Arabia plans air-cargo roadshows to lure Amazon, DHL

Bloomberg | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Saudi Arabia plans to stage a number of roadshows in the next 12 to 18 months as it seeks to persuade the likes of Amazon.com Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Deutsche Post AG’s DHL to help scale up air-cargo and distribution operations.

Ethiopian signs proposal with De Havilland Canada for up to 4 freighter cargo door kits

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement.

Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings Adopt Boeing’s Digital Sustainability Solutions

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor will reduce fuel usage, cut costs and enable real-time flight adjustments and improved efficiencies

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Bloomberg | July 20, 2022

FedEx Contractor Revolt Intensifies With Calls for Pay Increase

FedEx Corp. is facing more pressure to raise pay for the small businesses that deliver a big portion of its packages, adding another hurdle to the logistic giant’s plans to boost profitability.

Boeing Scores Again as VietJet Confirms 200 Max Jets Deal

Bloomberg | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Forecast International Projects that Nearly 18,700 Large Jetliners Will Be Built over 10 Years

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Supply-Chain Troubles No. 1 Talking Point at Farnborough Airshow

Bloomberg | July 19, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

BBAM Orders 9 More 737-800 BCF, Takes First Position at New Conversion Line

AJOT Newsroom | July 19, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Hactl pioneers logistics in training accreditation

AJOT Newsroom | July 19, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited has become the first cargo terminal and logistics corporation to have its training courses received accreditation under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.

Airbus, Boeing court Air India in blockbuster aircraft upgrade

Bloomberg | July 19, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing forecasts demand for more than 41,000 new airplanes by 2041

AJOT Newsroom | July 18, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Siemens acquires ZONA Technology, Inc; increases Xcelerator capabilities for climate-neutral aviation

AJOT Newsroom | July 18, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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