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AJOT Newsroom | February 11, 2026

LATAM Group leads air shipments of flowers to the US for Valentine’s Day

In just over three weeks, LATAM Group’s cargo affiliates transported more than 24,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, reinforcing their position as the leading air carrier of flowers to the United States.

CargoLand by LGG inaugurates renovated Vet Center dedicated to veterinary inspection and quarantine of live animals

AJOT Newsroom | February 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

CargoLand by LGG has officially inaugurated its newly renovated Vet Center, a facility designed primarily for the sanitary inspection and quarantine of live animals (AVI) transiting through the airport.

US lets flights resume at Texas’s El Paso airport after brief security halt

Reuters | February 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted emergency flight restrictions that had barred all flights to and from Texas' El Paso International Airport, which borders Mexico, after warning flights could be cancelled for 10 days, citing "special security reasons."

Tariffs threaten Colombian flower industry amid Valentine’s Day rush

Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's second-largest flower exporter.

Boeing opens year with busy January for deliveries and orders

Reuters | February 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 46 jets in January, the third highest for that month in the company's history, which included 38 of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliners and five 787 Dreamliners.

Airline service quality performance data – November 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Airline Service Quality Performance data compiled for the month of November 2025 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs, and scooters.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Transpac ocean rates slide early; carrier revenue slipping as fleet grows

Eight in ten forwarders report reduced shipping volumes due to tariffs

AJOT Newsroom | February 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has released the results of a new member survey showing that 83 percent of respondents experienced reduced shipping volumes from clients as a direct result of United States import tariffs.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 5)

AJOT Newsroom | February 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Worldwide air cargo demand rose by a further +3% in the final week of January, despite another volatile week of capacity disruptions, with tonnages boosted by flower shipments from Central & South America (CSA) and East Africa ahead of Valentine’s Day on 14 February.

Air cargo volumes rise 7% in January as China e-commerce exports fall for first time since 2022

AJOT Newsroom | February 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

An earlier Lunar New Year flattered global air cargo demand in January as the year commenced with unexpected vigour with a +7% year-on-year boost in demand and an easing of recent freight rate declines, but any early market optimism for 2026 was dampened by the first year-on-year fall in e-commerce exports from China since January 2022, according to industry analysts Xeneta.

FedEx, Advent-led consortium to buy parcel locker firm InPost in $9.2 billion deal

A consortium led by FedEx and InPost investors has agreed to buy out the parcel locker company in a 7.8 billion euro ($9.2 billion) deal aimed at expanding InPost's reach across Europe while giving FedEx access to its locker network, the companies said on Monday.

B&H Worldwide showcases bespoke logistics for A330 cockpit delivery

B&H Worldwide, the leading specialist in aerospace logistics, has successfully completed a complex transportation project, delivering a decommissioned Airbus A330 cockpit from the United Kingdom to New Zealand.

Cuba warns airlines it will run out of jet fuel

Reuters | February 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cuba warned international airlines that jet fuel will no longer be available on the island beginning on Tuesday in the latest sign of fast-worsening conditions as the United States moves to cut off the communist-run nation's oil supply.

Royal Jordanian Cargo strengthens U.S. presence through ECS Group partnership

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

ECS Group has signed a strategic, multiyear GSA agreement with Royal Jordanian Airlines, representing an important step in the carrier’s commercial presence in North America.

CargoTech announces major 2026 expansion and AI-driven innovations

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

The world’s only one-stop-shop when it comes to air cargo specific software and technology expertise, CargoTech, emerges from a strong 2025 and is now building towards an even more solid 2026.

Heathrow Animal Reception Center reports 110 percent rise in assistance animal imports

AJOT Newsroom | February 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Heathrow Animal Reception Center (HARC) has stepped up to respond to sustained growth in the number of passengers travelling with assistance animals.

Avianca Cargo transports Valentine’s flower shipments to the U.S. with record season

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

During the 2026 Valentine’s Day season, Avianca Cargo reaffirms its leadership as a top carrier of Colombian flowers to the United States, transporting more than 19,000 tons of flowers and achieving 6% growth compared with the previous year.

Turkish Airlines announces Zheng Qinwen as its Global Brand Ambassador

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

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has announced its collaboration with the Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen as its new Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership represents an important milestone in the airline’s brand development, bringing together a world-class carrier and one of the most inspiring sports figures of the new generation.

U.S. Airlines’ December 2025 aviation fuel consumption up 8.8%, and cost per gallon down 4.2% from November 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated.

American’s Chicago showdown with United Airlines becomes key test of turnaround promise

Reuters | February 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines is trying to convince investors it can narrow the profit gap with rivals and deliver a sustained turnaround. The escalating showdown

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