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FAA apologizes for failure that led to Capitol evacuation

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

The evacuation of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday night occurred after aviation officials failed to provide advance notice to police about a fly-over at a baseball game in Washington, they acknowledged Friday evening.

Airlines substitute buses for planes as pilot shortage persists

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.S. airlines are facing a pilot shortage that’s complicating efforts to ramp up flights, forcing them to step up training programs, recruit foreign pilots and even replace planes with buses.

Cathay adds Hong Kong-London flights as city eases Covid rules

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Garuda mulls rights issue, strategic investors as it rebuilds

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.K. lawmakers seek overhaul of airline policy after pandemic

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US Airways tells jury Sabre overcharges cost it almost $300 million

Bloomberg | April 25, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Hong Kong plans to ease Covid flight-ban criteria, duration

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

WFS’ full-service capabilities in Spain earn all-cargo, leisure and executive jet handling contracts

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) full ground and cargo handling capabilities in Spain have been recognized by new contracts to support cargo charter, leisure and executive jet airline customers across the country.

Dimerco’s new Air + Road service from China to Mexico saves up to 40% on freight costs

A new Air + Road service from global freight forwarding specialist Dimerco has saved up to 40% on freight costs for customers shipping automotive components from Southern China to a common manufacturer in Mexico.

Avianca’s customers will be able to offset their travel carbon footprint through alliance with Choose

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Africa’s last absolute monarchy revives airline after 23 years

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Poland’s air traffic control spat threatens 600 daily flights

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong to allow arrivals of non-residents from May 1

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

BIS takes enforcement action against Russian cargo airline operating in violation of US export controls

AJOT Newsroom | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod issued an order temporarily denying all export privileges for the Russian cargo aircraft carrier Aviastar due to ongoing violations of the comprehensive export controls imposed on Russia by the Commerce Department. Headquartered in Moscow, Aviastar provides a variety of cargo services to Russia.

American, United 787 deliveries slip further on Boeing delays

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

SpaceX lands first Starlink aviation deal with Texas startup

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Etihad says tourists are filling business class as pandemic ebbs

Bloomberg | April 22, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

US looks to avoid another fight over 5G airwaves, this time with the Army

Bloomberg | April 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

A tiny agency that failed to avert a messy fight between airlines and telecommunications companies over 5G airwaves will soon be back in the spotlight as the U.S. looks to deploy more spectrum for ultrafast wireless communications.

Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest international airport

Bloomberg | April 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Changi Airport was crowned the world’s best aerodrome for 15 years straight prior to Covid based on its superior traveler offerings and high-tech customer service. Now it’s readying to welcome back visitors en masse, hoping improvements made during the pandemic will cement its status as Asia’s premier aviation hub.

Hong Kong travel snags persist with most flight bans in 3 months

Bloomberg | April 21, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

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