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Aerotranscargo FZE, GMF, and AIR ONE Technics forge strategic MRO alliance for 747 freighter fleet

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

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between the three parties, combining GMF’s global MRO capabilities, ATC FZE’s widebody freighter fleet worldwide operations, and AIR ONE Technics’ technical expertise based at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.

Air Charter Service opens its doors in Belgium

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

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has announced the opening of its 41st office and first in Belgium, as it opened its doors in Brussels earlier this week.

Management changes at Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo welcomes three executives to new positions: On 15 February 2026, Gunnar Loehr will take over as Head of Region DACH & KAM EMEA. In this role, the former Head of Supply Management and Infrastructure at Lufthansa Cargo will coordinate and manage the markets in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as well as key account management for the regions of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Magma and MidnightZulu expand Nairobi–Liège connectivity with additional seasonal service

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

This new operation reflects both companies’ long-standing partnership and ongoing commitment to supporting key regional trade while addressing seasonal market demand with increased capacity.

Heathrow Airport Animal Reception Centre reports 110% rise in assistance animal imports

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

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre supported a sustained rise in assistance animal travel last year, handling an average of five dogs a day through the London hub...

CargoAi moves air cargo tracking from visibility to prediction with AI-powered milestone forecasting and alerts

AJOT Newsroom | February 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

The release reflects a growing operational challenge in air cargo: while traditional tracking tools provide visibility once milestones are reported, they often leave limited time to act when a shipment is at risk.

Cathay achieves another year of record SAF commitment with global partners

AJOT Newsroom | February 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Commitment to SAF has more than doubled year‑on‑year, strengthened by expanding long-term partnerships

CargoLand by LGG and Emirates SkyCargo deepen pharma connectivity with new scheduled freighter services

AJOT Newsroom | February 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

CargoLand by LGG has reinforced its position as a leading European pharmaceutical logistics hub through a new partnership with Emirates SkyCargo.

Silk Way West Airlines receives fourth Boeing 777F as part of fleet renewal program

AJOT Newsroom | February 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The newly delivered aircraft is the fourth of six Boeing 777 Freighters ordered by Silk Way West Airlines, reaffirming the company’s steady execution of its strategic fleet development plans. As part of this renewal strategy, the airline has phased out two Boeing 747-400 Freighters, further optimizing fleet efficiency and performance.

CEVA Logistics, HAECO Group sign global air freight partnership at Singapore Airshow

AJOT Newsroom | February 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CEVA Logistics and HAECO Group have signed a new two-year global air freight contract at the Singapore Airshow, strengthening their longstanding partnership and establishing a fully integrated global logistics collaboration.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 03, 2026

Airforwarders Association welcomes U.S.-India trade deal and tariff reductions

The Airforwarders Association has welcomed the announcement of a trade deal between the United States and India, describing the reduction in tariffs as a positive step for global trade and supply chain stability.

Fraport signs lease agreement with Kühne+Nagel for new air cargo warehouse

AJOT Newsroom | February 03, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air and sea freight provider Kühne+Nagel is expanding at Frankfurt Airport – Fraport to build a new cargo warehouse in CargoCity South to accommodate expansion. The facility is to be completed and ready to hand over by the end of 2028

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AJOT Newsroom | February 02, 2026

Bones on board – ACS Time Critical moves Triceratops fossils

At the end of last year, Air Charter Service’s Time Critical division arranged for the transportation of more than three tons of Triceratops bones, for the opening of a new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 4) - 2026

AJOT Newsroom | February 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo demand and prices have broadly stabilized in the third full week of 2026 after completing their recovery from the annual end-of-year slump, ahead of a brief expected further uplift in demand from Asia Pacific origins before the Lunar New Year (LNY) period in the second half of February, according to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market Data.

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AJOT Newsroom | January 30, 2026

Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during visit to China as trade talks progress

Glasgow Prestwick Airport represented the UK aviation sector at an exclusive diplomatic reception in Beijing during the UK Prime Minister’s state visit to China.

FedEx plans MD-11 cargo plane return by May 31 following UPS accident

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

FedEx said on Wednesday it is working with Boeing and U.S. aircraft safety regulators to return to service by May 31 the MD-11 cargo planes it grounded after the deadly crash of one of those jets operated by United Parcel Service in November.

American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela pending government approval

Reuters | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines said Thursday the U.S. carrier plans to resume daily service to Venezuela pending government approval and subject to security assessments just weeks after the U.S. military seized the country's leader.

Johnson County Airport Commission powers aviation and economic growth in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

2025 was a transformative year for the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC), marked by bold investments, strategic partnerships and historic milestones across all its facilities, including New Century AirCenter, Johnson County Executive Airport and the surrounding business parks.

Aviator presents its strategy to build stronger partnerships and maximize workforce engagement

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Aviator is reshaping its long-term strategy to strengthen core capabilities, retain and attract talent.

Çelebi unlocks significant operational efficiencies through CHAMP A2Z Scan

AJOT Newsroom | January 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

By implementing CHAMP A2Z Scan in their ground handling operations, Çelebi will benefit from digitalized and automated document processing using AI technology

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