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Royal Air Maroc Cargo celebrates 45 years of trusted presence in the United States

AJOT Newsroom | February 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Royal Air Maroc Cargo’s U.S. operations account for nearly 90 percent of its transatlantic volumes, diplomatic shipments, and traditional Moroccan crafts. The airline’s gateway distribution across the U.S. is led by JFK (65%), followed by Miami (10%) and Washington Dulles (25%).

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Stuart Todd | February 16, 2026

New Cathay Cargo chief upbeat on prospect for 2026 despite headwinds

Cathay Pacific Cargo enters 2026 cautiously optimistic after moving 1.6M tonnes in 2025, pivoting to specialized cargo, AI-driven demand, and Greater Bay Area growth despite tariff headwinds.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 16, 2026

Airforwarders Association announces retirement of Executive Director Brandon Fried

Executive Director Brandon Fried confirms long-planned retirement at year end, with a structured handover under way following membership meeting...

ACS helps to transport more than 400 tons of blueberries to the Big Apple

AJOT Newsroom | February 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Late last year, leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, was called upon for an urgent shipment of more than 400 tons of blueberries from Peru to New York.

Network Airline Management sets new record for Valentine’s Day 2026

AJOT Newsroom | February 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Network Airline Management (NAM) has reached new heights this year, transporting a staggering 3,100 tons of freshly cut flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to Liege, Belgium.

Global GSA Group and Alaska Airlines launch Rome-Seattle flights

AJOT Newsroom | February 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

This partnership with Global GSA Group, one of Europe’s leading GSSAs, supports the carrier’s drive for enhanced cargo capability across transatlantic and transpacific markets and helps it excel in the freight market.

LATAM Cargo Colombia, Kuehne+Nagel & The Elite Flower expand major SAF emissions initiative

AJOT Newsroom | February 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Green Shipping

As emissions management becomes increasingly central to international trade, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a practical tool in...

Fraport launches high-speed charging points for battery-powered trucks at Frankfurt Airport

AJOT Newsroom | February 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports | Technology

Fraport launches high-speed charging points for battery-powered trucks at CargoCity South...

Ben Brookman promoted to vice president of real estate and airport affairs for Alaska Airlines

Ben Brookman has been promoted to vice president of real estate and airport affairs at Alaska Airlines. The growing real estate portfolio is another step in Alaska’s strategic vision to connect guests to the world with a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance.

Turkish Airlines unveils 500th aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | February 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Featuring a special livery of 100,000 employees

Cartel drones become flashpoint between US and Mexico

Reuters | February 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

American Airlines unions ratchet up pressure on board over lagging profit

Reuters | February 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

For years, American Airlines has lagged Delta Air Lines and United Airlines on profitability. Now its unions are turning that gap into a governance issue, pressing directors for accountability at the top.

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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."

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