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DHL Express announces annual price adjustments in the U.S.

Average rate increase of 5.9%, effective January 1, 2020 Plantation, Fla., September 27, 2019: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a 5.9% general average shipment price increase for U.S. account holders that will take effect on January 1, 2020. Prices are adjusted on an annual basis by DHL Express, taking into consideration inflation and currency dynamics such as administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures. These measures are updated by national and international authorities on a regular basis in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. Depending on local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow.

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Boeing CEO Muilenburg Will Testify Before Congress on 737 Max

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg has agreed to his first scheduled appearance before Congress to discuss the 737 Max, the grounded jetliner involved in two fatal crashes.

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JetBlue announces largest eGSE fleet at JFK

AJOT | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Electric ground service equipment to cut four million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year

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Virgin Atlantic seeks Manchester push with Thomas Cook slots

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is looking to pick up operating slots at Manchester airport vacated by collapsed rival Thomas Cook Group Plc in a bid to grab a larger share of the travel market in northern England.

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Fleet of Boeing 737 Max to be Parked in the Middle of Australia

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Australia has given clearance for Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s SilkAir to store its six Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft in the country, as the global grounding of the jet continues following two deadly crashes within the past 12 months.

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Delta expands in South America with $2.25 billion Latam deal

Air Freight News | September 26, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines Inc. is dramatically expanding its South American footprint, agreeing to a $2.25 billion deal with Latam Airlines Group SA after a similar arrangement between the Chilean company and American Airlines Group Inc. ran into legal trouble.

Tel Aviv joins Virgin Atlantic’s growing cargo network

AJOT | September 26, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic’s first flight to Tel Aviv touched down at Ben Gurion International Airport yesterday with a full cargo payload as the airline continues to extend its international route network.

American Airlines becomes the only US carrier to serve Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport from Dallas-Fort Worth

AJOT | September 26, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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New York/New Jersey her art here themed livery takes flight on United Airlines

AJOT | September 26, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines has officially welcomed a one-of-a-kind livery to its fleet that was created by a New Jersey native as a tribute to the New York/New Jersey region the airline serves from its Newark Liberty International Airport hub. Designed by artist Corinne Antonelli, the Boeing 757 features iconic imagery from the two states including the historic Red Mill in New Jersey, the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty, as well as a globe signaling United Airlines worldwide connectivity.