Air Cargo

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Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2026

UPS Pilots support H.R. 7191 the Scholten-Bresnahan “Fatigued Pilot Protection Act”

The Independent Pilots Association (United Parcel Service pilots) fully supports the "Fatigued Pilot Protection Act" H.R. 7191 introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08).

Ontario International Airport unveils new monument sign celebrating a new era for ONT

AJOT Newsroom | January 22, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ontario International Airport unveiled a striking new monument sign at Archibald Avenue and Airport Drive.

United draws ‘line in the sand’ in escalating Chicago O’Hare fight with American Airlines

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

United Airlines escalated its long-running battle with American Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, with CEO Scott Kirby pledging to add "as many flights as are required" to stop American from gaining additional gates at United's expense in 2026.

US official says FAA not the roadblock to Boeing MAX 7, 10 certification

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday the agency is not the roadblock to Boeing winning certification of two new variants of the Boeing 737 MAX.

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport soars in 2025 with record travel, new route & major investments

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport closed out 2025 with unprecedented success, marking another year of growth fueled by record-setting passenger numbers, expanded nonstop flight options and significant infrastructure advancements.

Flying Snooki the sea turtle to her new home 

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, was recently contacted by a wildlife rescue centre in North Carolina, looking to find a way of getting an injured sea turtle to its new home.

Daher strengthens its presence on Airbus’ A321 final assembly lines

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Daher has been entrusted with an industrial services assignment on Airbus’ second A321 final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, France – effectively doubling the scope of its operations related to the build-up of this single-engine jetliner.

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026

Airforwarders Associations backs new Miami Air Cargo Association to tackle truck congestion

The Airforwarders Association has welcomed the launch of the Miami Air Cargo Association (MACA) and confirmed its commitment to work with the new organization to support the air cargo community at Miami International Airport.

1,800 aircraft deliveries expected in 2026, says IBA

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

IBA's Chief Economist & Chief Data Officer, Dr. Stuart Hatcher, reveals his insights and predictions for the upcoming year as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving OEM production rates underpin a more stable outlook for airlines.

Electric air taxi maker Archer partners with Serbia in global markets push

Reuters | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday it had partnered with Serbia as the country's preferred electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft partner, in a move to expand into global markets.

Ethiopian Airlines confirms the order of nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines Group has confirmed purchase of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with deliveries planned between 2031 and 2033.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Greenland drama adds new dose of trade uncertainty

President Trump announced plans for 10% tariffs starting February 1st on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland over their Greenland sale opposition, with threats to increase to 25% by June without a deal.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for December 2025

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “December marks the traditional peak season for our travel business."

Riyadh Air launches “Riyadh Cargo”

AJOT Newsroom | January 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Riyadh Air announced the launch of its cargo operations under the brand “Riyadh Cargo”, marking the airline’s entry into the global air cargo market and activation of belly-hold cargo operations across its wide-body fleet.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 2)

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Demand rebounds after normal end-of-year slump

More than 300,000 tons of freight handled at Vienna Airport

AJOT Newsroom | January 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

Vienna Airport achieved a historic record result in air cargo in 2025.

Transportation Producer Price Index – November 2025

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the change in the costs faced by producers purchasing transportation services and industries producing them, from November 2024 to November 2025, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI).

Kerr and Gessner join Awery Aviation Software

Awery Aviation Software has appointed David Kerr and Christian Gessner to support the software provider’s ongoing growth and expanding global customer base.

WestJet launches service from Calgary to São Paulo

AJOT Newsroom | January 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Flight marks the first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America, and the new route offers exceptional access to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, including the Amazon Rainforest, Patagonia, and the Iguaçu Falls.