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American Airlines climbs as travel rebound brightens outlook

Bloomberg | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

WFS wins cargo contract extensions with Air Europa in Madrid and Barcelona

AJOT Newsroom | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Spain’s Air Europa has signed cargo handling contract extensions with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Madrid and Barcelona.

PHL celebrates the construction of aircraft parking apron

AJOT Newsroom | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Representatives from the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation and elected officials celebrated the construction of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) new Remain Overnight (RON) aircraft parking apron at a groundbreaking on July 14.

American leads airlines higher as travel outlook brightens

Bloomberg | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta sees second-half profit as business travel picks up

Bloomberg | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta to pick up used Boeing, Airbus aircraft to replenish fleet

Bloomberg | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines Inc. agreed to purchase 29 used Boeing Co. 737-900ERs and to lease seven used Airbus SE A350-900s to help replenish its fleet after retiring about 200 aircraft as the coronavirus pandemic scuttled travel demand.

Billionaire Adani to control Mumbai Airport in rebound bet

Bloomberg | July 14, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

American sees ‘slight’ second-quarter profit as airlines rebound

Bloomberg | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot on horizontal flight efficiency and fuel-efficient route

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Technology

The EU Green Deal aims at climate neutrality by 2050 and aviation, including air navigation services, is expected to contribute to reaching this ambitious target. Improved flight efficiency reduces both fuel burn and CO2 emissions, which were already high on the agenda before the COVID-19 crisis and will, without a doubt, remain so during the recovery and beyond.

Magma Aviation appoints Brannigan as Deputy CEO

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, has appointed Conor Brannigan, air cargo expert with over 15 years industry experience, as Deputy CEO.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo welcomes five Chinese partners to its SAF program

AJOT Newsroom | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Energy

AWOT, CTS, Jobmate, Sinotrans and SuperTrans have joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program (SAF Program) of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo), offering greener cargo services on routes connecting China with Europe and South America.

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Bloomberg | July 13, 2021

United Air, Mesa agree to buy up to 200 small electric planes

United Airlines Holdings Inc. and regional carrier Mesa Air Group Inc. each agreed to buy as many as 100 small electric-powered planes from a Swedish startup -- if the aspiring manufacturer can develop the aircraft.

Temasek nets best return since 2010, says inflation key risk

Bloomberg | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing uncovers added 787 Dreamliner problem in jets’ nose

Bloomberg | July 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Porter Airlines elbows onto Air Canada turf with jet deal

Bloomberg | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

WorldACD: Trends for the past 5 weeks (week 26)

AJOT Newsroom | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Etihad Cargo and CargoAi agree worldwide partnership

AJOT Newsroom | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Technology

• CargoAi will facilitate worldwide quoting and booking process • Freight forwarders will be able to access the Etihad Cargo freight facility within the next few weeks

US airlines May 2021 fuel use up 9.4% from April

AJOT Newsroom | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ May Fuel Cost and Consumption numbers.

Flying taxi startup Whisper Aero aims to keep noise levels down

Bloomberg | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Technology

Founded by a former NASA engineer, the company is disclosing some of its plans to eliminate a key source of annoyance.

IAG Cargo launches new route between Spain and Maldives

AJOT Newsroom | July 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo announces a new direct service from Madrid to Male, operated by Iberia, with regular flights commencing three times a week • New route will give businesses access to manufacturing hubs in the region and will connect the Maldives with Europe, Latin America, the United States and beyond • The route will support Sri Lankan exporters, with Male acting as an important transit hub

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