Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, airlines, airports and more

Modi’s Air India Sale Plan Faces Early Blow With IndiGo Pull-Out

Bloomberg | April 05, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Delta Says Data Exposed `Several Hundred Thousand’ Customers

Bloomberg | April 05, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Is Said to Weigh Cargo Push With Used 777s as Freighters

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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 04, 2018

Boeing Is Said to Weigh Cargo Push With Used 777s as Freighters

Boeing Co. is considering whether to convert used 777 passenger jets into freighters, seeking to capitalize as booming e-commerce sales spur new demand for air freight worldwide, people familiar with the matter said.

Drone Buffs May Face New Restrictions If Alphabet Gets Its Way

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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 04, 2018

Drone Buffs May Face New Restrictions If Alphabet Gets Its Way

A trade group representing Alphabet Inc.’s Project Wing and other companies is asking Congress to impose new restrictions on the hobbyists who fly millions of drones in the U.S.

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Boeing Expands Services Engagement in Latin America with GOL Airlines and Aeromexico

AJOT | April 04, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing (NYSE:BA) is expanding its commercial services capability in Latin America with new customer orders from GOL Airlines to use Boeing's Airplane Health Management for its 737 MAX fleet and from Aeromexico to use Boeing's landing gear exchange program for its 787 fleet. These announcements demonstrate the tremendous potential for services growth in this rapidly expanding region.

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Frankfurt Airport launches “Smart Air Cargo Trailer” research project

AJOT | April 04, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

Research project to provide solution for autonomous, needs-based shipments and minimize wait times at ramps – Project underscores Frankfurt Airport’s position as an innovation leader in airfreight

Jet Air to Buy 75 Boeing 737 Max Planes as India Demand Climbs

Bloomberg | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

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Southwest in Talks With Boeing for Additional 737 Max Jet Orders

Bloomberg | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. is considering an order for “more than a handful” of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max aircraft as the nation’s largest discount carrier benefits from lower tax rates and expanding travel demand.

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines introduces scheduled service at Rickenbacker International Airport

AJOT | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Russia-based freighter operator adds Columbus’ thriving freight hub to growing global network

Istanbul Airport Group Said to Seek Additional Billion-Euro Loan

Bloomberg | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

February air cargo as expected - How do GSA’s perform?

AJOT | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

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Emirates SkyCargo flies champion horses to Dubai and across the globe

AJOT | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | Charters

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported leading equines for a variety of championship events across the globe.

Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Sign Order for Eight 737 MAX Airplanes

AJOT | April 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Order from leading airplane lessor reflects strong market demand for new and improved 737 jet

UPS Seen at `Breaking Point’ as Pilots Lament Too Few Aircraft

Dear President Trump, U.S. Open Skies agreements with the UAE and Qatar…

AJOT | April 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Easter Bunny’s delivers A US$495 million basket to Cuba

AJOT | April 02, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

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Lion Group finalizes $5.5 billion U.S. LEAP-1A engine order

AJOT | March 30, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

At a special signing ceremony here today, Transportation Partners, the leasing arm of Lion Group, and CFM International finalized an order for 380 LEAP-1A engines to power Airbus A320neo/A321neo aircraft. The final engine order, which is valued at $5.5 billion U.S. at list price was originally announced in February 2016, while the aircraft order was announced in March 2013.