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Rolls-Royce confirms it’s discussing all-new jet with Boeing

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.K. flying-taxi hub aims to develop blueprint for aerial roads

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Trial operations of flying taxis and cargo drones will begin in Coventry, England, before the end of the year as part of a plan to develop “aerial roads” for unmanned flights in urban areas.

SmartLynx Airlines land into long-haul market and adds 5 Airbus A330 aircraft for cargo operations

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

IAG Cargo ships over 2,000 tons of asparagus in 2021

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

Volga-Dnepr Group transports Sputnik V vaccines to Moldova, Mexico and India

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

144 thermo-containers with Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines were delivered onboard charter flights of Volga-Dnepr Group’s carriers – AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN Airlines - to Kishinev (Moldova), Mexico City (Mexico) and Hyderabad (India). Transportation of over 25 tonnes of special cargo has been organized by The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding for less than two days with the aim to support national vaccination programs.

The journey of seven rescued lions with Qatar Airways Cargo

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

Seven rescued lions were flown for free by Qatar Airways Cargo, from Ukraine all the way to South Africa, via Doha. The lions are safe and sound in their new homes.

Boeing jumps after FAA clears repair plan for return of 737 Max

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2021

Amazon Air launches daily cargo service at Pittsburgh International Airport

Amazon Air touched down at Pittsburgh International Airport for the first time Wednesday night, adding Pittsburgh to its expanding U.S. cargo network. Amazon Air packages will arrive once daily into Pittsburgh via a Boeing 737-800F freighter. The first departure from PIT, packed with cargo, will leave Thursday morning.

Boeing Max nears return with repair plan cleared by FAA

Bloomberg | May 13, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vietnam agency seeks airport in disputed Spratlys: Thanh Nien

Bloomberg | May 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

CMA CGM AIR CARGO expands its commercial offer by launching three new destinations

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

• Three new destinations: Dubai, Beirut, Istanbul. • 7 destinations served: Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Liège, Dubai, Beirut and Istanbul. • CMA CGM AIR CARGO offers complete and agile solutions.

Boeing 737 Max electrical fix ‘straightforward,’ FAA chief says

Bloomberg | May 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Volga-Dnepr operates three charters to India to help the country in meeting the current oxygen crisis

Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the leader in outsize and super-heavy air freight transportations, has operated three charter flights to India from China, Ireland and Germany carrying out an aid & relief mission to help the nation in its battle against severe COVID-19 resurgence.

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