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Lufthansa Cargo Pharma centers in Munich and Chicago add to global CEIV Pharma-certified transport portfolio

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AJOT | Top Story | March 16, 2021

Lufthansa Cargo Pharma centers in Munich and Chicago add to global CEIV Pharma-certified transport portfolio

The Lufthansa Cargo Pharma Centers in Munich and Chicago, which opened in summer 2020, were recently CEIV Pharma-certified. This means that, in addition to CEIV Pharma certification as an airline, Lufthansa Cargo offers an excellent pharma network of 32 stations worldwide.

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Europe’s high-frequency long-haul network has been cut by two-thirds as a result of COVID

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

By February 2020, COVID-19 had already begun to affect the long-haul network out of Europe, in particular some routes to China. So we need to look back two years to see a 'normal' network over these distances.

Fraport fiscal year 2020: Revenue and profit severely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic – extensive countermeasures Iimplemented

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Norse Atlantic to use Norwegian Air planes with fresh paint job

Bloomberg | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Kröner Medizintechnik is new business partner of BARIG

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety and hygiene concepts for air traffic, that have already been successfully introduced since the beginning of 2020, the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) is expanding its business partnerships.

Industrial properties command rent premiums in US airport markets as distribution firms prioritize delivery speed

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports | Logistics

British Airways owner readying its first bond with a junk rating

Bloomberg | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Lufthansa Cargo expands CEIV Pharma-certified network

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Pharma centers in Munich and Chicago add to global CEIV Pharma-certified transport portfolio

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Fraport Fiscal Year 2020: Revenue and Profit Severely Impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Adjusted operating result (EBITDA) remains slightly positive, backed by cost-saving measures – Company realigned to be leaner and more agile – CEO Schulte: “We’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel” – Long-term growth perspectives remain intact

Philippines limits Manila Airport arrivals as Covid cases rise

Bloomberg | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Ranking Members Sam Graves & Garret Graves Urge Secretary Yellen to End Payroll Assistance Delays for Struggling Small Air Carriers

AJOT | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Subcommittee on Aviation Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) today urged Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen to break the bureaucratic logjam delaying critical Payroll Assistance Program Extension (PSP2) funds for the Nation’s smaller airlines.

Boeing testing Dreamliner cockpit windows as flaws search widens

Bloomberg | March 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Denver Airport reopens after blizzard shutdown

Bloomberg | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Airlines rally as bookings offer solid signs of recovery

Bloomberg | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Nordic airline in works with Norwegian Air’s long-haul blueprint

Bloomberg | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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WFS joins latest Brucargo ‘Digital Green Lane’ initiative

AJOT | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports | Technology

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is working with Brussels Airport and the Air Cargo Belgium community to help eliminate waiting times for international road feeder services in the latest initiative to support Brucargo’s ‘Digital Green Lane’.

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Turkish Cargo carries UNICEF’s Kovid-19 vaccines

AJOT | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Holding the widest flight network in the world, Turkish Cargo undertakes an important mission within the extent of struggling the pandemic by carrying UNICEF's (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Kovid-19 vaccines and health equipment all around the world.

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ECS Group markets CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s offerings

AJOT | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

By combining their expertise, the two specialists’ aim is to connect Europe to international markets – starting with the United States.

Short sellers circle AirAsia after stock hits one-year high

Bloomberg | March 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways presses U.K. for clear plan to reopen travel

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Bloomberg | Top Story | March 13, 2021

British Airways presses U.K. for clear plan to reopen travel

British Airways called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government to set a firm plan for resuming international flights, including timelines and conditions that the airline can use to plan ahead for the summer season.