Air Cargo

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

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WestJet investing in the future of sustainable aviation fuel in Canada

• Airline is the first Canadian operator to offer regular sustainable aviation fuel flights with three-month route commitment from San Francisco to Calgary • Flight program marks first step in building awareness of importance of sustainable aviation fuel in decarbonization of Canada's airline industry

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Lödige Industries named Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year

AJOT | November 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

More than 15 million tonnes of air cargo are handled annually with Lödige Industries' terminal technology. For one of its latest innovations, the intelligent Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) for flexible and scalable ULD transport, the company with headquarters in Germany has now been named "Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year" at this year's Payload Asia Awards in Singapore. This is the 9th time that the international trade journal for logistics has awarded this prestigious prize.

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Virgin Atlantic seeks new Heathrow slots for expanded schedule

Bloomberg | November 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is seeking additional operating slots at London’s Heathrow Airport as the carrier looks to add more routes to the US and Asia with the arrival of new jets from Airbus SE.

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GEODIS extends freight forwarding services with a southern Spain office

AJOT | November 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Global logistics provider’s Freight Forwarding Line of Business has established a new service hub for customers in the Andalusia and Extremadura regions of Spain. The office in Seville commenced business as of 1st October.

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Magaya partners with CargoAi to offer airfreight rates to its customers

AJOT | November 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

CargoAi, airfreight’s fastest growing digital enabler, and Magaya, a provider of the leading digital freight platform for logistics service providers, today announced a strategic technology partnership that will allow Magaya Rate Management customers to easily connect to all CargoAi digital solutions.

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Intercargo SAU has recertified ISAGO audit

AJOT | November 03, 2022 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Throughout July, 2022, INTERCARGO SAU underwent a comprehensive IATA (International Air Transport Association) Audit to recertify ISAGO quality norm at Headquarters (MGQ) and Ezeiza, Aeroparque and Mendoza Stations (STN) IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Certification is the Ground Operations’ Safety Audit performed by IATA, the organization which gathers and recommends good practices for the commercial aviation industry worldwide.

Boeing is making a comeback with $10 billion in cash by mid 2020s, CEO says

Bloomberg | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Italy plans reset of ITA Airways sale with opening for Lufthansa

Bloomberg | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Economic impact of Ontario International Airport is felt across the region, new study shows

AJOT | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is an economic engine for Southern California, generating $3.8 billion a year in activity, supporting 27,800 jobs and serving as the hub of a global logistics network that produces $17.8 billion in economic output, a new study shows.

No peak season in sight as general air cargo market demand dips -8% in October

AJOT | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

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Etihad doubles cool storage capacity at Abu Dhabi Airport’s cargo village to ratify pharma business

AJOT | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, in partnership with Etihad Airport Services and Abu Dhabi Airports, are preparing to launch a new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical cool chain facility. Due to go into operation soon, the facility will significantly expand Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) pharmaceutical handling and storage.

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Lufthansa Cargo reorganizes sales regions and enhances digital sales function

• Streamlining from seven to five Sales Regions worldwide • Digital Sales defined as a key customer-facing function • New appointments to management positions

Korean Air to check Airbus A330 fleet after runway overshoot

Bloomberg | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Virgin Atlantic to resist Christmas capacity caps at Heathrow

Bloomberg | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Americans fed up with tiny airline seats flood FAA with complaints

Bloomberg | November 02, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Copa Airlines brings CHAMP’s Traxon Global Customs to Brazil ahead of advance filing becoming mandatory

AJOT | November 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Transport of lithium-ion batteries – a continuous threat

AJOT | November 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

United Airlines pilots reject tentative contract agreement

Bloomberg | November 01, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Carlyle Aviation sues insurers over seized planes in Russia

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Bloomberg | Top Story | November 01, 2022

Carlyle Aviation sues insurers over seized planes in Russia

Carlyle Aviation Partners said it sued a group of insurance companies and re-insurers claiming they failed to pay for losses stemming from the seizure of planes leased to Russian airlines following the invasion of Ukraine.