Air Cargo

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


Singapore Air won’t fire pregnant flight attendants anymore

Bloomberg | October 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

London Heathrow says demand outlook uncertain on economy, war

Bloomberg | October 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

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US airport websites knocked offline by pro-Russia hackers

Bloomberg | October 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

A pro-Russian group is claiming credit for a series of disruptions that temporarily knocked the websites of some US airports offline.

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New Video Based B737-Ng Training Platform About to Take Off

AJOT | October 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Following the unrivalled international success of their A320 training platform, V-Prep Visual Training are launching a new training package to support pilots flying the Boeing 737NG.

First Foreign 737 Max Flight Takes to Skies in China After Almost Four Years

Bloomberg | October 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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American Airlines Makes Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen

AJOT | October 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines today announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation.

Airlines Are Misleading Flyers With Carbon-Neutral Claims, Study Says

Bloomberg | October 10, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Southwest Pilots Back Boeing in Fight Over Max Certification

Bloomberg | October 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. gained an unlikely ally in the pilots of the world’s largest 737 operator as the planemaker lobbies Congress to extend the deadline for certifying its Max 10 and Max 7 models and avoid a potentially costly cockpit redesign.

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Gieri Hinnen to become Head of Global Cargo Sales from 1stFebruary 2023

AJOT | October 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | People | Appointments

He succeeds Alexander Arafa, who will be entering early retirement at the end of 2022 after 28 years working in various roles at Swissair, SWISS and Lufthansa Group.

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WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 39)

AJOT | October 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Air cargo rates stabilize but volumes remain weak

Cathay Needs Another 1,000 Flight Attendants as It Seeks to Restock Ranks

Bloomberg | October 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to expand its digital offering in a partnership with cargo.one

AJOT | October 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

• The airline is upgrading its advanced multi-channel digital distribution model by adding cargo.one’s booking functionality alongside its own successful myCargo offering. • This global partnership follows an extensive initiation phase with cargo.one that broadened reach and relevant customer traction.

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Cathay Pacific plans jet orders as Hong Kong airport expands

Bloomberg | October 06, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE about expanding its fleet, seeking to bounce back from the Covid pandemic as the opening of Hong Kong airport’s third runway swells capacity.

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All Nippon Airways and Nouvelair choose WFS for UK cargo handling contracts

AJOT | October 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) nationwide cargo handling network in the UK has earned new contracts with All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Tunisian airline, Nouvelair.

American Airlines court fight with Points Guy fails to settle

Bloomberg | October 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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IAG Cargo supports the transportation of thirty-four tons of emergency aid on flights to Pakistan

AJOT | October 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo, alongside its sister airline British Airways, has partnered with multiple aid organisations to offer the free transportation of vital emergency aid to Pakistan, in the wake of the devastating flood crisis • Over 34 tonnes of aid has been donated, including medical support and clothing which has already flown to Islamabad for onward transportation to the affected areas • The largest single movement of aid so far weighed eight tonnes and the flight was operated by a special team of cabin crew who all have a connection with Pakistan

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General spot rates fell 9% in September as lower demand and more capacity impacted a ‘jumpy’ air cargo market

AJOT | October 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Maritime | Liner Shipping

General air freight spot rates fell 9% year-over-year in September, to below the 2021 level for the first time this year, as returning global cargo capacity continued to outpace air cargo volumes, according to the latest weekly market data from industry analysts, CLIVE Data Services, part of Xeneta.

Aeroterm selects Lödige Industries for modernization project at New York’s JFK Airport
Air Cargo
AJOT | Top Story | October 05, 2022

Aeroterm selects Lödige Industries for modernization project at New York’s JFK Airport

Aeroterm, North America’s largest third party on-airport developer, has selected Lödige Industries, the world's leading provider of cargo terminal solutions, to install a state-of-the-art automated cargo system at John F. Kennedy International Airport‘s new 350,000-square-foot cargo facility. Lödige’s system will be exclusively used by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the main cargo handler at JFK.
3 types of customers who can benefit from secure drone delivery

AJOT | October 05, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

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