Air Cargo

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

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IAG Cargo invests 1.5 million Euros in Madrid perishables facility expansion

AJOT | April 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has recently invested €1.5 million into the expansion of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid. This forms part of a total €12 million invested in the business’ Spanish hub over the last 6 years...

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Air France-KLM looks to cut costs as first quarter loss widens

Bloomberg | April 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM will freeze the hiring for support staff as part of a cost-cutting drive after reporting a wider first-quarter operating loss amid higher expenses, the conflict in the Middle East and lower cargo unit revenue.

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Lifting the world’s largest aircraft

Modulift’s legacy aircraft lifting systems recover the world’s largest planes in its 17-year-long history with AMS Aircraft Recovery

Bangkok Airports set for $4.8 billion expansion as tourism booms

Bloomberg | April 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Jettainer celebrates its 20th anniversary

AJOT | April 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Founded in 2004, Jettainer began operations with an initial ULD fleet of approximately 27,000 units at a site near Frankfurt Airport. Since then, Jettainer has evolved into a global leader in ULD management and now operates at 15 major hubs in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas...

WestJet connects Edmonton to one of the world’s busiest global hubs with its first flight to Atlanta

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AJOT | Top Story | April 30, 2024

WestJet connects Edmonton to one of the world’s busiest global hubs with its first flight to Atlanta

Departure of inaugural flight unlocks a world of opportunity for inbound tourism and investment attraction to Alberta's capital city

Lufthansa, Air France seek savings after disruptions hurt profit

Bloomberg | April 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 16)

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Mother’s Day flower shipments boost global tonnages...

Bonza has planes repossessed, cancels flights, AFR says

Bloomberg | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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SWISS head of cargo Stoll to leave the company

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Lorenzo Stoll, Head of Cargo at Swiss International Air Lines, is to leave the company after 11 years. Stoll presently heads SWISS’s Swiss WorldCargo division, with overall charge of all the company’s airfreight activities.

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Qatar Airways renews partnership with UNHCR to support communities in need

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The national airline of the State of Qatar, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency extend their partnership for another two years from 2024 through 2025

American Air dropping some global flights on Boeing 787 delays

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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 29, 2024

American Air dropping some global flights on Boeing 787 delays

American Airlines Group Inc. is cutting some international flights and reducing the frequency of others because beleaguered planemaker Boeing Co. won’t deliver as many widebody aircraft as planned this year.

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ECS Group selects Rotate’s live capacity data product

AJOT | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

• ECS Group selects best-in-industry capacity data product to maximize strategic growth potential and strengthen leading GSSA position • Rotate’s Live Capacity provides real-time data on market trends and capacity fluctuations enabling quick adaptation to changing conditions in a highly competitive air cargo market • Rotate’s product contributes to diversifying ECS Group's capabilities and increase its market reach and customer value proposition

Dubai to proceed with $35B expansion plan at Al Maktoum Airport

Bloomberg | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

China Southern joins deal frenzy for C919 jet to rival duopoly

Bloomberg | April 29, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Stonemont announces industrial development close to Tampa International Airport

AJOT | April 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | Logistics

100,620-square-foot facility offers premier location in high-competition market, continues Stonemont’s expanding footprint across the state

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Maersk boosts Wetherell to Global Chief of Air Freight Forwarding

Chris Barnett | April 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Maersk boosts Wetherell to Global Chief of Air Freight Forwarding, advances Mayhew to lead No. America region

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IAG gets EU warning shot over €400 million Air Europa deal

Bloomberg | April 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IAG SA’s €400 million ($428 million) takeover of Air Europa risks being derailed for a second time, unless the firms fix a list of anticompetitive concerns handed down by European Union regulators.

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Fraport launches masterplan and comprehensive investment package for cargo at FRA

AJOT | April 26, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Strategic development in line with growing demand – Three key initiatives comprising digitization and process innovation, space optimization, and space development

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AJOT | Top Story | April 26, 2024

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transport lions Vasylyna and Nikola to South Africa

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is proud to play a significant role in this journey, leveraging its extensive experience in transporting wild animals. The airline boasts a dedicated animal hotel at its KLM Cargo facilities at Schiphol and expert staff members who diligently oversee the welfare of animals throughout the trip...