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National Airlines welcomes fourth Boeing 777 Freighter to Its freighter fleet

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 777-200 Freighter.

Global GSA Group opens new offices in Argentina

AJOT Newsroom | August 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

ECS Group appoints St Amand as COO Americas

ECS Group has appointed Eric St Amand as Chief Operating Officer Americas.

Amazon plans drone delivery expansion to about 500 US locales

Reuters | August 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Amazon said it will expand its drone delivery service to reach hundreds of U.S. cities and towns by year end, up from 11 locations where it currently operates serving multiple surrounding communities.

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AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026

LATAM Cargo relocates 15 lions and tigers from Argentina to North America

LATAM Cargo successfully operated a dedicated charter flight transporting 15 big cats (8 tigers and 7 lions) from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Denver, with a technical stop in Santiago, Chile. The animals' final destination is The Wild Animal Sanctuary, located in Keenesburg, Colorado.

Why maintenance capacity is becoming a strategic constraint for airlines and lessors

AJOT Newsroom | August 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Charters | Airlines

United completes phase one expansion of world’s largest pilot training facility

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

United and CAE celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world's largest pilot training facility.

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Alaska Airlines is adding Athens and Paris to its growing global network.

Cathay Cargo becomes launch customer for Unilode’s fire containment cover leasing solution

AJOT Newsroom | August 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The partnership brings together Cathay Cargo's commitment to operational excellence with Unilode's global expertise in aviation asset management, providing a fully managed leasing solution that gives airlines flexible access to certified Fire Containment Covers whenever and wherever they are needed.

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Stuart Todd | August 19, 2026

New EU customs rules for low-value imports reshaping traffic flows

Cross-border e-commerce air cargo is under pressure after EU customs changes, with China-Europe parcel volumes declining while logistics providers reassess capacity, bonded warehousing, regional distribution, and peak-season planning.

Board approves $19.9 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles airport

Reuters | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The board that oversees Washington Dulles airport voted on Wednesday to approve a $19.9 billion overhaul plan that includes $3.75 billion to build new underground...

Magma Aviation appoints Chapman Freeborn Greater China as General Sales and Service Agent

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Magma Aviation has appointed CF Greater China as its General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) for the Greater China market, underlining the company's commitment to fortifying its commercial presence in one of the world's most dynamic air cargo regions.

Flughafen Wien earnings rise 7% in first half of 2026 despite challenging market conditions

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Flughafen Wien AG in the first half of 2026: Earnings improvement of 7.0% thanks to international growth and cost discipline despite difficult market conditions and stagnating revenue (+0.9%)

AIR ONE and Proactive Logistic Solutions’ Boeing 747F transports gas turbine to Kazakhstan

AJOT Newsroom | August 19, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The outsize shipment, measuring close to 3 metres in height and weighing more than 8,400kgs, was travelling to Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan from Aberdeen on a Boeing 747-400F charter organised for PLS by AIR ONE, supporting one of the world's leading gas turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist.

CargoAi has been selected by Delta Cargo to power Its digital booking capabilities 

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Through this integration, more than 30,000 freight forwarders will gain seamless access to Delta Cargo’s capacity and pricing — via both the CargoAi marketplace and direct connections to leading TMS (Transport Management Systems). This ensures optimal visibility, automation, and reach across multiple booking environments.

Updates to the ANA Group FY2026 Aviation Transport Business Plan and ANA & Riyadh Air MoU

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

For the first time, ANA and JAL will coordinate flight schedules on this route by eliminating overlapping departure times to offer a more convenient and evenly distributed schedule.

Air Serbia expands CHAMP partnership with Traxon cargoHUB for cargo digitalization

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

By connecting to Traxon cargoHUB, Air Serbia now exchanges key cargo messages electronically, including FWB, FHL, and FSU, creating a more connected experience for freight forwarders and cargo partners.

Fraport announced as official airport partner for Routes World 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Routes World brings together senior decision-makers from airlines, airports, destinations and other aviation organisations to shape the future of global air connectivity.

Abra’s Gol and Avianca join forces to transport humanitarian aid to the Coffee Region

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The two operations made it possible to transport more than 40 tons of humanitarian aid, thanks to contributions from the Colombian Association of Food Banks (ABACO), the TAAP Foundation, the Mayor's Office of Bogotá, and the National Army of Colombia.

SolitAir charters new cargo service to Bishkek, extending its network into Kyrgyzstan

AJOT Newsroom | August 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

SolitAir has recently operated its first charter cargo service between Dubai World Central (DWC), Al Maktoum International Airport, and Bishkek's Manas International Airport (BSZ).

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