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Daher strengthens its United Arab Emirates presence for the defense and industrial services sectors

AJOT Newsroom | November 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

At the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Daher today announced the strengthening of the Group’s presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with its creation of the Daher Middle East Aviation Consultancy – a subsidiary dedicated to industrial services.

US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff

Reuters | November 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses and aims to head off another confrontation between airlines and telecom companies.

IAG Cargo announces the launch of the 2026 Graduate Programme

AJOT Newsroom | November 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that applications for its 2026 Graduate Programme are now open...

Skymetrix partners with 123Carbon platform

AJOT Newsroom | November 20, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

AIR ONE International Holdings establishes AIR ONE Technics at MBR Aerospace Hub, Dubai South

AJOT Newsroom | November 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Located at MBR Aerospace Hub, Dubai South, AIR ONE Technics will support the group’s technical operations in the United Arab Emirates.

Silk Way West Airlines expands fleet with two additional Airbus A350F freighters

AJOT Newsroom | November 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Silk Way West Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of two additional A350F freighters, bringing its total order for this next-generation model to four aircraft. This significant milestone reinforces the airline’s commitment to fleet modernization and sustainable growth.

Ethiopian Airlines expands A350 fleet with six new A350-900s

AJOT Newsroom | November 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has placed a firm order for 6 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa.

CCE Group, Emirates sign MoU to advance cabin and cargo innovation

AJOT Newsroom | November 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CCE Group and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore expanded long-term industrial, services, digital, and commercial collaboration in the UAE.

US airline group urges Congress to pay controllers during future shutdowns

Reuters | November 19, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

The head of a trade group representing major U.S. airlines will call on Wednesday for permanently ending aviation disruptions during government shutdowns by

Allegiant pilots demand pay raise, better schedules in pickets at US airports

Reuters | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Allegiant Air pilots picketed at 22 U.S. airports on Tuesday, demanding higher pay and better scheduling as labor contract talks with the carrier have stalled after several years of negotiations.

WestJet expands routes, strengthens Halifax as Atlantic gateway

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

WestJet announced a major expansion of its leisure travel network, reinforcing Halifax's role as a critical transatlantic bridge and a dynamic gateway for both domestic and international travel.

Ethiopian Airlines commits to order 11 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that Africa’s largest carrier has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 B737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.

Boeing 777X delays surge 777-300ER values 78%, IBA reports

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

IBA reports that half-life market values for the Boeing 777-300ER have jumped 78% in 2025 to about US$47.6M, up from the lows of circa US$26.7M recorded in 2022 for a 2010 vintage.

Antonov Airlines delivers time-critical woodyard machinery parts across continents

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

ANTONOV Airlines in cooperation with Kuehne + Nagel delivered woodyard machinery parts by ANDRITZ from Tallin, Estonia to Chile.

Gulf Air increases Boeing 787 Dreamliner order

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing and Gulf Air announced the airline has finalized a firm order for 15 787 Dreamliners with options for three more as the Bahrain-based carrier looks to further develop its international network.

European Cargo joins growing list of airlines partnering with Unilode to drive global ULD pooling

AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

European Cargo has partnered with Unilode Aviation Solutions to introduce a digitalized ULD pooling management solution across its global cargo operations.

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AJOT Newsroom | November 18, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection aids in trade fraud case with 2 arrests, $13.6M gold seizure

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers with the John F. Kennedy International Airport partnered with Homeland Security Investigations and the Internal Revenue Service in a multiyear trade fraud investigation that led to two arrests, the seizure of $13.36 million in gold, and the identification of a suspected $86.47 million in evaded duties.

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