Air Cargo

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

China likens protesters to ‘terrorists’ as airport curbs access

Bloomberg | August 14, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Scores of Japan flights canceled as typhoon set to hit Thursday

Bloomberg | August 14, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Expat pilot turns self-styled whistle-blower after 737 Max crash

Bloomberg | August 14, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Partner’s Freight division arranges transport of more than 400 tonnes of aid to South Sudan

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Charters

Company provides urgent relief, flying critical supplies to capital city of Juba

Fraport Traffic Figures July 201: Cargo up 178,652 metric tons

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Fitch rates Hawaii Airport System CFC Revs ‘A’; Outlook stable

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

FIS Air Freight Report August 12, 2019

AJOT Newsroom | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo

August bid/offer interest and prices hold, with changes possible should the market remain at a lower level. September drops off 1 cent however spreads widen, reflecting significant uncertainty in the coming months. Q4 outlook on both the EU and US trade lanes remains consistent holding at $2.89 and $4.01.

Cathay’s parent backs Carrie Lam as Hong Kong protests rage

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Protesters swarm airport’s departures hall: Hong Kong update

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Airport chaos gives huge boost to rivals across border

Bloomberg | August 13, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

American Air judge blames unions for ‘devastating’ travel chaos

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A federal judge reinforced an order for American Airlines Group Inc. mechanics and other airport ramp workers to end an alleged work slowdown the carrier said has had a “devastating effect” on flights during the busy summer travel season.

Stephen M. Dickson sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | General

Chinese state-run firms tells employees to stop flying Cathay

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A Chinese state-run company told employees not to fly Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, a sign the fallout for Hong Kong’s dominant carrier is spreading after its employees took part in anti-Beijing protests.

Fraport reports stable performance achieved during the first six months of the 2019

AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

Stranded, squeezed and seething as Hong Kong Airport shuts down

Bloomberg | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo

Fitch Affirms New Orleans Airport, LA’s Revs at ‘A-’; Outlook Revised to Positive

AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

21 Air getting ready to grow and upgrade fleet

AJOT Newsroom | August 12, 2019 | Air Cargo | Freighters

21 Air has begun the process to add 767-300 freighter aircraft into fleet. The North Carolina All Cargo Air Carrier’s Technical team is finalizing the training program and applicable airline manuals in order to meet FAA regulations for such aircraft operations upgrade. As a result, 21 Air’s flight crews and operations personnel will undergo a 200/300 difference training program.

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AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2019

21 Air approved by the USDOT for all cargo scheduled services

Department of Transportation (DOT) to perform Scheduled Service Flights between the United States and Mexico. In its July 10, 2019 decision, the DOT states it found “no reason to question the carrier’s qualifications.”

USDOT final statement on enforcement priorities regarding service animals on flights

AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today issued a Final Statement of Enforcement Priorities Regarding Service Animals (link) that provides greater clarity to passengers, airlines, and other stakeholders about the DOT’s interpretation and enforcement of the existing service animal rules.