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Magma Aviation highlights growth focus for 2026 and beyond

AJOT Newsroom | October 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Magma’s CEO Peter Kerins discussed Magma’s growth priorities, evolving market strategies, and how the company continues to position itself.

Airforwarders Association warns air freight not yet realigned as de-minimis era ends

AJOT Newsroom | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director, Brandon Fried, has warned that air freight networks are still adjusting to the end of de-minimis, with compliance tightening and the small-parcel model giving way to heavier, consolidated shipments.

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket to test reusable design

Reuters | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 11th Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas on Monday, a test mission to demonstrate the giant vehicle's reusable design for lofting satellites and eventually taking humans to the moon and Mars.

Brazil’s Gol to be taken private under new restructuring plan

Reuters | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade

Reuters | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing, Southwest Airlines Partner to set new standard for parts authentication

AJOT Newsroom | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing, in partnership with Southwest Airlines (SWA) and Aeroxchange Ltd., has successfully completed the aerospace industry's first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate.

TCE expands global network to Central America with new office in Costa Rica

AJOT Newsroom | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

2025 continues to be a landmark year for TCE as it strengthens its worldwide coverage with the opening of a new office at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica.

Islands of opportunity: Helicopter charters in Indonesia

AJOT Newsroom | October 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception.

Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie sign to broaden strategic partnership and codeshare expansion

AJOT Newsroom | October 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Turkish Airlines and Air Algérie have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and revise the Codeshare Agreement with a broadened scope.

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes

Reuters | October 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States, saying the reduced flight time this practice enables puts American carriers at a disadvantage.

Trump administration airs video at airports blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Reuters | October 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday began airing a video at airports across the country that blames Democrats for a nine-day-old government shutdown that has prompted significant flight delays.

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AJOT Newsroom | October 10, 2025

Autonomous aviation expert receives MBE from Prince William

One of the UK’s leading figures in autonomous technology was given the royal seal of approval this week at Windsor Castle.

US could dismiss air traffic controllers who fail to work during shutdown, transportation secretary says

Reuters | October 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that the government could dismiss air traffic controllers who repeatedly fail to show up for work during the government shutdown, saying a spike in absences is causing significant air disruptions.

Turkish Airlines chair says may switch Boeing 737 order to Airbus if engine talks fail

Reuters | October 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines could switch a recently announced order for Boeing 737 MAX jets to rival Airbus if talks with engine supplier CFM fail to make progress, the airline's Chair Ahmet Bolat said.