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AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2018

UT works with Uber and Army Research Labs on new uberAIR program

Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin will work with the U.S. Army Research Labs (ARL) and Uber Elevate to help develop new rotor technology for vehicles that will be used in Uber’s proposed urban aviation ride-share network — called uberAIR.

Turkish Airlines bids to buy second Istanbul airport

Bloomberg | August 09, 2018 | Air Cargo

American Airlines Cargo achieves record-setting quarter

AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Several key trends contributed to the record month and quarter. E-Commerce related movements continue to support significant growth across the network, particularly out of Asia, Europe and Brazil, while pharmaceuticals, fruit and flowers were the largest growing commodities throughout the timeframe.

Aeroflot shares plunge as US sanctions raise flight-ban risk

Bloomberg | August 09, 2018 | Air Cargo

Ryanair labor spat builds to crescendo with Friday strikes

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo

Emirates SkyCargo helps deliver healthcare from South Korea to Africa

AJOT Newsroom | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline and the world’s largest international cargo airline has helped deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to several countries in Africa.

Crowley Fuels and Ravn Air Group sign long-term contract

AJOT Newsroom | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo

Crowley Fuels, LLC, and Ravn Air Group (“Ravn”) announced today that the two companies have executed a long-term contract to provide aviation fuel and services to Alaska’s largest regional airline, headquartered in Anchorage.

FIS Air Cargo Forward Curve

AJOT Newsroom | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

For the first time in four weeks Air Cargo rates have begun to slow up. This is as expected due to the lull that we usually see over the summer months.

Singapore lands on Wilhelmsen as a maritime partner for drone delivery

AJOT Newsroom | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Announced during the Aviation Community Reception, hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Wilhelmsen Ships Service has been selected to help develop the future Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) regulatory framework for Singapore and will receive dedicated funding for their shore-to- ship delivery project.

Ryanair labor spat to reach summer crescendo with Friday strikes

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM considering Air Canada executive as CEO, Union says

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018

Toddler’s popsicle-by-air marks milestone in US drone delivery

From her home in a wooded hollow in Virginia hill country, Brianna Smith and her two-year-old son Jack entered the aviation record books on Tuesday.

Cathay Pacific slumps to a surprise loss as crude oil hobbles recovery

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | Air Cargo

Environmentalists sue to block Heathrow Airport’s third runway

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cathay Pacific’s recovery hits rough patch on oil, trade war

Bloomberg | August 06, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aeroflot announces Q2 and 6M 2018 RAS financial results

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

All Delta Cargo products now bookable online

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Don’t Wait Act Now” says eco-conscious Hactl

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has marked the latest phase in its long-running “Green Terminal” environmental programme, with an event entitled “Don’t Wait Act Now” that included a show of upcycled fashion modelled by Hactl staff.

IAG Cargo announced Q2 2018 results

AJOT Newsroom | August 03, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IAG Cargo has announced its Q2 2018 results, reporting commercial revenues of €281m over the period from April 1 to June 30, 2018, an increase of 9.6 per cent on 2017 at constant exchange.