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American Airlines Cargo promotes Cornwell to head of EMEA sales

American Airlines Cargo has promoted long-serving Cargo leader Andy Cornwell to the role of Head of Cargo Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Etihad Cargo celebrates two-year milestone with Ezhou Huahu Airport

AJOT Newsroom | August 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines.

United Airlines flights resume after it resolves technology glitch

Reuters | August 07, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines said a technology issue that led to a grounding of its flights for a few hours at U.S. airports and major delays across its network on Wednesday had been resolved.

Cathay Pacific warns of declining fares and cargo uncertainty

Reuters | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay Pacific Airways warned on Wednesday of declining airfares, challenges at its budget carrier and uncertain cargo market conditions, sending its shares down almost 10% to a one-month low.

Air cargo volumes see a surprise 5% jump in July as shippers circumventing tariffs opt for speed

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global air cargo volumes jumped +5% year-on-year in July as more shippers opted for the speed of airfreight to help circumvent U.S. tariffs, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta.

Air Canada flight attendants to return to bargaining on Friday, union says

Reuters | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada flight attendants are heading back to the bargaining table with the airline on Friday, after overwhelmingly approving a strike mandate this week that could allow them to walk off the job as early as August 16, their union said on Wednesday.

Brazil planemaker Embraer hopeful about fresh US sales despite tariffs

Reuters | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Embraer's CEO believes the planemaker will be able to sell its E2 regional jets to a U.S. carrier, but acknowledges that tariffs on Brazilian goods may complicate efforts to secure a groundbreaking first order.

Cathay Pacific orders 14 more Boeing 777-9 passenger jets

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane.

The Cathay Group announces solid 2025 interim results and orders more long-haul aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | August 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Cathay Group (Cathay) announced its 2025 Interim Results together with the exercise of purchase rights for an additional 14 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing Cathay’s total commitment to 35 such aircraft.

AIR ONE extends cargo portfolio with launch of scheduled 747 freighter services connecting the UK, Europe, the Middle East & Asia

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

AIR ONE is extending its global all-cargo services portfolio with the launch of scheduled Boeing 747-400 freighter operations connecting prime freight markets in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Nigeria seizes 1,600 birds at Lagos airport bound for Kuwait

Reuters | August 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

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American Airlines Cargo delivers the bold flavors of sought-after Brazilian root ginger

The 2025 fresh ginger season has successfully concluded, with record tons of premium-quality Brazilian ginger arriving via American Airlines Cargo flights.

M2P Consulting is new BARIG business partner

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

With M2P Consulting the airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) welcomes a new business partner that has already supported numerous airlines, airports, railway and logistics companies, and other providers with its consulting services.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Little ocean or air freight shake up ahead of August 7th so far

New generation widebody values up over 10% since 2021, reports IBA

AJOT Newsroom | August 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA reports that Market Values for new generation widebody aircraft have risen by an average of 11.6% since 2021, reflecting a sustained recovery in long-haul demand, active fleet renewal, and strong aircraft trading activity.

Holder announced as new CFO at Air Charter Service

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has appointed the highly experienced Kerry Holder to the position of Chief Financial Officer, taking over the position from Stewart Pitt who has held the role for 19 years, as he moves to a non-executive director position.

WorldACD weekly air cargo trends (week 30)

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Air cargo tonnages from China and Hong Kong to the US bounced back in the last full week of July as capacity returned following flight cancellations the previous week linked to Typhoon Wipha, although volumes to Europe have been slower to recover.

Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

The Asian offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have been exceptionally busy over the past month arranging almost 100 charter flights with more than 5,000 tons of cargo, following the closure of the Thailand-Cambodia land border.

Ontario, California, to Boise, Idaho aboard Alaska Air beginning January 2026

AJOT Newsroom | August 04, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials welcomed news that Alaska Air Group will begin service to Boise, Idaho, in January 2026, opening a long-sought route between the increasingly popular Southern California gateway and Idaho’s state capital.