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VAI urges confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator

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Reuters | June 10, 2025

Boeing books 303 new orders and hits 737 MAX production target in blockbuster May

Boeing is heading into the Paris Air Show after a blockbuster May that included booking 303 new orders and rolling out 38 new 737 MAX jets, a production rate that it has been working to reach for more than a year. The company also delivered 45 aircraft last month, it said Tuesday.

WestJet Cargo expands network portfolio, adding three new Cuban destinations

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

WestJet Cargo announced expansion of its network, following the successful integration of Sunwing Airlines into the WestJet Group.

Hactl crowned “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year”

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named “Regional Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at the World Air Cargo Awards 2025.

Global GSA Group partners with Qantas to boost cargo network from Europe to Australia

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global GSA Group and Qantas have announced a new pan-European cargo partnership leveraging Qantas’ direct services from Rome and Paris and Global GSA Group’s extensive interline connections.

Chapman Freeborn agrees to new partnership with 4AIR to mark World Environment Day

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters | Green Shipping

Chapman Freeborn has agreed a new strategic partnership with sustainable aviation specialist 4AIR on World Environment Day as part of its long-term strategy to reduce emissions.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 22) - 2025

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Worldwide tonnages rebounded +4% in May...

IBA predicts up to 800 commercial aircraft orders at Paris Air Show

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

By Dr. Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist IBA Since the air shows restarted back in 2022, the key factor dominating them has been the supply chain. While that is far from going away anytime soon, threats of protectionism have bumped it off the top spot once again.

KlasJet signs ACMI agreement with Air Cairo

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to provide chartered flights this summer.

Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision

Reuters | June 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.

Air cargo ‘piggybacks global uncertainty’ as demand grows +6% in May, but sentiment drives first rates decline in a year

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

While international trade continued to flow in May and global air cargo volumes rose +6% year-on-year, market sentiment and concerns over what comes next saw airfreight spot rates decline for the first time in a year, according to Xeneta’s latest market analysis.

Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk, jolting US space program

Reuters | June 06, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

About $22 billion of SpaceX's government contracts are at risk and multiple U.S. space programs could face dramatic changes in the fallout from Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's explosive feud on Thursday.

Avianca Cargo announces a collaboration agreement with Amazon Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | June 05, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Avianca Cargo announced its collaboration agreement with Amazon Air Cargo with an initial daily 767 -300 F charter operation between Bogotá and Miami, that will enhance air freight capabilities between the United States and Latin America, with operations beginning April 8, 2025.

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