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FAA holds meeting with US airlines to cap Newark flights

Reuters | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration is holding a two-day meeting with major airlines on Wednesday to discuss its proposal to cut flights at Newark Liberty International Airport in order to address major delays.

Security and compliance top priorities for GSSAS reveals Awery poll of FEDAGSA membership

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Complete data security and compliance are top priorities for GSSAs investing in digital platforms according to a recent poll conducted by Awery Aviation Software (Awery) during a session with members of the Federation of Airline General Sales and Service Agents (FEDAGSA).

Baltic Exchange and TAC Index launch Baltic Air Freight Spot Indices in response to volatile air cargo market

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Baltic Exchange has expanded its benchmarking data in the air freight sector with the launch of the Baltic Air Freight Spot Indices, developed in partnership with leading air cargo pricing specialists TAC Index.

S&P Global: Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. ratings affirmed at ‘A+’; outlook remains stable

AJOT Newsroom | May 14, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

AviLease places first direct Boeing order for up to 30 737 MAX jets

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Boeing and AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, announced the lessor has placed its first direct order for Boeing airplanes with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more.

Ampaire first to achieve FAA G-1 certification basis for hybrid electric propulsion system

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

This approval establishes the airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA Supplemental Type Certification

Pilot phase launches: pick-up process for air cargo goes digital

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | General | Technology

The air cargo IT company allivate is digitalizing the pick-up process for import shipments at Frankfurt Airport.

Aircargonet International enters new partnership with airBaltic

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

Aircargonet International announced a new partnership with the national Latvian airline airBaltic after successfully winning a tender process.

Etihad Cargo introduces new regional structure to support network growth

AJOT Newsroom | May 13, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tihad cargo introduces new regional structure to support network growth

Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Under the agreements announced, Delta and Korean will acquire independent equity stakes totaling 25% in WestJet. Delta will be investing US$330 million and acquiring a 15% stake, and Korean will invest US$220 million in exchange for a 10% stake.

T&I Committee to examine implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

US considering Qatar offer of plane, not worried about payback, White House says

Reuters | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

President Donald Trump's administration will act according to the law on Qatar's offer of a plane to the Defense Department and is not worried about what the Qataris might ask in

Thai Airways strengthens Nordic presence with HWF by ECS Group as GSSA in Sweden and Denmark

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Thai Airways has selected ECS Group, through its subsidiary HWF Scandinavia and Finland, as its exclusive General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) in Sweden and Denmark, effective May 15, 2025 — reaffirming a strong and long-standing partnership.

Qatar Airways Cargo accelerates Australian exports with Virgin Australia partnership

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

In a new partnership with Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Cargo will offer customers an additional 180+ tons of cargo capacity per week across Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth — three of Australia’s most critical export hubs.

Maastricht Aachen Airport appoints De Mieter to boost cargo handling

Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) has appointed Pascale De Mieter as Cargo Sales Executive, reinforcing the airport’s commitment to expanding its cargo handling operations.

Alaska Airlines adds non-stop service to Tokyo from Seattle via Hawaiian Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Alaska Airlines celebrated a new global connection between the Pacific Northwest and Japan with an inaugural flight, May 12, 2025, between the hometown hub in Seattle and Tokyo Narita, operated by Hawaiian Airlines' long-haul aircraft.

Turkish Cargo and Atlas Air Worldwide sign long-term partnership

AJOT Newsroom | May 12, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has signed a long-term partnership with Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, as part of Turkish Cargo’s ongoing efforts to expand its global service network.

Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite Pete Shimer to the board of directors

Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the election of Pete Shimer to the company's board of directors. Shimer began as an auditor and has since held numerous C-suite positions at international public accounting firm Deloitte, most recently serving as its interim chief executive officer.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 18) - 2025

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

Air Canada bookings to US decline by ‘low teens’ on trade tensions, CEO says

Reuters | May 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada is seeing a "low teens" percentage decline in bookings over the next six months for trips across the U.S. border amid trade tensions and a weaker Canadian dollar, the airline's CEO said on Friday.

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