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Weekly Air Cargo Trends – September 7 to 13, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Asia Pacific spot rates and tonnages strengthen further

ECS delivers time-critical industrial machinery by air

ECS managed a time-critical shipment of oversized industrial machinery from Minnesota to Trinidad and Tobago.

China making progress on finalizing Boeing purchases announced in May

Reuters | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China is making progress on a commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets it announced in May, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday.

US aircraft communications with FAA ‘incredibly insecure,’ senator says

Reuters | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo

A government watchdog report on Monday shows communications between US air traffic controllers and commercial airplanes are "incredibly insecure" and the Federal Aviation Administration must take steps to address threats, Senator Ron Wyden said.

DHL invests in Greater Middle East-Africa connectivity with new aviation lane

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Turkish Airlines named Europe’s Best Airline for the 11th time

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines received three prestigious accolades at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards: “Best Airline in Europe,” “World's Best Business Class Catering," and “Best Airline in Southern Europe”. Turkish Airlines also rose to 5th place in Skytrax’s “World’s Best Airlines” ranking.

US report says FAA must better address threats to aircraft communication

Reuters | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo

A government watchdog on Monday said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration must take new steps to address threats to aircraft communication, including spoofing and jamming.

Air Charter Service helps to power Ghana

Air Charter Service recently transported 163 tons of outsize machinery from India to Ghana for a power plant in Kumasi.

Aviation cargo records: What the RAMC reporting can and cannot show

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

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Reuters | September 18, 2026

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 additional 777F freighters

The FAA has approved a waiver allowing Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after 2028, helping bridge the gap until the next-generation 777-8F enters service and supporting continued U.S. aircraft exports.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for August 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Cathay Pacific carried 5% more passengers in August 2026 compared with August 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 3%. In the first eight months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 15% compared with the same period for 2025.

Aviator wins long-term Lufthansa Group full-handling contract in Norway

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new long-term contract with Lufthansa Group.

Krings joins Jettainer as Senior Global Account Manager

Jettainer is strengthening its global account management with the appointment of Jörg Krings as Senior Global Account Manager.

Holland & Knight grows aviation policy practice with addition of Tom Bush in Washington, D.C.

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice and specifically the expansion of its transportation policy practices with the addition of Tom Bush as a Senior Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., where he will focus on aviation policy matters.

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