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AJOT Newsroom | April 28, 2025

WestJet Cargo expands service to South Korea

WestJet Cargo has announced the expansion of its Calgary-Seoul (Incheon International Airport) service, doubling its flight frequencies to meet growing demand for air cargo and passenger transportation between Canada and South Korea.

LATAM and Delta expand joint venture to Argentina

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Two years after the initiation of their Joint Venture (JV), Delta and LATAM celebrated an agreement to include Argentina within the scope of the JV, allowing their customers access to a network of over 200 destinations between the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The agreement will enable the offering of enhanced air transportation services and strengthen benefits for customers.

Safran says China to exempt jet engines and parts from tariffs

Reuters | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

China has decided to grant exemptions from import tariffs for some aircraft parts, including jet engines, the head of French engine maker Safran said on Friday.

TIACA announces jury selection for inaugural Inspirational Leader Award - nominations now open

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Jet engine maker Safran’s revenues rise 17% in first quarter

Reuters | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Shares in Safran rose on Friday after the French jet engine maker reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenues and said it was studying ways to manage the impact of global trade tensions.

Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say

Reuters | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Air India is in talks with U.S. planemaker Boeing to acquire around 10 737 MAX jets after Chinese customers started rejecting

Cathay Pacific launches direct flight to Dallas

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

This new route heralds an exciting chapter in the expansion of Cathay Pacific’s North America network, further enhancing the global connectivity of its home hub, Hong Kong, while providing greater choice and convenience for customers.

Lufthansa Cargo christens newest freighter “¡Hola Argentina!”

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Yesterday, Thursday 24 April 2025, Lufthansa Cargo christened the latest addition to its own freighter fleet underlining its purpose of enabling global business. The aircraft with the registration D-ALFL has been named in line with the ‘Say hello around the world’ concept, with which the leading cargo carrier has been naming its aircraft acknowledging the markets within its route network since 2013: ‘¡Hola Argentina!’, highlighting Argentina's connection to the global airfreight market through Lufthansa Cargo.

Heathrow Airport targets Black Country manufacturers with new global opportunities

AJOT Newsroom | April 25, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Black Country manufacturers are being encouraged to tap into the capacity of Heathrow Airport in a bid to boost global opportunities.

United invests in next generation blended wing aircraft start-up JetZero

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

United has announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience.

Spirit Airlines gets approval for NYSE American listing

Reuters | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines said on Thursday it has received an approval to list its shares on the NYSE American, weeks after the low-cost carrier emerged from bankruptcy.

Boeing CEO ‘won’t be shy’ about bringing in new execs if needed

Reuters | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg praised the performance of upper management at the company on Thursday, but said at its annual general meeting that he would not hesitate to add personnel if needed.

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AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025

DHL expands next-day Medical Express service and clinical trial platform

• Expansion in Brazil supports the biopharma and clinical research sectors • Leverages U.S. flight from Miami (MIA) to Cincinnati (CVG) Hub to enhance connectivity for centralized labs, achieving a 30-hour turnaround for patient samples • DHL Express service centers in Brazil now certified for the transportation of biological materials

B&H Worldwide completes first helicopter transport for Pacific Aircraft Services

B&H Worldwide, the global leader in aerospace logistics, has successfully completed its first helicopter transport project for Pacific Aircraft Services, based in Christchurch, with the delivery of an Airbus H125 helicopter into New Zealand.

New connection from Munich Airport to the Far North: Norwegian Air Shuttle flies twice weekly to Tromsø

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced a new route from Munich Airport: starting with the next winter schedule, the airline will fly twice a week to Tromsø.

CPaT announces new contract with leading maintenance provider across the Philippines, Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation.

Air Charter Service opens fourth office in Germany

AJOT Newsroom | April 24, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has opened a new office in Cologne, Germany, the company’s fourth in the country, complementing its charter operations in Frankfurt and Munich, and its ACS Time Critical headquarters, also in Frankfurt.

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