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CargoAi posts record H1 2026 results as global forwarders accelerate their switch

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

CargoAi today announced record results for the first half of 2026, closing the period ahead of its own ambitious budget across all key indicators - while remaining fully profitable — and further cementing its position as the fastest-growing and most resilient digital platform in global airfreight.

SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday

Reuters | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

GE Aerospace unveils breakthrough in hybrid-electric flight

GE Aerospace has carried out the world’s first high-altitude flight assisted by hybrid-electric propulsion, it said on Monday, part of an arsenal of technologies for future jet engines being showcased at this year’s Farnborough Airshow.

Turkish Airlines signs multi-year agreement with CAE

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines has signed a contract with CAE at the Farnborough Airshow for the delivery of five full-flight simulators (FFS) and two flight training devices (FTD), with an option for two additional FFSs.

Daher Aircraft’s TBM 980 confirms its market success

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Daher Aircraft's flagship TBM 980 continues to build on strong market demand in the six months since its introduction, with a robust orderbook extending into mid-2027 and more than 30 aircraft already delivered.

TIACA appoints Tharakan as next Director General

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General.

Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more

Reuters | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Philippine Airlines confirmed 15 firm orders for Boeing 787-10s on Monday, with purchase rights for another five of the widebody jetliners.

Global GSA Group prepares for four additional Azul Logística A321Fs

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Global GSA Group is set to support Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras’ next phase of growth as the Brazilian carrier adds four Airbus A321 freighters to its fleet.

Pilotbase unveils safety suite at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

AJOT Newsroom | July 20, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Xeneta 2026 Air Freight Outlook update: Long-Term rates set to rise 5-15% full-year due to impact of Middle East Conflict

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

Shipper long-term rates were set to fall 5% to 10% in full-year 2026, those rates are now expected to rise 5% to 15%, driven primarily by the supply chain shock caused by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East in February.

U.S. cargo and passenger airlines gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026

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

This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.

CrownX | Driver app wins business for air freight trucking firms

The app connects cartage agents’ drivers and dispatch teams, providing real-time updates to help meet customers’ goals.

Avion Express Brasil announces leadership transition as company prepares for the next phase

Avion Express Brasil has announced a leadership transition.

The State of Air Cargo

Glyn Hughes is the Director General of TIACA | July 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

As we close the first half of 2026, the air cargo industry yet again breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Airlines gradually restore Middle East services after Iran conflict

Reuters | July 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

More airlines are restoring flights across the Middle East following the conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, but major carriers remain cautious and many routes...

SLI provides asset finance to e-Smart Group for fleet of up to 20 BETA Technologies electric aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

e-Smart Group has signed an agreement with SLI to lease up to 20 BETA Technologies all-electric aircraft to be deployed in e-Smart’s air cargo operations, initially in Europe.

Port Authority launches new websites for its commercial airports

AJOT Newsroom | July 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the completion of overhauls of the websites for its four commercial airports.

American Airlines Cargo establishes Pharma corridor connecting Europe and the U.S.

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The corridor is designed to support the growing demands of pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains, delivering a fully integrated, temperature-controlled logistics solution across both ground and air networks.

World’s Busiest Airports: Atlanta holds, Asia climbs

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

ACI World released final 2025 data confirming that air travel is approaching 10 billion passengers worldwide

Airport Cargo Community Systems deliver proven ROI and are accelerating air cargo digital transformation

AJOT Newsroom | July 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Air Cargo Community Systems (ACCS) are delivering measurable commercial and operational returns across the air cargo industry, with 63.1 per cent of users reporting the benefits of adoption outweigh implementation costs, according to a new white paper.

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