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Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, freighters, belly cargo, airports and more

Pharma.Aero releases white paper on precision therapy logistics

AJOT Newsroom | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

Showcasing advanced framework for personalized medicine

Avianca Cargo certified as Cargo iQ member for first time

AJOT Newsroom | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Avianca Cargo (Avianca) has become a certified Cargo iQ member after just over a year of membership.

US finalizes new Washington flights for Delta, United, American

Reuters | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air freight or expedited ground? Making the best logistics choice

AJOT Newsroom | December 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics

For decades, air freight has been seen as the go-to solution for urgent deliveries. However, it’s not without challenges. High costs, delays, and multiple handling points can make it less efficient than it appears.

Reported drones include aircraft and stars, US officials say

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Many of the reported drone sightings that have gripped the U.S. appear to be of commercial, hobby and law enforcement drones as well as aircraft or stars, U.S. officials said on Tuesday as they moved to bolster areas with more detection capabilities.

Eutelsat announces contract with Airbus for 100 satellites

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

French satellite company Eutelsat has chosen aerospace giant Airbus to build 100 small satellites for its OneWeb constellation extension, with deliveries to begin around the end of 2026.

Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews after security reporting failures, NYT reports

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Elon Musk and SpaceX face at least three federal reviews over whether they have complied with federal reporting rules aimed at protecting national security, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Air Canada Cargo notice of upcoming Canada ground handling charge adjustments

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

As a result of increases in inflationary and global costs, effective January 20, 2025, our ground handling charges in Canada are being updated as follows:

Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The airport is working towards scheduled e-commerce flights in the new year, and is developing a new export service to the Far East

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AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024

American Airlines Cargo enhances operations at London Heathrow

The carrier makes significant facility expansion, implements technology update

WFS opens fourth cargo terminal in Copenhagen for launch of E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling services in Denmark

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is to open a fourth warehouse facility at Copenhagen Airport to support the expansion of its specialised E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Scandinavia.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Trump support for ILA may make strike less likely

Challenge Group introduce an additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft to its fleet

AJOT Newsroom | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group unveiled its newest fleet addition—a Boeing 747-400 production freighter registered under its Belgian AOC—marking a bold milestone in its fleet expansion strategy and global mission to enhance cargo capabilities.

Air Canada eyes strong revenue growth by 2028, banks on robust leisure travel demand

Reuters | December 17, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Canada said on Tuesday it was targeting a 36% jump in its 2028 operating revenue from the current year, riding a wave of strong demand for leisure travel across domestic and international routes.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 49) - 2024

AJOT Newsroom | December 16, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo average spot rates rose by a further +4% in the first full week of December to a 2024 high of US$3.30 per kilo, driven by a +8% surge from Asia Pacific origins, as the sector’s strong but relatively stable fourth-quarter (Q4) peak season approaches its zenith.

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