Air Cargo

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FAA to strengthen oversight as Boeing set to resume 737 MAX production

Reuters | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will boost its oversight of Boeing as the planemaker prepares to resume production of its 737 MAX jets following a 53-day strike that ended earlier this week.

Ontario International Airport celebrates continued growth, robust partnerships during State of the Airport event

AJOT Newsroom | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

TCS signs multi-year deal with Air France-KLM to accelerate data-driven aviation

AJOT Newsroom | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Air France-KLM warns of higher annual costs after Q3 profit miss

Reuters | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM on Thursday reported a bigger-than-expected drop in its quarterly operating result and warned that this year's costs would be higher than previously projected.

Sumitomo JV secures right to place order for up to 100 Archer air-taxis

Reuters | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Bombardier’s quarterly revenue beats on services business boost

Reuters | November 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazil’s Gol signs deal with Abra for credit to exit Chapter 11

Reuters | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazilian airline Gol said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with shareholder Abra to reinforce its current restructuring plan and raise credit to exit bankruptcy, including the conversion of $950 million in Abra's secured debt into Gol shares.

Safran appoints new CEOs for its Aircraft Engines, Electrical & Power units

Reuters | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines welcomes Africa’s first A350-1000 aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa announces the arrival of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000.

SATS and WFS unite with a new visual identity

AJOT Newsroom | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

SATS Ltd (SATS) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), known collectively as the SATS Group, today launch a new unified global visual identity to reflect their integration and vision to become the world’s leading aviation solutions provider.

Air Charter Service’s Brisbane operation growing fast

AJOT Newsroom | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

Air Charter Service’s office in Brisbane has experienced incredible growth over the past year, in terms of charter numbers, revenue and the size of the team.

Chapman Freeborn negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline

AJOT Newsroom | November 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

Vital short notice automotive spare parts delivery demands lateral thinking approach from experienced charterer.

Freightos Weekly Update

Ortega takes charge of ECS Group’s expansion in the Americas

• Strengthening commercial presence and cohesion across the Americas • Focus on digital transformation and customer-centric strategies • Over 30 years of experience within ECS Group

Boeing strike ends as workers accept new contract

Reuters | November 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing's U.S. West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Monday, ending a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker.

SmartLynx Airlines appoints Jan as Director Flight Operations

SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo and charter operator, announces the appointment of Tomas Jan (Tomáš Ján) as the Director of Flight Operations (DFO).

Menzies Aviation extends MACH roll-out to 28 new locations

AJOT Newsroom | November 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced an extension of its partnership with Wipro to roll-out the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system to 28 new stations in 2025.