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United Airlines jet loses wheel in repeat of March incident

Bloomberg | July 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. says another of its Boeing Co. aircraft lost a main landing gear wheel while taking off Monday, a near repeat of an incident in March that helped trigger a federal safety review of the carrier.

Caribbean Airlines Cargo adopts CHAMP’s Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes

AJOT Newsroom | July 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Longtime CHAMP customer, Caribbean Airlines Cargo, adds Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot Quotes to its numerous existing CHAMP products...

U.S. jet fuel consumption in 2023 remained below the pre-pandemic high

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Energy

Annual jet fuel consumption in the United States grew in 2023 for the third year in a row but remained below the pre-pandemic peak in 2019, suggesting U.S. aviation had not fully returned to normal operations in the third year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boeing in talks to preserve US government contracts business

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo

Top Thai budget carrier expects 2024 core profit to hit record

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA says thousands of Boeing jets need oxygen generators checked

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

More than 2,600 Boeing Co. 737 jets registered in the US will need to have their oxygen generators inspected after multiple reports of some units shifting out of position, which could prevent them from providing oxygen in an emergency.

Global volumes rise again in June as market indicates a ‘hot Q4’ for air cargo rates

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The global air cargo market is heading towards a ‘hot Q4’ of rate increases after a sixth straight month of double-digit growth in June, with a warning that shippers and forwarders ill-prepared for this year’s peak season may find themselves ‘at the mercy of the market,’ according to the latest analysis by Xeneta.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 26)

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages up +12% in the first half of 2024

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AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024

American Airlines submits application to USDOT to serve San Antonio International Airport from Washington Reagan National

American has formally submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, nonstop service between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Airbus delivers 67 planes in June after slashing annual target

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Air taps new board member in showdown with Elliott

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co., which is facing demands for sweeping leadership and business changes from activist Elliott Investment Management, has named aviation industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal to its board.

Ethiopian Airlines expands with new multiple routes in June 2024

AJOT Newsroom | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

4 new routes, 6 increased frequencies and 6 prestigious awards

Boeing, Airbus delays bring older planes to DAE’s repair shops

Bloomberg | July 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Europe’s cheap airline stocks fail to get a peak season boost

Bloomberg | July 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

DFW Airport team with NCTCOG to reduce freight congestion with technology

AJOT Newsroom | July 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has announced traffic signal technology system partnerships to help trucks move more efficiently through...

EVA Air Boeing 777 wing damaged after Vietnam pole collision

Bloomberg | July 05, 2024 | Air Cargo

Global volumes rise again in June as market indicates a ‘hot Q4’ for air cargo rates

AJOT Newsroom | July 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

The global air cargo market is heading towards a ‘hot Q4’ of rate increases after a sixth straight month of double-digit growth in June...

Aviation Subcommittee holds hearing on bottlenecks in aviation workforce pipelines

AJOT Newsroom | July 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

NAV AERO expands its global cargo GSSA network with the addition of CRS Spain

AJOT Newsroom | July 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

NAV AERO is expanding its global GSSA network with CRS Airlines Representatives Spain, a key General Cargo Sales Agent in the Iberian Peninsula. This step underscores its commitment to providing excellent service and enhancing connectivity across Europe and worldwide.

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Bloomberg | July 03, 2024

Southwest Air adopts poison pill to counter activist Elliott

Southwest Airlines Co. has adopted a shareholder rights plan to defend against a push for a leadership overhaul and other changes by activist firm Elliott Investment Management.

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