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Alaska Airlines breaks ground on new hangar facility at Portland International Airport

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

Alaska Airlines celebrates the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new maintenance hangar in Portland, Oregon.

Vietnam Airlines appoints ECS Group as Cargo GSA in Korea

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

Vietnam Airlines has appointed ECS Group as its cargo General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) in South Korea.

Digital Matter launches the Griffin Air

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

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 22) - 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global traffic volume in terms of chargeable weight dropped in week 22 (25 to 31 May) by -9% week on week (WoW), largely in response to public holidays Pentecost, US Memorial Day and Eid al-Adha.

Airlines resume some Middle East flights but disruption continues

Reuters | June 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Some airlines are gradually restoring some flights to the Middle East although most suspensions are still in force after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, disrupting

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AJOT Newsroom | June 15, 2026

Airforwarders Association cautiously welcomes United States and Iran peace deal

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) cautiously welcomes the reported peace framework between the United States and Iran, which could help ease pressure on consumers and businesses in the United States, and the wider global economy.

Cargolux partners with Cathay Technologies to bring state-of-the-art Electronic Flight Folder on board

AJOT Newsroom | June 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

With a shared commitment to innovation and safe, seamless flight operations, Cargolux has partnered with Cathay Technologies to introduce the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) solution across its flight operations.

Cost risks loom for APAC airlines despite strong demand, reports IBA

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

Analysis from IBA has found that Asia-Pacific (APAC) airlines entered 2026 with strong demand momentum and improving profitability.

Fraport Traffic Figures – May 2026: Frankfurt back on passenger growth track

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport increase to 5.7 million – Total Group passengers grow to 17.1 million

Turkish Airlines wins 2026 APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe award for the fifth time

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, received the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award as part of the 2026 APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Best Airline Awards.

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

Reuters | June 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a decades-long dispute over aircraft subsidies with just days to go before their truce expires.

Why aircraft transitions in APAC require more than standard CAMO support

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Asia-Pacific remains one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, driven by fleet expansion, increasing aircraft leasing activity, and strong passenger demand.

Lufthansa Cargo exhibits at transport logistic China 2026

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lufthansa Cargo presents its latest solutions and industry expertise at transport logistic China 2026.

TIACA Executive Summit 2026 drew industry leadership to Warsaw

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) successfully concluded its Executive Summit 2026, held in Warsaw, Poland from June 1-3, bringing together more than 320 senior executives, thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the global air cargo supply chain.

Life on the edge of Musk’s Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

Reuters | June 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

The last time SpaceX launched a rocket in South Texas, charter boat captain Eddie Reyes was bobbing in a pontoon boat less than 2 miles from the pad with a group of paying passengers. A blast of flames erupted and shockwaves rattled the boat while the rocket climbed into the sky.

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AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2026

DSV launches direct Luxembourg–Indianapolis pharma air route

DSV launches the latest expansion of its Air ThermoDirect solution through Indianapolis International Airport, strategically strengthening pharmaceutical supply chains with enhanced cold-chain connectivity from one of the United States’ fastest-growing life sciences and healthcare logistics hubs.

Aviator Airport Alliance signs ground handling and de-icing agreement with Icelandair in Norway

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviator Airport Alliance has signed a new three-year agreement with Iceland’s flag carrier Icelandair.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport signs Guangzhou agreement to strengthen China trade lanes

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to support stronger trade ties between China and the United Kingdom.

TAP Air Cargo celebrates four years of partnership with CargoAi

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Digital solution enables instant coordination between several business partners

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Stuart Todd | June 09, 2026

Walsh holds nothing back in parting speech at IATA AGM

IATA’s Willie Walsh used his final AGM speech to call out aircraft manufacturers, engine makers, airports, and regulators as airlines face higher fuel costs, weaker cargo growth, delayed fleet renewals, and mounting pressure on the industry’s 2050 net-zero target.

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