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New upgraded points study reveals U.S. airports that require the longest layovers

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

Missing a connecting flight is one of the most frustrating travel setbacks, and at some airports, travelers need far more time than they might expect to make a connection.

DHL partners with Stasher to offer convenient luggage storage

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

Service to launch in 30 U.S. cities ahead of FIFA World Cup Games

[Freightos Weekly Update] Ocean rates climbing, with more increases expected soon

The brief Israel-Iran military exchange ended without materially changing the broader freight picture: higher oil prices are still the main market impact, though this development could mean a HOrmuz reopening is further off.

Frontier Airlines to return to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport with new nonstop service to Las Vegas

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

Delta Cargo named Official Airline Sponsor of the WCA Specialty Logistics Conference 2026

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

WCAworld is pleased to announce that Delta Cargo will serve as the Official Airline Sponsor of the WCA Specialty Logistics Conference 2026 (WCASLC 2026).

Senators seek probe into US transport chief road trip paid for by corporate donors

Reuters | June 09, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

A group of six Democratic senators on Monday sought a government probe into U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for taking a road trip for a family vacation filmed for a web video series that was paid for by corporate donors whose companies his department regulates.

Solitair connects Global North with Global South cargo network appointing OpenSky World

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

UAE-based cargo carrier strengthens global network weeks after receiving ACC3 designation authorising it to operate secure cargo and mail services into Europe

Global air cargo spot rates jumped +41% in May, but some relief may be on the way for shippers

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

After hitting a three-year high in the previous month, global air cargo spot rates jumped up again in May, rising +41% year-on-year, but the pricing pressures on shippers may start to ease in June, according to industry analysts, Xeneta.

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Reuters | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity.

WestJet and Icelandair deepen partnership with reciprocal codeshare agreement

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Expanded partnership will connect guests via Keflavik from Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg to Icelandair's network across Europe

U.S. jet fuel production rises after prices doubled in March

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

Weekly estimates suggest U.S. jet fuel production has increased to record highs in response to elevated jet fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closed on February 28. Higher crude oil prices and supply concerns, particularly in Europe and Asia, which previously imported much of their jet fuel supply from the Persian Gulf, have driven up jet fuel prices.

U.S. airlines’ April 2026 aviation fuel cost up 26.2%, consumption down 2.6%

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

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.

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AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026

Delta marks inaugural Hong Kong–Los Angeles flights

New daily Airbus A350 service features enhanced premium experience and more than 30 convenient one-stop connections from LAX

Digitalization in air cargo: What sets it apart from other industries?

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Qatar Airways Cargo and QAS Cargo achieve IATA CEIV Fresh Recertification

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Qatar Airways Cargo, together with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (QAS Cargo), has secured IATA CEIV Fresh recertification for its Fresh product.

LATAM Brasil trims capacity plans on fuel costs, cuts seen into third quarter

Reuters | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

LATAM Airlines' Brazilian unit is expected to trim capacity by about 3% in July compared with its initial plans for the period due to rising fuel costs, CEO Jerome Cadier told Reuters on Monday.

When the schedule fails: how commercial aviation’s perfect storm is reshaping demand for private charter

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

In an increasingly turbulent aviation landscape where delays, cancellation, strikes, and airport congestion are becoming worryingly familiar, private and charter aviation offer a more dependable alternative.

ECS Group invests in scalability to meet Asia’s air cargo demand

AJOT Newsroom | June 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

ECS Group is firmly committed to serving fast-growing Asian air cargo markets with a robust network and targeted investments in road feeder services, technology, and sustainability.

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Stuart Todd | June 08, 2026

AI vertical among those most exposed to Middle East conflict

Prolonged Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption could threaten AI-driven air cargo growth by raising energy, fuel, and freight costs while constraining semiconductor, helium, and data center supply chains worldwide.

Boeing delivers Riyadh Air’s first two 787 Dreamliner jets

AJOT Newsroom | June 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing and Riyadh Air announced that the new carrier's first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.

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