Air Cargo

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

Abu Dhabi welcomes MiPharma Global

AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, will host the MiPharma Global Conference to support the global pharmaceuticals sector.

Emirates CEO says Boeing needs to get faster, stick to promises

Bloomberg | May 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The chairman of Emirates said he’s been given assurance by Boeing Co. management that the embattled planemaker will get its house in order following long delays on the 777X widebody, for which the Dubai airline is the biggest customer.

Circle Logistics’ cross-border service includes US and Mexico expedited and air shipments

AJOT Newsroom | May 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

Ryanair sees summer fares lower than expected, Reuters says

Bloomberg | May 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing’s latest probe deepens manufacturing crisis of confidence

Bloomberg | May 07, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. has been in crisis mode ever since the near-catastrophic accident on a 737 Max 9 in early January — and there’s little sign it’s catching a break anytime soon as the next investigation looms — this time involving the flagship 787 Dreamliner model.

Boeing faces FAA probe of Dreamliner inspections, records

Bloomberg | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The WestJet Group and AMFA reach tentative agreement, averting work stoppage

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

Both parties now await the ratification vote to be put forward to membership.

U.S. airlines’ March 2024 fuel cost per gallon down 2.2% from February 2024

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy

Aviation fuel consumption up 4.9% from pre-pandemic March 2019

Riyadh Air teases follow-up aircraft orders ahead of 2025 debut

Bloomberg | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Riege Software marks success with Inside Scope in Frankfurt

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Last Monday and Tuesday, Riege once again opened the doors to its popular community event Inside Scope.

Pivotal Helix eVTOL wins 2024 MUSE Transportation Design of the Year Award

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Lufthansa names Streichert from Amadeus as next finance chief

Pyka and SNC partner to offer large-scale all-electric cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense

AJOT Newsroom | May 06, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

Partnership introduces RUMRUNNER, a modified edition of Pyka's Pelican Cargo for contested logistics

Air Cargo

Chris Barnett | May 06, 2024

Aloha Air Cargo to cancel Honolulu - LA - Honolulu freighter June 1

Aloha Air Cargo is exiting its Honolulu to Los Angeles to Honolulu B767-300 freighter service June 1, citing the route’s unprofitability.

The WestJet Group’s growth strategy comes to life in Halifax this summer amidst return of transatlantic air connectivity

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

Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group CEO, commemorates first visit to Halifax with key partners and community members, reaffirming commitment to Atlantic Canada

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates inaugural flight from LA to Paris

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

• For the first time travelers from LA will be able to fly to Paris with Norse Atlantic • Flights from LA (LAX) to Paris (CDG) will start from $239 one-way, including taxes and fees

WestJet issues lockout notice to aircraft maintenance staff

Bloomberg | May 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Westjet Airlines Ltd. issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing the airline’s maintenance engineers, setting up a possible work disruption as early as Tuesday for Canada’s second-biggest airline.

Network Airline Management to expand B747 freighter fleet in 2024

AJOT Newsroom | May 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Network Airline Management (NAM) continues to strengthen and extend its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet. The two new aircraft will join NAM’s fleet entering service in the latter part of Q3, into the start of Q4 of 2024, respectively.