Air Cargo

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

Air Canada Cargo builds on a stronger digital foundation with Lödige Industries

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

One year after the successful go live of its upgraded control systems at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Air Canada Cargo is marking a key milestone in its terminal modernization program.

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announce plans for Alaska to join Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced their intent for Alaska Airlines to join American’s Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding international travel opportunities for customers and strengthening access to premium global travel experiences.

WFS launches a new generation of logistics infrastructure at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has officially opened its new 25,400m² cargo terminal at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), creating a new generation of logistics infrastructure for airlines, freight forwarders, and the high-value economic sectors in the region.

Middle East air capacity set to recover in Q4 to within 5% of 2025 levels, reports IBA

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that Middle East air capacity is expected to recover to within approximately 5% of Q4 2025 levels in Q4 2026, following a sharp reduction earlier this year.

Pharma.Aero welcomes Washington Dulles International Airport, as VEDP joins as a strategic member

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) joins Pharma.Aero as a Strategic Member, representing Washington Dulles International Airport.

deugro delivers time-critical airfreight solution for wind turbine generator production

To ensure uninterrupted production at a key wind turbine generator and component manufacturing facility in Germany, deugro’s Airfreight Department delivered 162 cubic meters of time-critical equipment on nine consecutive direct flights from China to Germany.

Allied Aviation’s Seth wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Kritika Seth was awarded at Aviation Connect for her contribution to the air cargo industry and leadership in India's growing aviation market

Awery’s den Hertog wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Awery Chief Experience Officer recognized in IT category for contribution to efficiency, innovation, and the next generation of air cargo professionals

Contour Airlines expands Muscle Shoals service with new nonstop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Stuart Todd | September 30, 2026

‘Hyperscaler’ boom: 33 freighters a day carrying data center-related air trade to the US

AI and data center expansion is driving a surge in trans-Pacific air cargo, with GPUs, servers and semiconductor equipment tightening Asia-U.S. capacity and pushing high-value technology freight to the front of the market.

[Freightos Weekly Update] China-US truce to reduce some tariffs, and likely postpone port fees

Weekly Air Cargo Trends – September 14 to 20, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Tonnages rebound ahead of Chinese holiday period

Smith appointed CEO of the Airforwarders Association

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has appointed aviation and supply chain leader, Steve Smith, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026

Port Authority of NY & NJ Board of Commissioners authorizes $110 million toward terminal expansion

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners authorized $110 million toward two expansion projects at Newark Liberty International Airport’s award-wining Terminal A.

Airbus flies A350F freighter in challenge to Boeing

Reuters | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Airbus launched the maiden flight of its delayed A350F freighter on Tuesday, expanding its portfolio in a bid to break rival Boeing's grip on a vital part of global trade.

Alaska Air bets on premium travel to boost profit as fuel costs bite

Reuters | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air Group is making its biggest push yet into premium travel, adding lie-flat seats, premium-economy cabins and new airport lounges to earn more from travelers willing to pay for comfort while high jet fuel prices squeeze profits.

Adhoc.Express selects CargoCONNECT by CargoAi to bring digital live rates and instant booking into its ad hoc freight workflow

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Adhoc.Express GmbH, the Cargo Communication Organizer designed specifically for freight forwarders, today announced its strategic integration with CargoAi’s Quote & Book API and customized FlyWindow feature.

CargoTech: Connecting air cargo supply chain workflows across the ecosystem

AJOT Newsroom | September 29, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

From planning to production: Aerios, Wiremind Cargo, Rotate, and CargoAi, are driving the air cargo industry’s growing adoption of CargoTech’s digital ecosystem as it also expands into cargo operations for the first time, with the upcoming launch of a new compliance and sanctions tool in Rotate’s tech stack.

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Reuters | September 29, 2026

US states challenge FAA environmental review of commercial drone package rules

A group of 15 states and a Texas county on Monday sued the US Federal Aviation Administration over an environmental review of planned commercial drone package delivery rules.