Air Cargo

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

Lufthansa reaches wage accord with cabin crew, averting strikes

Bloomberg | April 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa suspends services to Iran amid rising tensions

Bloomberg | April 11, 2024 | Air Cargo

[Freightos Weekly Update] Few signs of congestion from Baltimore rerouting as rates continue to ease

Recovery efforts continue in Baltimore: in addition to three active temporary, shallow, channels, a 35-foot deep channel that will handle some Ro-Ro vessels as well as limited container traffic by barge is expected by the end of April and full access to the port could return by the end of May.

Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Volaris endorse plans for “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport”

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Port of Oakland's announcement that it will consider modifying the airport’s name has the strong support of its major airlines, including Southwest Airlines, Volaris, and Spirit Airlines.

B&H Worldwide secures two-year contract with Unical Aviation, Inc. for global inventory management and freight forwarding

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

B&H Worldwide, a leading provider of aerospace and aviation logistics solutions, today announced a two-year agreement with Unical Aviation Inc., a prominent supplier of aircraft parts and components to thousands of commercial aviation customers worldwide.

SmartLynx Airlines launches summer season: up to 200 destinations and rising market demand

AJOT Newsroom | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

For this summer season, SmartLynx Airlines, a leading European ACMI provider, is set to cover a roster of 191 destinations in 45 countries for clients in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond.

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Bloomberg | April 10, 2024

Boeing crisis of confidence deepens with 787 now under scrutiny

Boeing Co. faces a deepening crisis of confidence after an engineer at the US planemaker alleged the company took manufacturing shortcuts on its 787 Dreamliner aircraft in order to ease production bottlenecks of its most advanced airliner.

Delta’s outlook tops estimates on revival of business travel

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air India dealt blow as aircraft technicians plan strike

Bloomberg | April 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Kerry Logistics Network Limited signs new global customs clearance collaboration with Menzies and Menzies Macau Airport Services Limited

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | Logistics

Kerry Logistics Network Limited, through its subsidiary Kerry eCommerce Limited (‘Kerry eCommerce’), has signed a memorandum of understanding (‘MOU’) on Global Customs Clearance with Menzies Aviation Limited (‘Menzies Aviation’) and Menzies Macau Airport Services Limited to launch the global customs clearance collaboration project.

Boeing shares fall after report on 787 whistleblower claims

Bloomberg | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA appoints Ray as head of general aviation and aftermartet

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | People | Appointments

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has appointed Kane Ray as the new Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket.

Pharma.Aero welcomes 6 new members and further expands global network

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

WestJet provides critical air access to New Brunswick with introduction of service between Fredericton and Calgary

AJOT Newsroom | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing’s 777 ‘gliders’ signal more cash woes

Bloomberg | April 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. likely didn’t deliver any 777 freighters during the first quarter, adding to its cash woes at a time when 737 Max handovers are sluggish amid heightened government scrutiny.

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 13) 2024

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Global rates rise throughout March to Q4 levels...

ECS Group and CMA CGM Air Cargo: A new chapter in air transport

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

ECS Group and CMA CGM Air Cargo join forces to improve operational efficiency and service quality.

United Airlines delays two new routes amid FAA safety review

Bloomberg | April 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. is delaying two new routes due to growth restrictions imposed while US aviation authorities carry out a safety review of the carrier.

Challenge Technic embarks on strategic expansion in 2024: new aircraft, enhanced stations, and an expanding customers

AJOT Newsroom | April 08, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Challenge Technic, the maintenance arm of Challenge Group, is poised for a strategic expansion in 2024, highlighted by the addition of new aircraft to the Challenge group fleet, the opening of a new maintenance station, and a broadening customer base.