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Visit of German business delegation to Silk Way West Airlines in Baku underscores carrier’s role in strengthening bilateral relations

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In an impressive display of international cooperation, over 50 German business leaders embarked on a visit to Silk Way West Airlines at Heydar Aliyev International Airport for an event organised by the German Eastern Business Association alongside the German-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce.

Winners revealed for Airforwarders Association 2024 Industry Awards

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The winners have been revealed following a record-breaking AirCargo Conference last month that welcomed more than 900 delegates

American orders 260 jets in haul for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue announces termination of merger agreement with Spirit

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Positions JetBlue to focus on organic strategy and return to profitability

Argo MRT Americas expands its service offerings with the acquisition of Techni-Air 2000 Inc.

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Argo MRT Americas, an affiliate of DRAKKAR, has announced the acquisition of Techni-Air 2000 Inc., obtaining 100% ownership of the Montreal-based aircraft maintenance provider renowned for delivering tailor-made, technical handling solutions for airlines, with an impressive track record of dispatch reliability and unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Boeing bets big on Spirit Aero with 737, reputation on the line

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Days after US regulators gave Boeing Co. a 90-day ultimatum to address quality lapses in its jets, the planemaker’s response is coming into focus — and it involves what stands to be its most consequential strategic move in years.

TIACA launches investing in climate action platform

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has launched a platform supporting Investment in Climate Action, as part of an ongoing program to accelerate the air cargo industry’s sustainability transformation.

Lufthansa warns latest two-day strike will hit 200,000 travelers

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Deutsche Lufthansa AG expects the latest two-day strike by ground crews to disrupt travel for more than 200,000 passengers, putting pressure on the German airline to negotiate a deal.

Azul CEO says Brazil aid to airlines key as fuel debacle rages

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Hunt prepares to hike business air travel taxes to fund budget giveaways

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Malaysia may renew search for MH370 decade after plane vanished

Bloomberg | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ontario International Airport adds Frontier Airlines service to El Paso, Houston and Seattle

AJOT Newsroom | March 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials welcomed news that Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop service to El Paso International Airport (ELP), increasing the number of nonstop destinations from the Southern California gateway to 26.

Air Charter Service reflects on busy year for emergency humanitarian charters

AJOT Newsroom | March 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, had its busiest year for emergency response humanitarian flights in several years, with a number of natural disasters and civil unrest requiring aid and evacuations.

Italy’s Giorgetti worried about EU hold up of ITA stake sale

Bloomberg | March 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Thailand’s aviation hub plan to see Bangkok’s main airport capacity raised to 150 million

Bloomberg | March 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Japan’s biggest airlines to hire 3,700 workers in the next 12 months

Bloomberg | March 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ryanair confirms flight cuts as Boeing deliveries drop to 40

Bloomberg | March 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ryanair Holdings Plc said it will only receive 40 Boeing Co. Max jets before the end of June rather than the 57 unites originally anticipated, forcing the airline to reduce flight frequencies across its network as its sole aircraft provider grapples with manufacturing issues...

Air Cargo

AJOT Newsroom | March 01, 2024

Cathay Cargo Terminal first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to enable ePayments

Cathay Cargo Terminal has become the first air cargo terminal in Hong Kong to introduce a business-to-business (B2B) ePayment solution, partnering with leading global cargo payment platform PayCargo to offer a secure, user-friendly, and efficient digital...