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Bloomberg | January 14, 2024

Alaska Air to expand quality checks on Boeing 737 production

Alaska Airlines will “initiate and enhance” its own quality control checks on the production of its planes, in addition to Federal Aviation Administration’s review and oversight of the process after an accident on a Boeing Co. 737 Max 9 jet this month.

Delta’s earnings add more bad news for spiraling airline sector

Bloomberg | January 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing sued by Alaska Air passengers over 737 Max 9 door blowout

Bloomberg | January 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Amerijet improves capital structure and financial position

AJOT Newsroom | January 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Strategic restructuring completed in partnership with and support of company stakeholders • Company to continue serving customers with updated fleet

Nepal Airlines renews ULD management partnership with Unilode

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, and Nepal Airlines, the flag carrier of Nepal, announce the extension of their full-service ULD management partnership for another three-year term.

Silk Way West Airlines joins the Logipad community

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, announces its partnership with Logipad, an innovative logistics technology community.

Cargolux launches aerial firefighting unit

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The aerial firefighting unit will operate a fleet of 12 Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss aircraft which will be acquired over three years...

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 1) 2024

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | By The Numbers

Uncertain start to 2024: Worldwide air cargo tonnages dropped further in the first week of 2024 following their typical slump in the...

Airbus sets sales record in 2023 amid surging jet demand

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spy satellite race in Asia heats up with Japan rocket launch

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

A rocket carrying the latest addition to Japan’s network of spy satellites has reached orbit, a major step for the island nation as its neighbors also look to strengthen their surveillance capabilities in space.

U.S. Airlines’ November 2023 fuel cost per gallon down 3.4% from October 2023

AJOT Newsroom | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Aviation fuel consumption Up 4.1% from pre-pandemic November 2019...

Air Astana to list in London to fund expansion as travel soars

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lion Air considers reviving $500 million Indonesian IPO, sources say

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

PT Lion Mentari Airlines is considering reviving an initial public offering in Jakarta that could raise as much as $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

Boeing faces US safety investigation over 737 midair blowout

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration opened a formal investigation of Boeing Co.’s aircraft production operations following last week’s accident on one of its passenger jets, escalating a crisis of confidence unfolding at the US planemaker.

Delta Air walks back 2024 profit goal on higher costs, wages

Bloomberg | January 12, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines Inc. backed away from its 2024 profit target as persistently high costs counter the gains from a rebound in international travel.

Michael Zach takes over as Head of Ground Services at Vienna Airport

Michael Zach took over the management of ground handling services at Flughafen Wien AG on 1 January 2024 and is thus responsible for all cargo, baggage, and ramp handling as well as aircraft de-icing...

Chinese startup Orienspace launches first sea-based rocket

Bloomberg | January 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

A Chinese space startup launched its first rocket from a marine platform in the Yellow Sea, intensifying a race among local companies attempting to compete with foreign firms such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Airbus sets sales record in 2023 amid surging aircraft demand

Bloomberg | January 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Numbers at Munich Airport increase by 17 percent to 37 million

AJOT Newsroom | January 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

IAG Cargo to open applications for 2024 graduate scheme at London Heathrow

AJOT Newsroom | January 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo is taking applications for its 2024 Graduate Scheme • The program has been running for 11 years and specially selects the top 1.1% of applicants to launch their careers in global logistics • Successful candidates will gain experience across a range of head office functions and have great opportunities for fast progression within the business.

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