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JetBlue and Allegiant announce divestiture agreement in connection with JetBlue’s combination with Spirit

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue Airways Corporation and Allegiant today announced that the airlines have entered into a definitive agreement under which JetBlue will transfer to Allegiant all of the holdings of Spirit Airlines, Inc. at Boston Logan International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Cargo iQ’s surge in sign-ups continues as LOT Polish Airlines joins the group

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

The Central European carrier joins Cargo iQ’s growing stakeholder community to support continuous development of quality standards and enhanced visibility in the supply chain

Straighten up and fly right - the effects of flying on your body

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviation commentators are warning of a worsening skills shortage which could threaten the industry’s bounceback from the pandemic. This is particularly acute for pilots, but covers all workers from cabin crew to ground staff. Artemis Aerospace explores how training is being affected.

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Bloomberg | September 11, 2023

Biden showcases Boeing, chip deals as US and Vietnam draw closer

US President Joe Biden announced a series of semiconductor, aerospace and infrastructure deals with business leaders in Vietnam, part of a push by the White House to deepen economic integration with Indo-Pacific nations that can provide a bulwark to China.

Vietnam Air, Boeing reach $10 billion deal for 737 Max jets

Bloomberg | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vietnam Airlines JSC signed an preliminary deal for 50 Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft during a visit by US President Joe Biden to the Southeast Asian nation.

U.S. cargo and passenger airlines added 2,058 jobs in July 2023; employment remains 8.2% above pre-pandemic July 2019

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

U.S. airline total number of employees (both full-time and part-time)

Globe Air Cargo China, part of ECS Group, partners with Royal Air Brunei Airlines to enhance air cargo operations in China

AJOT Newsroom | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

JetBlue sheds Spirit gates in Boston, Newark to ease DOJ worries

Bloomberg | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

JetBlue Airways Corp. agreed to transfer some Spirit Airlines Inc. gates and flight slots at three airports to help lessen antitrust concerns over its pending acquisition of the low-cost carrier.

Airlines, engine makers race to track down bogus spare parts

Bloomberg | September 11, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airlines and aircraft engine makers are racing to identify bogus spare parts that have infiltrated the global fleet via an obscure UK supplier, a potentially costly and complicated forensic endeavor affecting the world’s most widely flown passenger jets.

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