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

SolitAir adds Ghana into its expanding Africa network

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The new route extends SolitAir’s African network to 21 destinations across 17 countries, providing coverage to over 30 percent of the continent’s countries.

Boeing August deliveries dip as 787 handovers fall

Reuters | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 51 jets in August, a slight dip from the previous month and down from 57 jets a year earlier, as the number of 787

Lufthansa Cargo signs agreement on the acquisition of LUG aircargo handling GmbH

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Lufthansa Cargo is setting the course for sustainable growth in the coming decades and positioning the company for a successful future.

BBN Airlines Indonesia joins IATA Amid Regional Expansion

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

BBN Airlines Indonesia has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming part of a global association representing more than 370 airlines across over 120 countries. Together, IATA members account for approximately 85% of global air traffic.

Cornelia Korsch appointed Global Development Director of Awery and CargoBooking

Air cargo sales and technology specialist joins CargoBooking to expand airline participation and drive adoption across the freight forwarding community

Star Alliance and Incheon International Airport Corporation Sign MOU for Cooperation on Lounge Operations

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Star Alliance lounge at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026

Cathay Pacific and Google partner to research and trial AI-powered contrail avoidance

The partnership attempts to understand the operational feasibility and potential climate benefits of contrail avoidance across Cathay Pacific’s extensive global network, while contributing real-world data to advance global contrail research.

Avianca flies with purpose, delivering more than 500 tons of humanitarian aid across Colombia

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The airline has facilitated the transportation of humanitarian aid, rescue equipment, medical personnel and cargo from different countries.

Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say

Reuters | September 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to New Delhi last month issued a stall warning when seatbelt signs were off, while a rapid pitch up and then down threw passengers and cabin crew against overhead bins and injured 24 people, Indian investigators said.

ACS Germany brings in hugely experienced Timo Kaden as Cargo Business Development Director

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has brought in the highly experienced Timo Kaden as Cargo Business Development Director for Germany, based out of the company’s Frankfurt office.

‘Cut out the noise’ and appreciate air cargo’s stability

AJOT Newsroom | September 04, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August, with volumes up +6% year-on-year, meaning shippers must wait a little longer to see a bigger drop in still-elevated freight rates, say industry analysts Xeneta.

Airbus slows A330 deliveries after stray object found in plane

Reuters | September 03, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus has been forced to slow deliveries of its A330neo jet after a stray tool was discovered in the tail section of an aircraft in production, a person familiar with the matter said.

Thai Airways selects CHAMP’s cargo management suite Cargospot neo

AJOT Newsroom | September 03, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Thai Airways International (THAI) has selected CHAMP Cargosystems to support its ambitious cargo transformation with the deployment of the Cargospot neo suite of applications, built on CHAMP’s next-generation neo Platform.

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

Reuters | September 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to buy up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighters as plans edge forward for a new African hub to compete with Gulf carriers, two industry sources said.

Ontario International Airport Authority elects Loveridge, Porada to serve as Commission President, Vice President

AJOT Newsroom | September 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners elected new leadership on Tuesday, selecting Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge to serve as Board president and Debra Porada as vice president.

Airforwarders Association urges Washington and Ottawa to resume trade talks

AJOT Newsroom | September 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Call comes less than one week before Canadian retaliatory tariffs on the United States take effect as uncertainty continues over the future of the USMCA Agreement

Contour Airlines announces new daily service between Williamsport, PA and Charlotte, NC

AJOT Newsroom | September 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Contour Airlines announced the launch of daily nonstop service between Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), beginning October 19, 2026.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 02, 2026

Detroit CBP agriculture specialists make first-in-nation moth discovery

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists made a first-in-the-nation interception of a potentially destructive moth at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport earlier this year.

Leaders from Boeing, Gulfstream and West Star Aviation spotlight investment, innovation and workforce growth at Global Aerospace Summit

AJOT Newsroom | September 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Leaders from Boeing, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., and West Star Aviation recently highlighted significant investments in facilities, technology and workforce development initiatives.