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Boeing set to score 15 Max jet order from Hong Kong Airline

Bloomberg | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Bloomberg | February 08, 2023

Planes’ near misses on runways need ‘urgent attention,’ lawmakers say

Recent plane near-collisions on runways have raised red flags among lawmakers crafting a major US aviation policy bill.

CBP ensures Valentine flowers make the cut

AJOT Newsroom | February 08, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | Trucking

Just less than two weeks before Valentine’s Day, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists have inspected nearly 850 million cut flowers for insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States.

Delta raises employee pay 5% as demand for air travel rebounds

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest vows no more meltdowns thanks to ‘volunteer’ army

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Intradco Global transports over 300 cattle to support dairy industry in West Africa

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Intradco Global, world-leading animal transport specialist and part of Chapman Freeborn and Avia Solutions Group, has transported 330 cattle from Europe to West Africa.

Mitsubishi Heavy pulls pin on regional SpaceJet aircraft project

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

Etihad Cargo signs MOU with Astral Aviation to expand African network

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation Ltd to expand the partnership between the two parties and enhance the cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi, further growing Etihad Cargo’s reach into the African market.

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Bloomberg | February 07, 2023

Airline safety system that failed must wait to 2030 for fix

US aviation authorities are years behind on updating the critical-alert system that failed spectacularly last month, causing thousands of flight disruptions. Critics say the delay is a threat to passenger safety.

EUROCONTROL Data Snapshot analyses how ransomware groups target aviation’s supply chain

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

The global air transportation system is a critical part of society. A key feature of the system is its high level of connectivity between different stakeholders and its increased digitalisation; however, the more digitalised, the more there is the risk of cyber-attacks. The challenge is to keep the system cyber-resilient – to keep risk at an acceptable level despite cyber-attacks.

Anuvu selects Telesat to provide antennas and ground-station infrastructure  for the Anuvu Constellation

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

U.S. cargo airlines lost few jobs in December 2022

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Employment remains 4.7% above pre-pandemic December 2019

Qatar Airways Cargo to utilize FLYR AI platform in strategic partnership for cargo optimization

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Daher strengthens its position in industrial services with the planned acquisition of AAA

AJOT Newsroom | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

As part of Daher’s “Take off 2027” strategic plan, the company today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire AAA (Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale), a leading global player in manufacturing services for civil and defense aeronautics.

Ryanair demands action after Dublin Airport drone disruption

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ryanair Holdings Plc called for immediate action after illegal drone flying near Dublin airport caused disruption on three of four days over a bank holiday weekend, affecting thousands of travelers.

Jazeera plans to fly on more routes as it posts record profit

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA needs until 2030 to fix safety system that failed last month

Bloomberg | February 07, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Nepal plane crash probe reportedly shows both engines lost power

Bloomberg | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa Cargo and IRED receive German Design Award for upcycling collection

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• From container to tray. Each piece is unique. - Former freight materials become attractive and original design objects for everyday life • Design and manufacturing "Made in Germany" in cooperation with the Frankfurt Institute for Recycling, Ecology & Design (IRED) • Lufthansa Cargo supports social projects of Cargo Human Care e.V. in Kenya with the sale of merchandising articles

Applications are now open for IAG Cargo’s 2023 graduate scheme, based at London Heathrow

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• IAG Cargo has started the application process for its 2023 graduate scheme at London Heathrow • IAG Cargo helps to keep the world’s economy moving using the belly hold of passenger aircraft to transport essential goods that positively impact society across five continents • Successful candidates will join the two-year program rotating through a range of head office functions helping them to establish a career in air cargo and logistics

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