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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 15,011 Jobs in January 2026

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.

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AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026

Airforwarders Association warns of impact to cargo services from Department of Homeland Security shutdown

The Airforwarders Association has released this statement in regards to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

IBA strengthens technical leadership team with two senior promotions

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

IBA, the leading aviation intelligence and advisory company, announces two senior promotions within its Technical and Asset Management business, alongside the forthcoming retirement of Technical Director Paul Brooker at the end of March 2026.

Middle East Crisis: ECS Group keeps cargo moving and teams safe

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, ECS Group, the world's leading GSSA, has demonstrated its ability to maintain full operations while ensuring the safety of its staff in affected areas.

Lufthansa Cargo integrates “Add-on Services” into the digital booking process

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

With its Add-on Services, Lufthansa Cargo enables customers to enhance airfreight transports with targeted additional services – from supporting the use of more sustainable aviation fuel to personally accompanying valuable works of art during ground handling or receiving real-time information on the status of temperature-sensitive shipments.

Chapman Freeborn appoints Adnan Rahal as Senior Vice President of Business Aviation

In his new role, Rahal will oversee the continued development of Chapman Freeborn’s business aviation division, supporting the company’s global strategy and expanding its capabilities in private jet charter solutions.

Air Canada Cargo: Airfreight carrier surcharge

AJOT Newsroom | March 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Due to the unrest in the Middle East, Air Canada Cargo is introducing an airfreight carrier surcharge to help partially offset rising fuel prices, airport and enroute fees, and currency-related cost fluctuations.

Oman Air Cargo statement on fuel and war risk surcharges

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The measures reflect increased operating costs associated with fuel price volatility and higher insurance and security expenses linked to the current operating environment.

Air China Cargo increases Chengdu service to daily flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air China Cargo has increased the frequency of its flights from four per week, introducing a daily service, with the first plane landing yesterday

CPaT announces new contract with Ethiopian Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CPaT Global announced a new contract with Ethiopian Airlines.

Moment’s APAC study reveals inflight connectivity has become a strategic driver

AJOT Newsroom | March 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Moment unveils the Asia-Pacific insights from its Inflight Connectivity Report, highlighting one of the world’s fastest-maturing connectivity markets.

Silk Way Technics: 20 years of professional excellence behind the scenes

AJOT Newsroom | March 13, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Silk Way Technics, an aircraft maintenance organization and a subsidiary of Silk Way West Airlines, has reached the milestone of 20 years of operations. Founded in 2006, the company has methodically expanded its technical capabilities and infrastructure, strengthening its position in the field of aircraft maintenance across the Caucasus region.

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