Air Cargo

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

China’s homemade jet to rival Airbus, Boeing may be certified this month

Bloomberg | September 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

China’s homebuilt single-aisle passenger jet, the C919, aimed at rivaling planes made by Airbus SE and Boeing Co., could be certified by Chinese regulators as early as Sept. 19, local media reported Tuesday, in a nod to the aircraft’s model type.

Ray gets additional responsibility at LOT Polish Airlines

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Amit Ray, Director DACH Markets, India and Italy at LOT Polish Airlines, will be additionally appointed as Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at the Polish Star Alliance member with immediate effect.

Titan Aircraft Investments and Ethiopian Airlines announce long-term dry lease agreement for three Boeing 767 freighter aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | September 12, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Air India to add 25 Airbus, five Boeing leased jets in revamp

Bloomberg | September 12, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Frustrated investors left empty-handed in IndiGo block trade

Bloomberg | September 12, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Reliable Robotics and Astral Aviation Collaborate

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Reliable Robotics and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation announced a strategic collaboration with the goal of enhancing aviation safety and increasing air cargo connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa through the use of automated aircraft.

Hactl CLP Renewable Energy Certificates deal sets record for Hong Kong airport community

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

The agreement covers six years commencing in August 2022, and will be equivalent to a total reduction of around 18,000 tonnes of carbon emissions associated with electricity

WorldACD: Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 35): Tonnages stabilize

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | By The Numbers

Worldwide air cargo tonnages dropped again slightly in the final few days of August and into early September after rebounding in the last full week of last month, the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data reveal.

Etihad Continues to Invest in the US Market

AJOT Newsroom | September 09, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Increased market performance and record demand lead Etihad to increase flight routes between New York and Abu Dhabi starting in November

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AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2022

PIT breaks ground on state-of-the-art cargo facility, boosting freight capacity and capabilities

Cargo 4 is the first major cargo expansion in decades as the airport strengthens its position as an international logistics center while increasing jobs

Lufthansa Cargo is the world’s first cargo airline to use more environmentally friendly plastic film for transportation

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Innovative and particularly thin plastic film with ten percent recycled material in use worldwide as of mid-September • Freight airline relies on holistic strategy for handling plastic as a valuable material to reduce consumption

United invests another $15 million in electric flying taxi market with Eve

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology

Airline signs purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft from Eve aiming to revolutionize commuter experience in cities around the world

Strong investment in cargo facilities at Schiphol despite global airfreight volume dip

AJOT Newsroom | September 08, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Freight volumes decreased by -13.8% in first-half 2022 compared to 2021 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, but investment in smart strategies remains strong

World’s top airline shares are in Asia despite China lockdowns

Bloomberg | September 08, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Bloomberg | September 07, 2022

First aerial delivery drone granted design approval by FAA

US aviation regulators approved designs for the first flying drone built specifically for shipping packages, a major step forward for the fledgling remote delivery industry.

Travel demand is soaring even as summer comes to an end, United Airlines says

Bloomberg | September 07, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. raised its outlook for third-quarter sales and said it may fly slightly more than previously planned, boosting shares across the industry as the carrier cited strong demand holding steady even as the summer travel season comes to an end.