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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo launches new freighter service to Seoul–Incheon

AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has announced the launch of a new dedicated Boeing 747-400 freighter service between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Seoul–Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026

DHL helps eight rescued big cats begin a life they’ve long deserved

Eight big cats rescued from years of unsafe, non–species‑appropriate captivity in Honduras are beginning new lives in the United States after a complex international rescue coordinated by DHL Global Forwarding and supported by DHL Express.

Etihad Cargo launches Etihad Cargo Excellence Hub

AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, announces the launch of the air cargo industry's first logistics training academy by an airline.

Pilotbase launches Pilot Experience Platform

AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Airforwarders Association responds to State of the Union Address

AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

The Airforwarders Association has issued the following statement.

PHL surpasses 30 million passengers for second consecutive year

AJOT Newsroom | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

International travel and cargo experienced significant increases in 2025

[Freightos Weekly Update] Uncertainty surges again as SCOTUS decides and Trump responds

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs, invalidating country-specific US duties on Friday. The White House responded with a Section 122 executive order imposing a 10% global tariff starting today – it will likely increase to 15% soon – and expiring in late July.

US House fails to pass aviation safety bill after Pentagon drops support

Reuters | February 25, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday failed to pass key aviation legislation after the Pentagon raised last-minute objections, and despite pleas from lawmakers and relatives of those killed in the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001.

Jettainer extends partnership with CMA CGM AIR CARGO

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Jettainer meets CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s demand with a tailor-made ULD fleet, always catering to the airline's growing needs. Cutting-edge steering technologies are used to move all units as efficiently and sustainably as possible, to track them seamlessly and to provide the customer with comprehensive and transparent data on all ULDs in the network at all times via its unique IT solution JettwareNG.

Airforwarders Association welcomes Supreme Court tariff ruling

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

The Supreme Court’s decision should bring a degree of clarity for U.S. businesses that rely on international trade.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026

DHL Group expands Airfreight Cold Chain Network to advance global health logistics

DHL Group announced major steps to strengthen its Life Sciences & Healthcare (LSH) logistics capabilities with an expanded dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network - a move designed to reshape how temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, pharmaceutical products and cell & gene therapies move across the world.

Air Charter Service’s revenues grow by more than 10% to US$1.34 billion

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

With the company’s financial year closing on January 31st, the world’s largest aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service has announced turnover of US$ 1.34 billion, an increase of 10.3% on 2024’s figures, driven by 19.1% growth in private jet revenue.

Spirit Airlines reaches agreement in principle on key terms of restructuring support agreement with secured creditors

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Optimized Network: Spirit will align its network and capacity to routes and periods of strongest consumer demand. This includes higher aircraft utilization during peak days while reducing off-peak flying, as well as the flexibility to adjust to seasonal demand across markets.

Adding scale and safety to e-commerce air cargo handling

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Companies are under pressure to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations, while there are also clearly defined regulatory processes for handling air cargo. An ever-growing volume has led to congestion at major hubs, creating possibilities for smaller airports to expand into air cargo, or shift from handling cargo in warehouses further away from airports.

CHAMP Cargosystems appoints Gianluca Marcangelo as Vice President, Neo Program Engagement

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Gianluca brings over 25 years of experience in airfreight and logistics, with a strong background in digital innovation, operational transformation, and industry collaboration.

Ontario International Airport earns top global honor for customer experience from Airports Council International

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The award is based entirely on passenger surveys and reflects travelers’ direct feedback on the quality, comfort and ease of their airport experience.

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E. C. Lauriat | February 24, 2026

2026 Air Cargo Conference delivers the goods

The 2026 Air Cargo Conference in ChampionsGate, Florida, welcomed 1,000+ global airfreight professionals and 49 sponsors for three days of expert panels on tariffs, cargo theft, trade policy uncertainty, supply chain risk management, and leadership in air cargo.

Etihad Cargo delivers strong 2025 performance with 9% volume growth and 8% revenue increase

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Strong growth across key product verticals, including 89% increase for FlyCulture; 121% for LiveAnimals; 22% for PharmaLife; and 174% for FlightValet...

BGS renews ground handling and fuel supply partnership with Finnair across the Baltics

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Under the renewed contracts, BGS will continue to provide aviation fuel services for Finnair at Vilnius (VNO), Riga (RIX), and Tallinn (TLL), airports from 1 January 2026. In addition, BGS will maintain its role as Finnair’s ground handling service provider at Vilnius Airport.

IAG Cargo to manage Qatar Airways Cargo ground handling at Dublin hub

AJOT Newsroom | February 24, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | Air Forwarders

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has been appointed as Ground Handling Agent at Dublin International Airport (DUB) to provide cargo handling services for Qatar Airways Cargo.

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