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Lufthansa Cargo strengthens short and medium haul freighter network

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Hub in Rome also connected via A321 freighters • Algiers expands freighter network towards Africa

American Airlines sees strong 2026 profit on premium demand despite storm hit

Reuters | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines forecast 2026 profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, citing stronger demand for premium seats, a rebound in corporate travel and higher loyalty revenue even as a major winter storm is expected to weigh on first-quarter results.

Boeing swings to quarterly profit on unit sale, stronger deliveries

Reuters | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing swung to a fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by the sale of its digital aviation services provider, as well as rising jet output and stronger deliveries.

JetBlue’s quarterly loss widens on muted demand for economy seats

Reuters | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue Airways on Tuesday posted a bigger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter hurt by muted demand for economy seats, sending the carrier's shares down more than 8% in morning trade.

Oman Air Cargo creates new Middle East sales role

Oman Air Cargo has created a new senior commercial position with the appointment of Gokul Sudamani as Regional Head of Sales for the Middle East and Gulf.

United Airlines ramps up Chicago flights as O’Hare rivalry with American Airlines heats up

Reuters | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its biggest-ever summer schedule at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, escalating its battle with American Airlines for gates and higher-fare passengers in the third-biggest U.S. city.

DHL Aviation welcomes two dedicated Boeing 737 aircrafts to Lagos

AJOT Newsroom | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

DHL Aviation unveiled two fully branded Boeing 737-400 aircrafts at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

US revamps FAA aiming to improve safety oversight

Reuters | January 27, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Trump administration said on Monday it is restructuring the Federal Aviation Administration and will create a new safety oversight office to consolidate functions across five different units.

The sky’s first chapter

AJOT Newsroom | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Before the sky was crowded with aircraft, before airports had terminals or gates, before flying was routine, flight was still an experiment.

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Reuters | January 26, 2026

Winter storm snarls US travel, forces mass flight cancellations

A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights and delay hundreds on Monday, as freezing rain and heavy snowfall disrupted travel and snarled transportation networks.

New Airbus commercial CEO focused on output, backs bigger A220

Reuters | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The new CEO of Airbus' jet-making division pledged on Monday to focus on increasing production of lines including the A350 wide-body jet, and backed calls for a larger version of the regional A220.

TIACA opens applications for the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Awards

AJOT Newsroom | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced applications for the 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Awards are now officially open.

Global GSA Group and WestJet Cargo mark continued high-growth partnership in the UK

AJOT Newsroom | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global GSA Group and WestJet Cargo are highlighting the strength of their long-standing partnership in the UK, which has delivered consistent annual growth of 20–30% since Global GSA Group began representing WestJet Cargo in the market in 2019.

Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro sign a codeshare partnership

AJOT Newsroom | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Turkish Airlines has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air Montenegro, the national flag carrier of Montenegro.

Embraer jetmaking CEO eyes higher output after order spree

Reuters | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Brazilian planemaker Embraer aims to restore annual deliveries to pre-pandemic levels of around 100 units within the next two years and then grow further following a recent boom in orders for its regional jets, its top commercial executive said.

Boeing 737 production increase plans likely to overshadow expected fourth-quarter loss

Reuters | January 26, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing's plans to increase jetliner production and its outlook for improving free cash flow in the coming years will be key topics for analysts and investors when the planemaker reports fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

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AJOT Newsroom | January 23, 2026

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