Air Cargo

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

Emirates SkyCargo wraps up 2017 on a positive note

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, completed a year of strong growth in 2017. The air cargo carrier’s robust performance, set against the backdrop of a resurgent global air cargo market, was underlined by the introduction of specialised customer focused air transportation solutions across a number of industry verticals and by continued investment in infrastructure.

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EVA Air returns to Hactl

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

EVA Air has appointed Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) as its handling agent, with effect from 5th January 2018.

Air Cargo India announces Schiphol Cargo as the track sponsor

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

oneworld is best alliance for on-time flights – for fifth year running

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Boeing Sets Airplane Delivery Record, Finishes 2017 with Larger Order Book

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

At the same time, the company grew its backlog with 912 net orders, reflecting healthy demand for its single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes.

Atlas Air Appoints Dr. Joerg Andriof as SVP Titan Singapore Aviation

Lufthansa Climbs Past British Airways Owner Following M&A Spree

Bloomberg | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Boeing reports Fourth-Quarter deliveries

AJOT | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Macron Moots Huge China Deal for Airbus—to Company’s Surprise

Bloomberg | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

New MH370 Search Approved as Malaysia Offers $70 Million Reward

Bloomberg | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Macron Can Lead a Horse to China, But Not an Airbus A380

Bloomberg | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

HNA Group Has So Many Companies It’s Running Out of Names

Bloomberg | January 10, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

HNA Failed to Disclose How It Controls Virgin Australia Stake

Bloomberg | January 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue Delays Fleet Update as Boeing, Airbus Target Small Jets

Bloomberg | January 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing’s $135 Billion Order Haul for 2017 Mutes Slowdown Worries

Bloomberg | January 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Icelandair is Going to Kansas City

PR Newswire | January 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

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AJOT | Top Story | January 09, 2018

WFS reinforces its commitment to the New York air cargo community

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has demonstrated its confidence in the New York air cargo market by signing a 15-year lease on a new state-of-the-art, 346,000 square feet cargo terminal, the first phase of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s comprehensive Vision Plan to enhance the international reputation of John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Boeing, Turkish Airlines Announce Order for Three 777 Freighters

AJOT | January 09, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business.