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Senate unveils legislation to protect FAA whistle-blowers

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

JetBlue adds two dozen new routes in markets with strengthened demand potential
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AJOT | Top Story | September 10, 2020

JetBlue adds two dozen new routes in markets with strengthened demand potential

JetBlue today announced it will launch 24 new routes later this year aimed at immediately generating cash and capturing traffic on a variety of new, nonstop routes – many never flown before by the airline. Each route plays to JetBlue’s strengths in the airline’s focus cities, in Florida, in Latin American and the Caribbean or on cross-country – or transcontinental – flying. Every market has been uniquely identified as one in which JetBlue anticipates increasing demand for leisure travel. All new flights take off in November and December with seats on sale today.
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More success for WFS in Madrid with AirBridgeCargo and Air China Cargo freighter handling contracts

AJOT | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won two major contracts to handle AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) and Air China Cargo’s new freighter operations at Madrid Airport.

CCS-UK holds successful ONE Record trial for UK industry

AJOT | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

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LATAM Cargo strengthens its positioning in Colombia through a capacity increase

AJOT | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The Latin American transportation company, LATAM Cargo Group, announced an increase in its frequencies from Colombia to the United States in order to satisfy its clients’ needs in that market. It also announced the reactivation of its domestic cargo operation in 8 routes, thanks to the air operation reestablishment in the country.

Virgin Australia to relaunch with 56 Boeing 737s

AJOT | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Lufthansa to shed biggest planes in deepening fleet shakeup

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Deutsche Lufthansa AG plans to eliminate its biggest passenger jets as it deepens fleet cuts, leading to a parallel surge in job reductions, people with knowledge of the proposals said.

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United plans India, Africa flights to diversify route map

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will add new nonstop flights to Africa and India to serve customers visiting friends and relatives, as the carrier revamps an international network beset by weak business traffic.

US ends airport Covid screening of international arrivals

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Latam Cargo strengthens its positioning in Colombia

Air Freight News | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The Latin American transportation company, LATAM Cargo Group, announced an increase in its frequencies from Colombia to the United States in order to satisfy its clients’ needs in that market.

Changi Airport chairman steps down after backlash on maid fiasco

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Singapore Air makes ‘agonizing decision’ to cut 4,300 jobs

Bloomberg | September 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Oil rises with stronger equities and tighter US gasoline view

Bloomberg | September 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Energy

Airlines seek gate checks for virus to revive foreign travel

Bloomberg | September 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Mid-July airline employment up 7,000 from mid-June

AJOT | September 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers

U.S. airlines employed 706,824 workers in the middle of July 2020, 7,101 more than in mid-June 2020 and 46,461 fewer than in March 2020. The July 2020 numbers consist of 597,982 full-time and 108,842 part-time workers.

United Air plans India, Africa flights to diversify route map

Bloomberg | September 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Airbus tops Boeing on deliveries, avoids order cancellations

Bloomberg | September 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus SE delivered 39 jets last month while avoiding order cancellations as it battles to keep revenue flowing in a market battered by the coronavirus crisis.

Airline travel over Labor Day surges to most since March

Bloomberg | September 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | By The Numbers

Boeing’s latest 787 flaw puts most of fleet under scrutiny

Bloomberg | September 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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