Air Cargo

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

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cargo-partner acquires Transcargo in the Netherlands

AJOT | February 25, 2021 | Air Cargo | Charters

Following one year of successful collaboration at Transcargo’s warehouse in Roermond, cargo-partner has acquired the Dutch logistics company and begun the gradual integration of Transcargo into the cargo-partner group as part of its expansion strategy in Western Europe.

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Silk Way West Airlines stands ready for leading role in global distribution of medical supplies

AJOT | February 25, 2021 | Air Cargo | Charters

As the COVID-19 vaccination process gets underway around the world, the issue of logistics has become crucial. According to International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac, "Safely delivering COVID-19 vaccines will be the mission of the century for the global air cargo industry".

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Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2020, full year 2020 numbers

AJOT | February 25, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its February 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on reporting marketing and operating air carrier data compiled for the month of December 2020 and calendar year 2020. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines.

Stronger US durables orders point to solid business spending

Bloomberg | February 25, 2021 | Air Cargo

UPS expects 40% jump in vaccine doses next week, peak in May

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Bloomberg | Top Story | February 25, 2021

UPS expects 40% jump in vaccine doses next week, peak in May

United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp. are ramping up vaccine distribution, with plans for additional gains if Johnson & Johnson’s inoculation is cleared by U.S. regulators.

Thai Airways posts record $4.7 billion loss as debt revamp looms

Bloomberg | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cracks in jet engines can elude inspectors, with deadly results

Bloomberg | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Watchdog calls FAA oversight still inadequate after reforms

Bloomberg | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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DHL Express and SmartLynx Malta partner to break new ground in cargo transportation

AJOT | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• Companies announce signing of a new partnership agreement • SmartLynx Malta will support Express Division of Deutsche Post DHL Group with two Airbus A321-200 freighter aircraft • The fuel-efficient aircraft is the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient aircraft in its class

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AirBridgeCargo keeps on supporting AVI programs out of Europe

AJOT | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the leading all-cargo carries in live animals’ transportations, has completed two Boeing 747 charter flights from Europe to Kuwait, Western Asia delivering 355 heifers and 10 bulls to their new home.

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FAA orders high-tech inspections of engines on Boeing 777s

Bloomberg | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive mandates that the titanium fan blades on certain Pratt & Whitney engines be examined immediately before they can return to service. Pratt & Whitney is a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp.

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Chapman Freeborn appoints North Asia Cargo Director, to support growth strategy and increasing demand

AJOT | February 24, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Allen Liu as Cargo Director, North Asia. With 15 years’ experience in aviation, Allen begun his career in 2006, gaining industry knowledge at several air cargo businesses before taking on a senior role as Cargo Manager China at Chapman Freeborn in 2013.