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Aurrigo introduces four new autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Changi Airport
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Aurrigo International plc have agreed to bring in a fleet of four autonomous baggage handling vehicles to pilot underwing operations at Changi Airport.
Etihad Cargo fully prepared for UAE-PLACI
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has announced its complete readiness for the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that partners and customers will experience no disruptions in their shipments. This achievement underscores the carrier’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and efficiency in operations.
United expects record setting start to summer travel season
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
United is ready for its busiest Memorial Day holiday ever – with a record-setting three million travelers expected to fly between May 23-28, up nearly 10% compared to last year. To help fliers navigate the crowds and jumpstart their summer vacations, United has dozens of features in its mobile app to help travelers skip lines, breeze through security, navigate to their gates, quickly check their bags and more – saving travelers up to 30 minutes on average* at the airport...
Aeromexico seeks US IPO after delisting Mexico shares
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Airlines sue US Transportation Department over rules requiring fee disclosures
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Several major US airlines and their lobbying group sued the US Transportation Department over new regulations mandating up-front disclosure of certain fees, in a fight over rules the agency says could mean big savings for travelers.
Lufthansa Cargo adds Monterrey to freighter flight schedule
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Starting today, customers of Lufthansa Cargo can book their freight from Frankfurt to the Mexican city of Monterrey...
WFS launches new Leadership Academy in North America
| May 14, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has launched a new Leadership Academy for staff in stations in North America in collaboration with Abilene Christian University (ACU)...
Emirates reports record profit as robust travel demand continues
| May 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Emirates said it achieved its best-ever financial performance, with group profit for the fiscal year surging 71% to 18.7 billion dirhams ($5.1 billion) as long-haul travel continued to rebound from the pandemic.
OMA, inaugurates first phase of terminal expansion at Monterrey International airport
| May 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
This investment outlines OMA's steadfast commitment to enhancing and modernizing airport infrastructure in the region of Nuevo León, positioning it as an increasingly vital hub for national and international connectivity.
Ethiopian Airlines Group will manage Ethiopia’s new Legacy Lodges through Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
| May 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Under the terms of this strategic partnership, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel will assume responsibility for operating and managing the astonishing Chebera Churchura Elephant Paw Lodge, Halala Kella Lodge, Gorgora Ecolodge, and Wonchi EcoLodge.
Alaska Air, Hawaiian tie-up to get DOJ ruling by early August
| May 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
The US Justice Department must decide by August 5 whether it will seek to block a tie-up between Alaska Air Group Inc. and Hawaiian Holdings Inc., the airlines said in securities filings.
Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM group and Elite Group renew their joint commitment to purchase SAF for Mother’s Day
| May 13, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping
Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo Chile, and Elite Group reached a new milestone in reducing carbon emissions produced by the transportation of flowers for Mother's Day.
Swiss WorldCargo expands its network to Toronto, Canada
| May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
The addition of Toronto to its international network will support SWISS airfreight division’s efforts to connect economies, cultures, and societies across Canada and Europe, ensuring an interconnected relationship between these key regions...
WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 18) - 2024
| May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Tonnages dip due to Labor Day holidays...
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’ name official – by unanimous final vote
| May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports | Ports & Terminals | Ports
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted today and granted final approval to rename the “Metropolitan Oakland International Airport” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport...
WestJet and IAM reach tentative agreement
| May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
"WestJet is pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our load controllers," said Diederik Pen...
Air India Express will restore flights after cabin crew standoff
| May 10, 2024 | Air Cargo
Air India Express is planning to restore operations after it resolved a dispute with cabin crew that saw the airline cancel 85 flights...
Tamex and T-Way expand their European network by introducing a new service to Croatia
| May 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Tamex and T-Way have recently expanded their European network by introducing a new service to Croatia, a strategically positioned country at the intersection of Central and Southeast Europe.
A.P. Moller - Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami to serve U.S., Asia and Latin America market
In race to space, one startup is betting on candle wax
| May 09, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Energy | Alternative
Companies are trying all kinds of things to find their way in the increasingly competitive space industry.
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