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CharterDesk coordinates medical flight from Nîmes to Beirut

AJOT Newsroom | October 05, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

CharterDesk has coordinated an air ambulance flight carrying a patient from Nîmes, France, to Beirut, Lebanon, following surgery.

Canada’s Airport Privatization Plan reflects complex value trade-offs

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Canadian government’s proposal to privatize its four largest airports could transform the sector, but balancing public interests and investor returns would be a key challenge, says Fitch Ratings.

Airbus board appointments herald CEO decision next year

Airbus has announced a series of board changes including its first female chairperson and the first from outside its Franco-German power base, marking the

Northern Jet achieves IS-BAO registration

AJOT Newsroom | October 02, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Northern Jet has achieved registration with the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).

DHL supports historic search for Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

• DHL Express is the Official Logistics Partner of the Taraia Object Expedition • Transports specialized equipment to remote Pacific destination as researchers search for answers to 89-year-old aviation mystery

Shippers seek flexible airfreight rates as September demand grows

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Global air freight volumes delivered another month of steady growth in September, up +6% year-on-year, but shippers remain cautious of long-term capacity commitments and are looking for ‘floating mechanisms’ to manage changing market conditions and their impact on rates, according to industry analysts, Xeneta.

Ethiopian Airlines signs agreement with Boeing for 777-8F and 777F Freighters to expand cargo fleet

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has signed an agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of eight Boeing 777-8F and two Boeing 777F Freighters, further strengthening its cargo capabilities and supporting the continued expansion of its global logistics network.

Is Central Asia running into an air cargo capacity gap?

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | Air Forwarders

Speaking at the Central Asia Air Cargo Summit, Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn, explains why more connectivity does not necessarily mean suitable capacity for every shipment – and why project cargo planning needs to begin before the cargo is ready to move.

Syzygy Plasmonics signs capacity reservation agreement with Uniper for planned facilities in Latin America

AJOT Newsroom | October 01, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air Canada Cargo builds on a stronger digital foundation with Lödige Industries

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

One year after the successful go live of its upgraded control systems at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Air Canada Cargo is marking a key milestone in its terminal modernization program.

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announce plans for Alaska to join Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced their intent for Alaska Airlines to join American’s Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding international travel opportunities for customers and strengthening access to premium global travel experiences.

WFS launches a new generation of logistics infrastructure at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has officially opened its new 25,400m² cargo terminal at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), creating a new generation of logistics infrastructure for airlines, freight forwarders, and the high-value economic sectors in the region.

Middle East air capacity set to recover in Q4 to within 5% of 2025 levels, reports IBA

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that Middle East air capacity is expected to recover to within approximately 5% of Q4 2025 levels in Q4 2026, following a sharp reduction earlier this year.

Pharma.Aero welcomes Washington Dulles International Airport, as VEDP joins as a strategic member

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) joins Pharma.Aero as a Strategic Member, representing Washington Dulles International Airport.

deugro delivers time-critical airfreight solution for wind turbine generator production

To ensure uninterrupted production at a key wind turbine generator and component manufacturing facility in Germany, deugro’s Airfreight Department delivered 162 cubic meters of time-critical equipment on nine consecutive direct flights from China to Germany.

Allied Aviation’s Seth wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Kritika Seth was awarded at Aviation Connect for her contribution to the air cargo industry and leadership in India's growing aviation market

Awery’s den Hertog wins Women in Air Cargo Award

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Awery Chief Experience Officer recognized in IT category for contribution to efficiency, innovation, and the next generation of air cargo professionals

Contour Airlines expands Muscle Shoals service with new nonstop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth

AJOT Newsroom | September 30, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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‘Hyperscaler’ boom: 33 freighters a day carrying data center-related air trade to the US

AI and data center expansion is driving a surge in trans-Pacific air cargo, with GPUs, servers and semiconductor equipment tightening Asia-U.S. capacity and pushing high-value technology freight to the front of the market.

[Freightos Weekly Update] China-US truce to reduce some tariffs, and likely postpone port fees

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