Air Cargo

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Boeing Max Buyer Flydubai Says Grounding Has Set It Back 5 Years

Bloomberg | September 30, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Flydubai, the second-biggest customer for Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max jetliner, warned that its operations will shrink to 2014 levels if the model doesn’t return to service soon.

Hong Kong flight attendants urge Cathay to explain layoffs

Bloomberg | September 30, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Flight attendants in Hong Kong urged Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. to explain the reasons behind dozens of lay-offs, saying they feel “betrayed and deeply saddened” by an increasing number of cases for “unreasonable dismissal.”

FIS Air Freight Report September 23, 2019

AJOT | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | General

As the market limps closer towards the start of peak season, rates remain uncertain, with last weeks gain across China to Europe softening to flat or negative levels. China to USA climbs out of its 11 cent slump last week, gaining 5 cents.

American Airlines on LATAM partnership

Air Freight News | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

LATAM and the Cueto family have been terrific partners of American Airlines for decades.

Munich Airport moves up to fifth place among the world’s leading hubs

AJOT | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airports

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments in the U.S.

Average rate increase of 5.9%, effective January 1, 2020 Plantation, Fla., September 27, 2019: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced a 5.9% general average shipment price increase for U.S. account holders that will take effect on January 1, 2020. Prices are adjusted on an annual basis by DHL Express, taking into consideration inflation and currency dynamics such as administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures. These measures are updated by national and international authorities on a regular basis in each of the more than 220 countries and territories that DHL Express serves. Depending on local conditions, price adjustments will vary from country to country, and will apply to all customers where contracts allow.

Boeing CEO Muilenburg Will Testify Before Congress on 737 Max

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg has agreed to his first scheduled appearance before Congress to discuss the 737 Max, the grounded jetliner involved in two fatal crashes.

JetBlue announces largest eGSE fleet at JFK

AJOT | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Electric ground service equipment to cut four million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year

Virgin Atlantic seeks Manchester push with Thomas Cook slots

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is looking to pick up operating slots at Manchester airport vacated by collapsed rival Thomas Cook Group Plc in a bid to grab a larger share of the travel market in northern England.

Fleet of Boeing 737 Max to be Parked in the Middle of Australia

Bloomberg | September 27, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Australia has given clearance for Singapore Airlines Ltd.’s SilkAir to store its six Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft in the country, as the global grounding of the jet continues following two deadly crashes within the past 12 months.

Delta expands in South America with $2.25 billion Latam deal

Air Freight News | September 26, 2019 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Delta Air Lines Inc. is dramatically expanding its South American footprint, agreeing to a $2.25 billion deal with Latam Airlines Group SA after a similar arrangement between the Chilean company and American Airlines Group Inc. ran into legal trouble.