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Transportation services contributed 6.7% to U.S. GDP in 2022; rising above 6.3% in 2019

Transportation contributed $1.7 trillion (6.7%) to the economy in 2022

[Freightos Weekly Update] Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far

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Ethiopian inaugurates the new Jinka Airport Terminal

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, inaugurates its Jinka airport project, unveiling a new terminal and support facility buildings.

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Hactl launches autonomous ramp vehicle operations

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is progressing its plan to introduce Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations in 2024.

Envirotainer releases annual sustainability report

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping

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SmartLynx Airlines appoints Belina as Deputy CEO

SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI, cargo, and charter provider, announces the appointment of Jan Belina (Jan Bělina) as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (D/CEO). Belina will join the SmartLynx leadership team and work alongside the company's CEO, Edvinas Demenius. The expansion of the management team is a natural step in the company's growth to increase efficiency and operational performance.

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Cathay marks a year of solid progress in its pursuit of sustainability leadership

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Green Shipping

Cathay’s 2023 Sustainability Report underscores its new and ongoing commitments, and progress in advancing sustainability through collaboration

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TIACA welcomes six new members to the Board

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that six new members have been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors ensuring effective representation across the industry.

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CPaT announces new contract with Nigerian airline, Arik Air

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Arik Air. In this collaboration, CPaT will provide Arik Air pilots with their Boeing B737-800 and Bombardier DHC-8/Q400 Aircraft Systems and General Subjects. This offering will be complemented by CPaT's full suite of Aircraft Procedures, inclusive of their FMS Skills Trainer, 3D Cockpit Trainer, and 3D Walk Around Trainer. Additionally, CPaT will provide Arik Air's cabin crew with their Cabin Crew Training Suite for their Boeing B737-800 fleet.

East Bay travel leaders unified in support of OAK name modification

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

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AutoFlight delivers first electric air taxi to customer in Japan

AJOT | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

• AutoFlight has officially delivered its first Prosperity eVTOL aircraft to a customer, an Advanced Air Mobility operator in Japan • The Japanese company is planning demonstration eVTOL flights at the 2025 Osaka World Expo • Delivery marks the world’s inaugural delivery of a civilian ton-class eVTOL (electric-vertical-take-off-and-landing) aircraft • News comes just days after AutoFlight’s CarryAll cargo eVTOL obtained Type Certification (TC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)

Vistara CEO allays pilots’ fears on pay cuts amid flight delays

Bloomberg | April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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B&H Worldwide facilitates time-critical aircraft engine logistics for T’Way Air

B&H Worldwide, a leading provider of aviation and aerospace logistics solutions, successfully facilitated the urgent movement of two CFM56 aircraft engines for T'Way Air, a South Korean low-cost carrier.

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Network Cargo Management renews long-term GSSA contract with Philippine Airlines

AJOT | April 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Network Cargo Management and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Philippines, have renewed their long-standing GSSA contract in Canada with NCM. We are pleased to announce that the contract has been renewed for a further 3 years with effect from the 5th of February 2024.

Airbus delivered about 145 planes in first quarter of 2024

Bloomberg | April 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Singapore Airlines to restart flights to three China cities: CNA

Bloomberg | April 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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CPaT expands presence in the African region with Libyan Airline, Ghadames Air

AJOT | April 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Ghadames Air. CPaT will be providing Ghadames Air with their Aircraft Systems courses and library of General subjects for the Boeing B737 Classic and Boeing B777 fleets, along with their Cabin Crew Training Suite which includes Boeing B777 Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew and Cabin Crew Safety and General Subjects.

Future proofing tracking links for drone and robotic deliveries

AJOT | April 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Etihad Cargo expands US capacity with inaugural Boston flight

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AJOT | Top Story | April 02, 2024

Etihad Cargo expands US capacity with inaugural Boston flight

• Etihad Cargo has launched a fourth gateway destination in the US, operating its inaugural flight to Boston on 31 March. • The carrier will operate four flights per week to Boston, bringing Etihad Cargo's total number of US flights to 33 per week, including daily double flights to New York, daily flights to Chicago and Washington and a weekly freighter to Chicago. • Etihad Cargo will offer an additional 50 tons of cargo capacity per week to the US via the Abu Dhabi-Boston flight.