Air Cargo

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Silk Way West Airlines pursues strategic co-operation with JAL Cargo

AJOT | July 20, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Silk Way West Airlines and JAL CARGO have agreed to start a co-operation regarding cargo services, which does include the use of Silk Way West Airlines’ capacities by JAL CARGO.

AirAsia A330 Order Helps Airbus Survive Death Match With Boeing

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing Tops Air Show With $79 Billion Haul as Airbus Falls Short

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing Co. edged out Airbus SE to claim a sales victory at the Farnborough air show as its European rival failed to land an anticipated 100-jet order amid a flurry of late deals at the year’s biggest aviation expo.

Boeing, British Airways announce commitment for three 777 airplanes

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing and British Airways today announced a commitment for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. British Airways will take the 777s on an operating lease with a leasing company.

Volga-Dnepr Group launches global AOG service as demand from Aerospace customers continues to soar

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Charters

Volga-Dnepr Group has launched a new AOG service to manage the delivery of urgent spare parts to aircraft stranded around the world.

Cathay Pacific announces nonstop service from Seattle to Hong Kong

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay Pacific will commence a new nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 1, 2019, becoming the only airline that will directly link Hong Kong with the fastest-growing city on the West Coast.

Boeing, Hawaiian Airlines Finalize Order For Up To 20 787 Dreamliners

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced the companies finalized an order yesterday for 10 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.

SITAONAIR’s aircraft IoT takes off with pioneering AirBridgeCargo and CargoLogicAir project

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

SITAONAIR’s trademark ‘open platforms’ approach is turning the aircraft Internet of Things (IoT) concept into a reality, in a key development for the air transport industry.

Boeing announces new commitments with two airlines for 15 787 Dreamliners

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing, Novus announce commitment for up to four 777-300ERs

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Airbus-Boeing Order Spree Extends Battle Deep Into Air Show

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Airbus Turns to Veteran Execs to Guide It Through Engine Crisis

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Uganda Airlines Eyes Bombardier, Airbus Jets to Revamp Carrier

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Nigeria Seeks Foreign Help for 30-Plane, 80-Route Airline

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airbus A380 Albatross Gets a New Life Through Leasing Firm

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Airbus-Boeing Duel Expands as Small Jets Take $26 Billion Haul

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing Wins $12.7 Billion Deal as VietJet Doubles Down on Max

Bloomberg | July 18, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | July 18, 2018

ACS revels in rhino relocation

In May award-winning aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, helped to successfully transport six wild black rhinos to Zakouma National Park in Chad to reintroduce the species to the country, nearly 50 years after they were wiped out by poaching.