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Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash

Reuters | January 31, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

WFS purchases part of Menzies Aviation’s Cargo Ops at Amsterdam Airport

AJOT | January 31, 2025 | Air Cargo | General

Worldwide Flight Services Holland B.V. (WFS), a SATS company, has completed its acquisition of Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) B.V., part of Menzies Aviation’s General Cargo Handling Operations at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), the main international airport in the Netherlands.

Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

The crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday highlighted issues around the congested airspace shared by civilian and military aircraft over the U.S. capital.

Trump says air traffic control systems have not been built properly

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that air traffic control systems have not been built properly, speaking in the wake of a deadly midair collision between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington D.C.

Trump names acting FAA administrator after fatal collision

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he had appointed a former senior aviation official as the acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration administrator.

Brazilian airline Azul S.A. downgraded to ‘SD’ following distressed debt exchange

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Allivate introduces new digital product for EU shipping procedure NCTS5

AJOT | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Technology

Module available in the FAIR@Link Cargo Community System / Automated transfer of HS codes and HAWB data / Affects more than a quarter of import shipments in Frankfurt

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Reuters | Top Story | January 30, 2025

More than 60 feared dead after jet hits helicopter, crashes into Washington river

More than 60 people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport.

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Air traffic control audio recorded the moments before and after an American Airlines regional passenger jet crashed with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in a midair collision over Washington on Wednesday night.

What were the aircraft involved in midair crash in Washington DC?

Reuters | January 30, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines rejects Frontier’s bid, aims to exit bankruptcy in first quarter

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it has rejected a bid from rival Frontier Group as it was not favorable for the low-cost carrier and expects to exit bankruptcy in the first quarter.

Boeing’s $3.9B Q4 losses highlight struggles with cost overruns and strike impact

AJOT | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

UK backs third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airports

Britain's Labour government will back the construction of a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport to boost trade and economic growth, finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.

Plane crashes in South Sudan, killing 20, official says

Reuters | January 29, 2025 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AJOT | Top Story | January 29, 2025

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s commercial airports record busiest year ever for second consecutive year

• Total 2024 passenger count of 145.9 million surpasses 2023 as busiest year ever at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International, and New York Stewart International Airports • International travel demand continues to grow, exceeding pre-pandemic levels • Record-breaking 2024 capped by record-breaking December and holiday travel • Unprecedented demand met by Port Authority’s transformation of all three major airports with larger, award-winning state-of-the-art terminals

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