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Air Charter Service arranges complex AN-124 charter for Indonesian oil platform

In July of this year, leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, arranged the delivery of two aftercoolers, weighing almost 50 tons each, from Italy to an offshore oil platform that was being constructed in Indonesia.

Kenya aviation workers’ union ends strike, union official says

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

No-frills US carrier Frontier hikes margin forecast on moderating capacity growth

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Honeywell CEO says ability to supply parts will determine aerospace unit’s growth

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | International Trade

Business groups urge Ottawa to prevent Air Canada pilots strike

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FCC chair wants more competition to SpaceX’s Starlink unit

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Ethiopian Airlines expands African reach with a new Port Sudan service

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines is delighted to announce the launch of a daily flight service to Port Sudan, Sudan, commencing on October 15, 2024.

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Bloomberg | Top Story | September 11, 2024

Air Canada pilots get more political support as strike looms

Canada’s Conservative party chief says he stands with pilots in a labor dispute with Air Canada, as the carrier prepares to suspend flights ahead of a potential strike.

Trafigura sees ‘confusion’ over aviation emissions scheme

Bloomberg | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Green Shipping

Cathay Cargo refreshes its Cathay Courier solution adding piece-level tracking to express delivery for small urgent shipments

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Cathay Cargo’s express delivery solution has been digitalised to add greater visibility and reassurance for customers

Penseel joins Maastricht Aachen Airport’s Supervisory Board

Peter Penseel is the fourth member to join the airport’s new Board, bringing over 30 years of airfreight experience

FedEx warns of delays in some Louisiana markets due to Storm Francine

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Trucking

FedEx said pickup and delivery services in some markets of Louisiana could be disrupted by the expected upheaval from Storm Francine, which is set to become the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season.

Dangerous goods survey highlights supply chain innovations and barriers

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Rotate shares e-commerce insights and market outlook at EU cross border e-commerce forum

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

This week Ryan Keyrouse, CEO at Rotate, shared insights and expectations on the global e-commerce market with 450+ delegates at the EU Cross-Border e-commerce Forum in Liege, Belgium.

Hactl turns old uniforms into upcycled cups, demonstrating limitless potential of zero-waste upcycling

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent handler - has successfully transformed its old staff uniforms into 5,000 upcycled cups through its “Zero Waste Uniform Upcycling Project”.

Etihad Airways plans IPO no earlier than 2025, sources say

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

UPS bolsters healthcare logistics capabilities with cold-chain acquisitions

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

Acquisitions accelerate plan to provide healthcare customers with end-to-end temperature controlled solutions across Europe

WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 35) - 2024

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Rates and demand remain strong throughout August

WestJet Cargo showcases success of specialized charter service across North and Latin America

AJOT | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters

WestJet Cargo spotlights the growing impact of its charter service, launched in Q4 2023, which offers unparalleled cargo solutions across North and Latin America.

Southwest Airlines chairman to step down amid Elliott battle

Bloomberg | September 11, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. Chairman Gary Kelly is stepping down along with six directors, a dramatic move after the carrier faced calls for a strategic overhaul from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

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