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Jet fuel premiums skyrocket as New York, Gulf supplies sink
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy
WFS and Diagnose pioneer the detection of undeclared lithium batteries using dog detection teams
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Diagnose, a world leader in dog-handing detection, have pioneered the detection of undeclared shipments of lithium batteries following a six-month trial involving thousands of cargo consignments in France.
Lufthansa Cargo and Kintetsu World Express conclude agreement for usage of sustainable aviation fuel
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Energy | Alternative
Japanese freight forwarding company commits to CO2-neutral freight transports with Lufthansa Cargo
WFS to be acquired by SATS to create the preeminent global air cargo handling platform
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Worldwide Flight Services (“WFS”) today announced that SATS Ltd. (“SATS”) has reached an agreement to acquire WFS from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management (“Cerberus”). The transaction is valued at an enterprise value of €2.25 billion.
Cathay in talks with Boeing, Airbus to refresh aging cargo fleet
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is in talks with Airbus SE and Boeing Co. about buying next-generation freighter aircraft as it seeks to renew and replace some of its cargo jets, people familiar with the matter said.
Singapore’s SATS to buy Cerberus’s WFS in $2.1 billion deal
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
SATS Ltd., a catering and gateway services provider, has agreed to acquire air cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services at an enterprise value of €2.25 billion ($2.1 billion).
Fighter jets scrambled after bomb threat on Singapore Airlines flight from San Francisco
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Cargo iQ outlines 2023 plans to achieve enhanced data sharing and supply chain visibility
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology
The organization to develop an app for truckers and to bring enhanced data analytics to members to drive quality and visibility in air cargo transportation
American-JetBlue alliance to cost consumers $700 million, US says
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
A partnership between JetBlue Airways Corp. and American Airlines Group Inc. could cost passengers more than $700 million annually in higher fares, the US Justice Department said Tuesday in an antitrust trial challenging the carriers’ Northeast Alliance.
Jettainer announces business expansion in Asia-Pacific region
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Jettainer continues to grow in the Asia-Pacific market and announced plans to expand its presence in the region by 2023 with Singapore and Hong Kong as main gateways. This was revealed by the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management at the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2022 in London. Jettainer's goal is to establish its own regional teams in Asia, strengthening the relationship with customers through intercultural competencies and to respond even better to individual needs.
Astral Aviation collaborates with e-Cargoware to expand its digital footprint
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Technology
e-Cargoware, a UK-based Software as a Service (SaaS) company providing core and ancillary cloud-based freight management software services for airlines, general sales agents (GSA)s, ground handling agents (GHA)s, express operators and freight forwarders is delighted to announce that the upcoming and rapidly growing full freighter operator, Astral Aviation with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya has chosen the acclaimed FR8Manage – Airline and FR8- Booking solutions to further expand its digital footprint in the market.
Ryanair ready to relocate planes from UK if pound hits demand
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
CCN and DGOffice BV partner to provide DG services
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Hong Kong airlines seeks to restructure $6.2 billion of debt
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Dangerous goods transport survey highlights challenges
| September 28, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Logistics
JetBlue owed American $200 million in revenue-share payment
| September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Hurricane Ian spurs mass evacuations as airports, schools shut
| September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
Major terminal expansion begins at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
| September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced the start of a major terminal expansion project. The terminal expansion is part of a multi-faceted master plan designed to strengthen the airport’s long-term appeal and functionality for airlines and passengers alike.
Airline chiefs lambast Truss budget plan that sank the pound
| September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Boeing delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF order to AerCap
| September 27, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• AerCap Cargo was the first BCF customer and is the largest lessor of the 737-800BCF • AerCap Cargo Head: E-Commerce growth fuels increased demand for 737-800BCF • Boeing has more than 250 orders and commitments from over 20 customers
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