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Air Cargo

AJOT | Top Story | March 05, 2021

IAG Cargo automotive charters speed ahead, indicating global revival in vehicle manufacturing

• IAG Cargo has already chartered nearly 100 (95) flights to support the automotive industry since the start of 2021, working on behalf of customers seeking speed for just-in-time supply chains • In total, over 8,000 tons of automotive parts have been transported since the start of the year – in demand items include engines, pistons, doors and tyre rubber • Popular routes include Germany to South Africa, Mexico to the UK and Southeast Asia to the US

Virgin Galactic chairman sells $213 million stake

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo | Technology

Boeing’s 737 Max return gathers pace with 100 planes back in sky

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo

Lufthansa pivots to U.K. to profit from faster vaccine progress

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Australia urges EU review after Italy blocks AstraZeneca doses

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo | International Trade

Singapore sees safe reopening of Changi as key to survival

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Alitalia talks enter crucial stage in test for Draghi at EU

Bloomberg | March 05, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing jet’s fiery engine blast came amid long effort for a fix

Bloomberg | March 04, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. has been working for several years with U.S. regulators on ways to fortify engine covers for at least two of its best-selling jetliners, a redesign that was still underway when one failed last month and rained shredded metal onto a Denver suburb.

Boeing said to seek another $4 billion of liquidity from banks

Bloomberg | March 04, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

New alliance plans “market re-set” for Europe-Australia

AJOT | March 04, 2021 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Boeing reeled from ‘terrible’ press after first Max crash

Bloomberg | March 04, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lödige Industries supports dnata’s cargo warehouse modernisation project at Changi Airport

AJOT | March 04, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Lödige Industries, a leading global provider of cargo terminal solutions, has announced that it has been selected by dnata Singapore Pte Ltd to modernize and upgrade its cargo warehouse at Changi Airport. Designed to handle an annual turnover of 550,000 tonnes, the facility will incorporate new advanced ULD handling equipment and control technology, replacing and enhancing existing warehouse fittings.