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KLM and Dutch Ministry of Health begin transport of Covid-19 vaccines

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Today saw the first flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bonaire and Aruba carrying a shipment of Covid-19 vaccines destined for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Dachser Air & Sea Logistics reorganize regional management

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and UNICEF establish a partnership for the transportation of Covid-19 vaccines

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Astral Aviation commits to helping Unicef transport Covid-19 vaccines in Africa and the Middle East

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ontario International Airport begins 2021 with double-digit gain in cargo volume

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

Ontario International Airport (ONT) began 2021 just as it closed out 2020, with a double-digit increase in commercial freight volume while the COVID-19 pandemic continued to depress passenger numbers.

It was a full bloom Valentine’s season for Qatar Airways Cargo

Air Freight News | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The carrier transported 5000 tonnes of flowers for Valentine’s Day, introducing additional flights and charters to cater to the demand in key markets. Its product QR Fresh offers a seamless cool chain for the transport of flowers.

MNG Airlines renews with Champ’s Traxon cargoHUB

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Technology

IAG Cargo commits to supporting UNICEF to transport COVID-19 vaccines around the world

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The initiative will see IAG Cargo and other appointed airlines support the COVAX Facility, aimed at providing equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

Etihad Cargo joins UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative for vaccine and essential medicare response

AJOT | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

MoU will see UAE’s national carrier collaborate on the distribution of vaccines, and essential medicines, medical devices, and humanitarian supplies

Lufthansa talking with planemakers on switch to smaller jets

Bloomberg | February 16, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

U.K. talking with other nations on vaccine proof for travel

Bloomberg | February 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airports in Talks for State Aid Amid Traffic Slump

Bloomberg | February 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

IAG Cargo partners with Senator International to deliver over a million protective masks to Germany

Air Freight News | February 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In addition to the belly space, the special charter flight carried cargo in the cabin of a B777-200 passenger aircraft converted into a freighter

Dubai Airports traffic slumps 70% in 2020 on Covid-19 lockdowns

Bloomberg | February 15, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers

American Airlines weighs debt deal to refinance treasury loans

Bloomberg | February 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AJOT | Top Story | February 12, 2021

You can’t say ‘I love you’ without blooming logistics

IAG Cargo has transported nearly 450 tonnes of cut flowers across its network in time for Valentine’s Day

U.S. DOT announces nearly $2 billion grant program for COVID relief to airports

AJOT | February 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

Mesa and United Airlines to invest in Archer Aviation to decarbonize air travel

AJOT | February 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA upgrades Costa Rica’s safety assessment rating

AJOT | February 12, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airports

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AJOT | Top Story | February 12, 2021

Latam Cargo carries more than 13,200 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador

LATAM Cargo Group had a positive performance during the 2021 Valentine’s Day season, which, together with Mother’s Day (April and May) represents the peak of the fresh flower export activity. In 2021, the company carried 7% more flowers than in 2020, totaling more than 13,200 tons.

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