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Qatar Airways Cargo ships 1 million kilos for charities

Air Freight News | July 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Qatar Airways Cargo is taking action like no other airline before and playing an active role in building tomorrow’s world. The world’s largest cargo airline is committed to helping people in need through its ‘1 Million Kilos’ campaign: From July to the end of December, charities will be able to use the services of Qatar Airways Cargo to transport humanitarian aid and medical supplies all over the world, free of charge.

Cathay shareholders approve $5 billion plan to avoid collapse

Bloomberg | July 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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AJOT | Top Story | July 10, 2020

LATAM registers the largest mask shipment carried on a single flight

The LATAM flight carried the largest amount of surgical masks transported since the operation with the Ministry of Infrastructure to bring supplies to fight COVID-19 began.

Volga-Dnepr Group Makes New Senior Appointment

Volga-Dnepr Group has appointed Konstantin Vekshin as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Vekshin’s key objectives will be to implement the Group’s approved marketing directive and sales plan, in addition to the centralisation and digitalisation of all its sales teams.

“CARGY”, the new digital solution partner by Turkish Cargo

Air Freight News | July 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Providing air cargo service to 127 countries worldwide, Turkish Cargo’s “CARGY”, the new artificial intelligence robot that provides customers with the opportunity to inquire the status of their cargo 24/7, goes live.

Fake Pilot Scandal Prompts U.S. to Block Pakistan’s Flag Carrier

Bloomberg | July 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Top Buyer Emirates Expects Boeing 777X to Miss 2021 Debut Target

Bloomberg | July 10, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co.’s new 777X jet is likely to miss its planned debut next year, according to the aircraft’s top customer Emirates, which doesn’t expect to receive any planes before 2022.

JetBlue Spurns Long Beach to Expand at LAX in West Coast Shift

Bloomberg | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA Probes Alleged Boeing Pressure on Designated Inspectors

Bloomberg | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | General

Delta Cargo partners with PayCargo to offer new payment platform

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Delta Cargo has partnered with online payment platform PayCargo and Unisys to offer customers an additional option to pay for their shipments’ destination charges. The new service for cargo shipments that originated internationally and delivered throughout the U.S. will be available from tomorrow (July 10, 2020).

IAG Cargo launches new FORWARD.PLATINUM loyalty program for customers

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Bombardier confirms support for commitments announced by Alstom as part of Bombardier Transportation acquisition

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

LATAM formalizes second tranche of DIP financing and announces LATAM Airlines Brazil’s Chapter 11 incorporation

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

AGL contributes to the export and humanitarian transport of COVID-19 test kits

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Even as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a second-wave outbreak of COVID-19, the majority of countries around the world are emerging from lockdowns. Governments everywhere are acknowledging that in this context, the most secure and safe way to re-open their societies is to ensure that there is a competent system of testing and contract-tracing in place ahead of fully re-opening.

Munich Airport announces half-year results 2020

AJOT | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

United, American extend suspension of Hong Kong flights

Bloomberg | July 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

United Airlines Inc. extended its suspension of flights to and from Hong Kong, citing new coronavirus testing protocols for crew arriving in the Asian financial hub, while American Airlines Group Inc. also canceled plans to resume services from Dallas/Fort Worth.

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