Air Cargo

Coverage of air cargo related news including freight forwarders, airlines, airports and more

American Airlines transports critical supplies to US and beyond with more cargo-only flights

AJOT | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Lufthansa Seeks Investor Support for Share Sale in Funding Push

Bloomberg | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Norwegian Air shuttle tries a desperate final gambit

Bloomberg | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo

Airbus chops output by a third in grim measure of virus hit

Bloomberg | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air France-KLM expects only ‘skeleton operation’ through May

Bloomberg | April 09, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | Top Story | April 08, 2020

Airlines squeezed by delays in $29 billion US rescue package

U.S. airlines’ desperate bid for $29 billion in government rescue cash is being frustrated by a lengthening process and demands that companies provide more detailed financial information, people familiar with the situation said.

Airlines to cut summer flights up to 90% with rebound remote

Bloomberg | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo

Ethiopian Cargo recalibrates its operations in the wake of COVID-19 Addis Ababa

AJOT | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the multiple award-winning and largest cargo network operator in Africa, is adapting its operations to the evolving global demand for air cargo services following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Canada to use Trudeau’s wage subsidy for 36,000 employees

Bloomberg | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo

Airline bid to cut pollution cost may wipe out carbon demand

Bloomberg | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Airlines are seeking to change the rules of a global system that’s set to limit their pollution starting next year.

Cargo carrier transported over 50,000,000kg of medical supplies and aid relief in the past month

Air Freight News | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Qatar Airways Cargo has increased services around the world, operating freighters and freight-only passenger aircraft to ensure the continuity of global trade and transportation of essential supplies to where they are needed during this critical time.

Bolloré Logistics receives 92 tons medical equipment from China at the Geneva Airport

AJOT | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | Logistics

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Bloomberg | Top Story | April 08, 2020

Israel Airlifts Eggs to Prevent Shortages During Passover

In her WhatsApp group for mothers, Elana Dror is noticing an unusual topic in the morning discussions: where to find eggs.

Zara Owner Ramps Up Shipments to Asia as Shoppers Return

Bloomberg | April 08, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports

Boeing Finds New Software Flaws on 737 Max

Bloomberg | April 07, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing Co. has identified two new software problems with the grounded 737 Max that must be fixed before the jetliner can carry passengers again.

Lufthansa to Slash Fleet, Shutter Germanwings in Virus Response

Bloomberg | April 07, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal

Handling agents – the cornerstone of air cargo

AJOT | April 07, 2020 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders

COVID-19 Drives Air Freight Demand for Project Cargo

AJOT | April 07, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters

In today’s challenging situation, global logistics is experiencing a growing deficit in freight capacity across all modes of transportation. Air freight, in particular, is in high demand within the project logistics sector. deugro, a company of deugro group, is satisfying this demand with an increasing number of air charters for critical equipment.

Boeing to Temporarily Suspend 787 Operations in South Carolina

AJOT | April 07, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina (BSC) until further notice, starting at the end of second shift on Wednesday, April 8. This impacts the Airport Campus, Emergent Operations, Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina and Propulsion South Carolina.