Air Cargo

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

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WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 15)

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Eid weakens demand but rates hold firm

Emirates needs time to clear flood backlog as Clark says sorry

Bloomberg | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

India averts travel chaos as plane technicians call off strike

Bloomberg | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

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Ethiopian Airlines launches a new service to Warsaw, Poland

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest network operating carrier, is excited to announce the launch of new four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens. The inaugural flight is scheduled as of June 16, 2024, expanding the airline's European destinations to 24.

Hartsfield-Jackson to enforce access restrictions around the clock

AJOT | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service

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AJOT | Top Story | April 22, 2024

WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service

Enhanced service: Increased frequency on the Calgary-Paris route, emphasizing its role as a European hub.

South Africa’s state airline seeks minority partner, loans

Bloomberg | April 22, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

FAA orders more time off to curb traffic controller fatigue

Bloomberg | April 21, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

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Etihad Cargo celebrates a decade of strategic partnership with Envirotainer

AJOT | April 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The collaboration between Etihad Cargo and Envirotainer extends beyond container provision, emphasizing excellence in training and standards elevation. To date, 16 of Etihad Cargo's Pharma Champions have undergone specialized training at the Envirotainer Academy, ensuring Etihad Cargo's customers benefit from the most knowledgeable and skilled professionals in the pharmaceutical logistics sector...

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ST Engineering AirX and Bureau Veritas sign agreement to advance Wing-in-Ground Technology

AJOT | April 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

The collaboration will support the development of innovative fuel-efficient technology through the classification and certification of the first AirFish WIG craft...

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Alaska Air profit forecast signals rebound from Max woes

Bloomberg | April 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Alaska Air Group Inc. expects second-quarter profits will top analyst estimates, signaling that the carrier is recovering from a near-catastrophe on one of its planes that triggered the temporary grounding of a key Boeing Co. aircraft model.

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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports koalas to Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands

AJOT | April 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | Project

In cooperation with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen welcomed three koalas to their custom-built, dedicated habitat called “Koalia”, marking a special occasion because apart from being the only koalas in the Netherlands, they are the first to set foot on Dutch soil...

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Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for March 2024

AJOT | April 19, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for March 2024, which showed strong demand for travel from Hong Kong driven by the Easter holiday period, and travel to Hong Kong supported by the various exhibitions and events held in the city...

Alaska Air Group reports first quarter 2024 results

AJOT | April 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, and provided an outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024.

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Munich Airport: Positive annual result and strong traffic growth

AJOT | April 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, stated, “The continued high demand for air travel, new airlines, and the expansion of our route network have further reinforced Munich Airport’s position as a European premium hub.”

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SAS and WFS partner for cargo handling at a fourth major airport in North America

AJOT | April 18, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

The new three-year agreement will see Worldwide Flight Services, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard Scandinavian Airlines flights to and from Boston. The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen...