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US aircraft communications with FAA ‘incredibly insecure,’ senator says

Reuters | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo

A government watchdog report on Monday shows communications between US air traffic controllers and commercial airplanes are "incredibly insecure" and the Federal Aviation Administration must take steps to address threats, Senator Ron Wyden said.

DHL invests in Greater Middle East-Africa connectivity with new aviation lane

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Turkish Airlines named Europe’s Best Airline for the 11th time

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Turkish Airlines received three prestigious accolades at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards: “Best Airline in Europe,” “World's Best Business Class Catering," and “Best Airline in Southern Europe”. Turkish Airlines also rose to 5th place in Skytrax’s “World’s Best Airlines” ranking.

US report says FAA must better address threats to aircraft communication

Reuters | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo

A government watchdog on Monday said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration must take new steps to address threats to aircraft communication, including spoofing and jamming.

Air Charter Service helps to power Ghana

Air Charter Service recently transported 163 tons of outsize machinery from India to Ghana for a power plant in Kumasi.

Aviation cargo records: What the RAMC reporting can and cannot show

AJOT Newsroom | September 21, 2026 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

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Reuters | September 18, 2026

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 additional 777F freighters

The FAA has approved a waiver allowing Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after 2028, helping bridge the gap until the next-generation 777-8F enters service and supporting continued U.S. aircraft exports.

The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for August 2026

AJOT Newsroom | September 18, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

Cathay Pacific carried 5% more passengers in August 2026 compared with August 2025, while Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) increased by 3%. In the first eight months of 2026, the number of passengers carried increased by 15% compared with the same period for 2025.

Aviator wins long-term Lufthansa Group full-handling contract in Norway

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new long-term contract with Lufthansa Group.

Krings joins Jettainer as Senior Global Account Manager

Jettainer is strengthening its global account management with the appointment of Jörg Krings as Senior Global Account Manager.

Holland & Knight grows aviation policy practice with addition of Tom Bush in Washington, D.C.

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice and specifically the expansion of its transportation policy practices with the addition of Tom Bush as a Senior Policy Advisor in Washington, D.C., where he will focus on aviation policy matters.

Ethiopian Airlines to commence scheduled passenger flights to Port Harcourt, Nigeria

AJOT Newsroom | September 17, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce the commencement of its new scheduled passenger service to Port Harcourt, Nigeria, effective 01 December 2026.

Philadelphia CBP agriculture specialists intercept rare Chief Goliath beetles being smuggled to Germany

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists seized three live Chief Goliath beetles on Aug. 19 in Philadelphia that were being shipped in air cargo from North Carolina to Germany.

Ethiopian Cargo joins CargoAi to power its digital booking capabilities

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has partnered with CargoAi as its strategic partner to further enhance the digital operations.

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo introduces innovative vacuum lift to make cargo handling less physically demanding

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo is taking another step towards a more innovative and future-ready cargo operation.

Cathay welcomes Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and policy address initiatives

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cathay is aligned with the Government’s focus on strengthening Hong Kong’s connectivity with more destinations, including emerging markets in Belt and Road countries and regions.

Ethiopian Airlines to expand its presence in Mozambique with a new passenger service to Nacala

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | General

Ethiopian Airlines plans to expand its presence in Mozambique with a thrice weekly passenger service to Nacala starting from 27 October 2026.

Kalitta Air and Air Atlanta Icelandic leverage CHAMP’s Cargospot Weight & Balance solution

AJOT Newsroom | September 16, 2026 | Air Cargo | Technology

Unified weight and balance operations help both airlines boost efficiency, reduce fuel burn, and maximize the commercial performance of their new 777‑300ERSF fleets

Roberts retires as CEO of Huntsville International Airport; Murphree named to office

The Board of Directors for the Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority announced that Chief Executive Officer Butch Roberts will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, concluding forty years of distinguished service to the Port of Huntsville.

US airlines gained $16M in second quarter 2026, a decrease over second quarter 2025

AJOT Newsroom | September 15, 2026 | Air Cargo | General | By The Numbers

U.S. airline financial reports are filed quarterly with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for additional first-quarter 2026 (Tables 1-6) financial results.

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