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Boeing and Arajet announced today the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options in the Americas. Arajet also has options to purchase 15 additional 737 MAX jets which, along with existing lease agreements, could take the airline's new fuel-efficient fleet to 40 airplanes. The aircraft order was finalized in January and is currently attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.

WestJet to welcome the world back to Nova Scotia and lead air service recovery

AJOT | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

WestJet accelerates Alberta’s recovery with 2022 summer schedule

AJOT | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Aircraft leasing firms grasp for ways to salvage value from jets held in Russia

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo

Aircraft leasing firms are exploring ways to protect the value of hundreds of jetliners now held in Russia without running afoul of international sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Strikes force hundreds of flight cancellations across Germany

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Australia, Netherlands sued Russia over downing of Flight MH17

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

British Airways-operator Comair still grounded in South Africa

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Bermuda delists Russian jets in setback for foreign owners

Bloomberg | March 14, 2022 | Air Cargo

German airports may be disrupted Monday as union calls walkout

Bloomberg | March 13, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports

Turkish Cargo service quality certified by Cargo iQ

AJOT | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Introducing the standards not only of the present but also of the future in the air cargo industry thanks to its robust infrastructure, innovative mission and the broad vision it has drawn up, Turkish Cargo now has the global operationally service quality, it has been offering elaborately, certified by the Cargo iQ certificate.

$4.55 million in fake jewelry seized by CBP officers in Louisville

AJOT | March 11, 2022 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers that inspect packages at the Express Consignment Operation (ECO) hub in Louisville see a variety of illegal items arriving and departing the U.S. Recently, however, CBP officers seized three packages in a 24-hour timeframe concealing watches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings totaling over $4.55 million.

FedEx founder’s son to take reins at courier’s express unit

FedEx Corp. said Richard W. Smith, son of founder and Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith, will take over leadership of the FedEx Express division later this year, boosting speculation the younger Smith may be in line eventually for the company’s top job.

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