Air Cargo

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

Swiss WorldCargo fully CEIV certified

AJOT | July 23, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The certification was awarded following an extensive review from IATA recognised independent auditors. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO handed over the certificate to Michael Niggemann, Chief Financial Officer and Member of Management Board of Swiss International Air Lines.

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AJOT | Top Story | July 23, 2018

AirBridgeCargo strengthens its Asian footprint by adding Ho Chi Minh City to its international network

AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched a new freighter service to Ho Chi Minh City, one of the busiest cities of Vietnam, increasing dedicated maindeck capacity to and from one of the major manufacturing hotspots in Asia, and adding it to its international network of more than 30 destinations.

Baines Simmons appoints four new consultants to further broaden expertise

Brazilian GSSA BCS Air joins ECS Group in a dynamic partnership

AJOT | July 23, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Emirates Rules Out Investing in Struggling South Africa Airways

Bloomberg | July 23, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Gulf carrier Emirates has ruled out investing in South African Airways, narrowing the number of potential saviors of the loss-making state airline.

Ryanair Warns Labor Strife Is Starting to Bite as Profit Slides

Bloomberg | July 23, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Ryanair Profits Slide as Discount Giant Battles Labor Strife

Bloomberg | July 23, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Miami-Opa locka Executive named Airport of the Year

AJOT | July 20, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airports

On July 14, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) named Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF) the state of Florida’s General Aviation Airport of the Year, in recognition of the airport’s outstanding achievements in airport safety, aesthetics and overall management.

Aeroflot Group announces operating results for June 2018

AJOT | July 20, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Silk Way West Airlines pursues strategic co-operation with JAL Cargo

AJOT | July 20, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Silk Way West Airlines and JAL CARGO have agreed to start a co-operation regarding cargo services, which does include the use of Silk Way West Airlines’ capacities by JAL CARGO.

AirAsia A330 Order Helps Airbus Survive Death Match With Boeing

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing Tops Air Show With $79 Billion Haul as Airbus Falls Short

Bloomberg | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

Boeing Co. edged out Airbus SE to claim a sales victory at the Farnborough air show as its European rival failed to land an anticipated 100-jet order amid a flurry of late deals at the year’s biggest aviation expo.

Boeing, British Airways announce commitment for three 777 airplanes

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing and British Airways today announced a commitment for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. British Airways will take the 777s on an operating lease with a leasing company.

Volga-Dnepr Group launches global AOG service as demand from Aerospace customers continues to soar

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Charters

Volga-Dnepr Group has launched a new AOG service to manage the delivery of urgent spare parts to aircraft stranded around the world.

Cathay Pacific announces nonstop service from Seattle to Hong Kong

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Cathay Pacific will commence a new nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 1, 2019, becoming the only airline that will directly link Hong Kong with the fastest-growing city on the West Coast.

Boeing, Hawaiian Airlines Finalize Order For Up To 20 787 Dreamliners

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced the companies finalized an order yesterday for 10 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.

SITAONAIR’s aircraft IoT takes off with pioneering AirBridgeCargo and CargoLogicAir project

AJOT | July 19, 2018 | Air Cargo | General

SITAONAIR’s trademark ‘open platforms’ approach is turning the aircraft Internet of Things (IoT) concept into a reality, in a key development for the air transport industry.