Air Cargo

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

Safe handling of air cargo: Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries

New international certification for Vienna Airport: For safety reasons, the handling of air cargo shipments with lithium batteries is subject to particularly high requirements. Vienna International Airport has now received the CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its processes, infrastructure, and trained staff.

MMAG Aviation Consortium partners with Unilode Aviation Solutions, a global leader in ULD outsourcing management

AJOT | October 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | General

Spirit Airlines shares plunge on report of potential bankruptcy filing

Reuters | October 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Spirit Airlines shares slumped 40% before the bell on Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the ultra-low-cost carrier was in talks with its bondholders about a potential

Aurrigo CEO calls for transformation in ground support industry by embracing ‘iGSE’

AJOT | October 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

The CEO of Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of smart airside solutions, has today urged aviation industry stakeholders to embrace innovation and drive the evolution of ground support equipment.

US port strikes add to storm brewing in air freight market

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Airlines and forwarders tempted by short-term gains in Q4 face a 'fine balancing act'

Etihad Cargo reaches 10-year milestone in Vietnam

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a decade of successful operations in Vietnam.

The Pharma Logistics Masterclass 2024 kicks off in Dallas Fort Worth, North America’s first edition

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders | Logistics

The Pharma Logistics Masterclass (PLMC™), a globally renowned program founded by Pharma.Aero and the University of Antwerp, has launched its first-ever North American edition in Dallas Fort Worth.

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs launch Odysee, an AI-enabled startup taking a new approach to schedule optimization

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

More than 6,300 flights and 370,000 tons of airfreight: Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines celebrate 25th anniversary

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Vienna Airport and Asiana Airlines are celebrating 25 years of successful partnership: since the first cargo flight in 1999, the South Korean airline has transported more than 370,000 tons of air freight on over 6,300 flights between Vienna and Incheon – an important contribution to the economic network between Austria and South Korea.

Air France KLM Cargo: Passing of J. Martin Schröder pioneer in Dutch aviation

AJOT | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we share the news of the passing of Martin Schröder, founder and former CEO of Martinair.

[Freightos Weekly Update] ILA strike underway, delays and rates likely to increase

Airlines in the Gulf adjust routes after Iran’s attack on Israel

Reuters | October 02, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Several airlines operating in the Gulf have adjusted their flight routes to ensure passenger safety following Iran's attack on Israel.

Lufthansa CEO aims to revive ‘problem child’ airline by 2026

Reuters | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Carlyle-backed StandardAero set to price IPO above range, sources say

Reuters | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo

Alaska Airlines inaugurates service on five new routes

AJOT | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Vienna Cargo Day and FlyPharma Conference at Vienna Airport in October 2024

AJOT | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports

Austria’s capital will once again serve as the meeting place for the air cargo and pharmaceutical sectors

CHAMP revolutionizes air cargo compliance with a new sanctions interface integrated within Cargospot

AJOT | October 01, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology

Working with sanctions screening providers e2open and Pandora Intelligence, Cargospot now integrates compliance into airline or handlers’ workflows.

US says 40 foreign operators may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said more than 40 foreign operators of Boeing 737 airplanes may be using planes with rudder components that may pose safety risks.