American Airlines suspends flights to/from Seoul

American Airlines has reported a serious drop in demand and acting on this reduction, American is suspending its operations to and from Seoul, South Korea (ICN), and Dallas-Fort orth (DFW), effective today.

ATSG reports double-digit growth with its robust CAM performance

Air Transport Services Group, which provides medium wide-body aircraft leasing and contracted air transportation and related services, reported consolidated financial results for the quarter and the year ending December 31, 2019.

Postponed: 14th World Air Cargo Symposium

IATA has been receiving enquiries about the status of its upcoming 14th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Istanbul due to the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). Although there have been no reported cases in Turkey, IATA has taken the decision to postpone the event.

Delta adds new services and destinations for summer travels from Seattle

Delta launches new three-time daily service to Dallas/Fort Worth; new nonstop service to Columbus, Ohio, and expanded service to 12 popular destinations: Anchorage; Atlanta; Austin; Boise, Idaho; Boston; Bozeman, Mont.; Kansas City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Spokane, Wash.; Tampa; and Washington-Dulles. These new additions and adjustments will provide Delta’s Seattle customers to better plan their summer travel.

IATA urges aviation regulators to suspend rules on airport slots

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus).

Blume will assist Matson Logistics in economising operations of its 700 containers

Blume Global announced that Matson Logistics, supply chain services provider and a subsidiary of Matson, has selected Blume Assets to optimise utilization for its fleet of more than 700, 53-foot intermodal containers and increase the company’s visibility.

Rhenus Group takes over NZ-based Malcolm Total Logistics Group

Mar 2, 2020: The Rhenus Group has entered into agreement to buy 100 per cent of the shares of the operating companies in the Malcolm Total Logistics Group effective from 28 February 2020. The company, which was founded in 1985 and has its headquarters in Auckland, offers services to the local market including airfreight, seafreight, 3PL contract warehouse and comprehensive customs brokerage.

Air Cargo Global to undergo restructuring; Frankfurt office faces closure

Mar 2, 2020: Following several media reports on the closure on Air Cargo Global, the carrier has issued a statement clarifying that it has no plans to cease trading but will undergo a restructuring process, which includes the shutdown of its Frankfurt office.

Unilode, OnAsset launch world’s first aviation-compliant Bluetooth roaming network

Mar 2, 2020: Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence have launched the world's first aviation-compliant Bluetooth roaming network. This development follows in the path of a variety of digitally-enabled services recently brought to market by Unilode.

Air Cargo India 2020: On building resilience

Feb 28, 2020: With more than 70 exhibitors spanning and engagement of more than 2000 people from the air cargo community along with panel discussions covering all the major topics encircling the air freight industry, the Air Cargo India 2020 show has been successfully concluded.