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Airfreight Volumes and Rates Boosted by Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Avoiding the Suez Canal is raising volumes at European seaports farther from the conflict, leading to more combined sea-air transport through hubs such as Dubai.

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United Air Calls Off May Investor Day After Safety Incidents

United already had planned several changes, including an additional day of in-person training for pilots starting in May, and a centralized curriculum for new maintenance technicians.

United Airlines operated Boeing passenger aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

Watch: How E-Commerce Is Boosting Air Cargo's Bottom Line

E-commerce is bringing new opportunities to air cargo, both domestic and international, says Milind Tavshikar, chief executive officer of SmartKargo.

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UPS to Take Over As Air Cargo Provider for USPS as Deal With FedEx Expires

It's estimated that FedEx's role as the primary air cargo provider for the USPS had brought in almost $2 billion in business yearly.

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FAA Considers Limits on New United Routes After Safety Incidents

The FAA is reportedly suspending United’s ability to approve and promote pilots to fly different aircraft models amid plans to increase oversight.

United Airlines operated Boeing passenger aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Announces Resignation

Calhoun plans to “complete the critical work under way to stabilize and position the company for the future” over the coming months, the announcement said.

Dave Calhoun on Capitol Hill in Washington in January, 2024. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg

Boeing’s Board Plans to Meet Airline Chiefs Without CEO Calhoun

For Boeing board chair Larry Kellner and other board members, the initiative will provide unfiltered feedback from some of the largest airlines in the world.

Dave Calhoun on Capitol Hill in Washington in January, 2024. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg

Boeing Sees Massive Cash Drain as 737 Max Episode Takes Toll

Investor expectations have dimmed for what was supposed to be a crucial year in the manufacturer’s recovery from a half decade of turmoil.

Boeing's headquarters in Chicago. Photo: iStock.com/JHVEPhoto

Silk Way West Airlines Buys an Extra Boeing 777 Freighter

The Azerbaijani airline says it further demonstrates Silk Way West Airlines' commitment to sustainability in the air cargo industry.

Photo: Silk Way West Airlines

Coalition Urges U.K. Leaders to Push Forward on Hydrogen-Powered Planes

The group believes hydrogen-powered planes are a crucial long-term solution to achieving a carbon-free future for aviation.

Toulouse, France. Photo: iStock.com/Boarding1Now

NTSB: Boeing Overwrote Footage of Repairs Done to 737 MAX 9 Months Before Door Plug Blowout

The NTSB’s investigation into Boeing has run into another roadblock — missing surveillance video.

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United CEO Tells Boeing to Stop Making Its Long-Delayed Max 10s

The plane’s certification, expected this year, has been pushed back indefinitely as Boeing addresses issues in its factory.

Photo: Bloomberg

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