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Partially assembled sections of a plane in a factory.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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New Airbus production line for small jets opens in Alabama

Airbus expands manufacturing capability in the U.S. with a new assembly line.

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A big passenger plane gets loaded with cargo in the hold.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Thursday, April 30, 2020

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DB Schenker, Airbus innovations maximize cargo space in passenger jets

The logistics sector specializes in figuring out creative solutions to transportation and trade impediments, and a pandemic is the ultimate test. Check out what DB…

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White super-jumbo jet comes in for landing

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Tuesday, April 7, 2020

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Lufthansa decommissions aircraft, predicts recovery will take years

Tough times call for drastic measures and Lufthansa sees the writing on the economic wall. It’s wasting no time shrinking for a smaller future.

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A large white plane gets loaded with boxes of face masks.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Tuesday, April 7, 2020

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Pandemic forces Boeing, Airbus to shut down aircraft plants

Boeing waited much longer to close its South Carolina plant than ones in Washington. Airbus has closed more facilities, while others continue to operate.

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Sunset over Boeing plant with planes parked outside.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Monday, March 23, 2020

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Boeing shuts down assembly lines in response to pandemic

Boeing will stop making planes for two weeks at most of its plants to protect workers from the coronavirus.

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Chris Gillis Monday, February 17, 2020

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US will raise import tariffs on EU aircraft in March

Airbus warned that tariff increase on European aircraft would result in “more instability for U.S. airlines that are already suffering from a shortage of aircraft.”