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Air Cargo
United Airlines to buy 50 Airbus planes for European routes
United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s.
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Air Cargo
American Airlines predicts cash buildup as costly fleet renewal subsides
American Airlines [NYSE: AAL] won’t have to make any major fleet decisions for at least six years after completing a $30 billion, multiyear modernization program,…
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Air Cargo
Sabrewing is making unmanned VTOL air cargo hauling a commercial reality
Sabrewing Aircraft Company has developed an unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft that is now closer to being a commercial reality, with it…
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FreightWaves Infographics
You’re Grounded!: A closer look at the Boeing 737 MAX scare
We look at the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and just how much of an impact it will have.
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Air Cargo
End of Airbus A380 production draws jeers, not tears from air cargo community
Airbus is ending production of the A380. Those in air cargo won’t miss the plane, because as big as it is, it doesn’t hold that…
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Canada
Airbus announces 400 new jobs; will build the A220 in Mobile
Airbus (AIR: EURONEXT) broke ground for its new A220 manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday. The newest airliner in Airbus’ product line, the A220…
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Economics
Freight demand loses some momentum as orders for durable goods fell in January
Durable goods orders fell in January, indicating that demand may be losing some steam after running hot over the past several months.
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