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Cargojet, the largest all-cargo airline in Canada, has sent two freighters for repairs after a recent hailstorm.

ABX Air’s pilots union is out of Amazon’s doghouse, resulting in an improved labor agreement and a contract to fly 10 freighters.

Cargolux is investing in aircraft to fight wildfires, a completely new line of business for the freighter operator.

IAG’s cargo division has convinced management to use larger passenger jets on some short-hop routes to capture more cargo business.

Air Lease Corp. is writing off $800 million worth of aircraft it can’t reclaim from Russian airlines – another reason leasing could be more expensive.

Getting Russian aircraft in the air to fly home is like aiding and abetting a criminal, the U.S. says. Penalties will apply.

The United States is closing its airspace to all Russian aircraft as punishment for invading Ukraine, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address to the nation Tuesday night. “I am announcing that we will join our allies in closing off American airspace to all Russian flights — further isolating Russia — […]

Specialized Beluga freighter that ferries aircraft components will be available for hire

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Airlines put many aircraft into a deep sleep to ride out the pandemic slowdown in business, but storing and reactivating them involves a lot of resources.

Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.

UPS doesn’t want any hitchhikers on its cargo aircraft, especially pests like the Japanese beetle. Learn how the company thwarts them.

Delta has a stronger balance sheet than many airlines so it is going to the market to expand its fleet.

DHL Express is constantly investing in its network, but the growth of e-commerce is accelerating expansion of its operations.

Alaska Airlines is building back its fleet.

UPS is one of nine companies that have leased lots of freighters from Air Transport Services Group this year. Find out who else is leasing these popular aircraft.

It’s hurricane season in the U.S. and typhoon season in Asia. Planes on the ground are vulnerable. United Airlines and Hong Kong International Airport reveal their playbooks for securing parked planes.

American is slashing expenses, but not fast enough to stop big profit losses. Here are the details on its first quarter and what it expects going forward.

Airlines are in survival mode and could permanently rid themselves of older aircraft in effort to help financial recovery.

Pushing back reintroduction of the 737 MAX into airline schedules has become a predictable routine. American Airlines now says it won’t start flying the plane until June 4. Let’s see if that holds.

Boeing has a new CEO who is tasked with restoring a culture of safety and shoring up the bottom line, but suppliers are now having to cut overhead to deal with the halt in production for the 737 MAX.

Airbus is expanding its aircraft manufacturing operations on Boeing’s home turf.

An unmanned hybrid electric aircraft creates a new wave of transportation that does not rely on infrastructure

The delay of aircraft components and replacement parts can mean tens of thousands of dollars in losses for airlines waiting to make necessary repairs, which is why so many turn to specialized logistics providers.

United Airlines continues to build more of its fleet around Airbus aircraft with an order for 50 narrow-body A321s.

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, positioning American to significantly increase free cash flow and returns to shareholders, according to company executives. Since 2013, the Dallas-based airline has replaced nearly 500 aircraft and now has about […]

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 getting an order for 10 aircraft from the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island (ACSPI).

We look at the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and just how much of an impact it will have.

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 much cargo!

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 is designed to revolutionize the market for 100-150 seat aircraft.

Durable goods orders fell in January, indicating that demand may be losing some steam after running hot over the past several months.