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Joby will work with Delta to build a service that uses autonomous drones to take passengers to and from the airport.

6 airlines have settled with US government over charges of hiding late mail deliveries

Want to ride a “ghost flight” for fun? You can’t. They’re only open for freight and Delta Air Lines is flying lots of them from Asia to the U.S.

Airlines are seen as a critical link even as passenger travel sinks to record lows and carriers downsize fleets.

It’s not exactly “Extreme Makeover,” but passenger airlines are flipping their planes into cargo haulers. Desperation breeds innovation.

The coronavirus is becoming an existential threat to the airline industry and companies are taking drastic steps to minimize financial losses.

Airlines are getting hammered by falling demand and now will lose much of the trans-Atlantic market entirely for a month as the U.S. bans travel from Europe.

November proved to a bit more difficult for high-performing Delta Air Lines, but it should see increased business from South America soon as it cements ties with LATAM.

Proposed loan may run afoul of EC rules on state aid

Atlantia charges that conditions for investment not met

CHICAGO – After transforming its under-performing passenger operation over the past decade into one of the best managed and profitable global carriers, Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is now focused on improving other aspects of its business, including cargo.  The company’s capital expenditures in cargo-related technology and systems are paying off in improved service and […]

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller sits down with Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. They talk about how industries globally rely on air cargo to move perishables to and from the United States. According to Delta, the airline carries 2.2 billion cargo ton-miles each year. Delta Cargo has over 2,000 employees worldwide who work alongside […]

Shawn Cole spotlights Delta’s large-scale cargo operations, which is bigger than you might expect.

Facility marks initial phase of ambitious plan to double capacity

Updated: 3:41 p.m. Correction: Cargo revenue dropped 17%. Representing $37 million less, not 37% drop. Delta Air Lines’ cargo revenue dropped 17% to $189 million in the third quarter and year-to-date is off 13% to $567 million compared to the same period last year due to lower volumes and yield, the company reported Thursday. Delta […]

[Editor’s Note: The photo has been updated to reflect a plane currently in service] Delta Air Lines’ [NYSE: DAL] cargo volume fell 10.5% in September to 167.8 million freight ton miles, in line with the year-to-date fall of 9% to 1.5 billion freight ton miles, the Atlanta-based carrier reported on Oct. 2. The company is […]

The Italian government is begging U.S. major Delta Air Lines to up the proposed acquisition of a 10% stake in Alitalia for $100 million to at least 15%, according to a report in Italian media.

Delta is making a big play for Latin America, a region that is close to its base and where it sees the most growth potential and return on investment.

Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] plans to take a 20 percent ownership of LATAM Airlines [NYSE: LTM] with a $1.9 billion investment in the Chilean-based airline that positions it to make inroads against American Airlines’ in Latin America. Both companies said late Thursday afternoon (Sept. 26) the new partnership would provide passengers greater global connectivity […]

Forest debris buildup has been blamed for fueling many wildfires in the West. Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] hopes it can soon fuel its jet engines.  The Atlanta-based carrier said it is investing $2 million to study the feasibility of a facility that can produce aviation biofuel from wood residue – tree trimmings, branches and […]

The Boeing 737 MAX grounding has strained operations and finances this year at several North American airlines, but executives caution the jetliner needs to be reintroduced to fleets in a gradual, coordinated way once authorities certify it to fly so they have time to build passenger bookings and conduct their own tests. A controlled rollout […]

Delta Cargo has chosen FreightWaves SONAR for global freight intelligence and data analytics.

Dave DeWalt has been a part of creating 17,000 jobs, $20 billion in shareholder value, $2 billion in revenue, and has 32 years in high tech.

The conclusion to the Hazelwood trial is expected to be reached today in Chattanooga, TN.

Tesla was a conspicuous absence at a massive exhibition showing off electric cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, and energy technology, but the industry is moving forward with or without Elon Musk.