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AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Maersk open to growing its freighter fleet aircargonews.net Maersk Air Cargo said it will remain open to new opportunities to grow its freighter fleet, despite the current challenging air cargo market conditions. The company, which launched operations last year, isn’t ready to provide details on any future freighter...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES US Government Shutdown Could Cause Massive Problems For Aviation simpleflying.com An upcoming Government shutdown in the United States is set to potentially impede air transportation nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are among the organizations affected by the current...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES WestJet Cargo continues expansion with new cargo route aircargonews.net Canadian airline WestJet Cargo has launched a new cargo route to Havana, Cuba, the carrier’s first venture into the Cuban capital. Calgary-headquartered WestJet Cargo is operating one weekly Boeing 737-800 freighter flight from Toronto Pearson...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES More signs of a ‘firmer’ air cargo market aircargonews.net There were further signs that the air cargo market was firming up last week after more than a year of demand declines. The latest weekly figures from data provider TAC Index show that the overall BAI airfreight rate index last week increased by 4.8% on the previous...

AIR FREIGHT UPDATES Air Canada Orders Up To 30 Boeing 787-10 Widebody Aircraft simpleflying.com Air Canada has today revealed that it has placed firm orders for 18 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with 12 more options for further deliveries. The Canadian flag carrier expects to take delivery of these aircraft from the American planemaker as soon...