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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
Motu Link Airline is now aiming to resume cargo operations during the end-of-year holiday season, after missing its previous mid-September 2026 target. The French Polynesian carrier’s sole ATR 72-500F freighter was damaged in a nose landing gear incident, leaving its cargo service suspended.
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Motu Link Airline is now aiming to resume cargo operations during the end-of-year holiday season, after missing its previous mid-September 2026 target. The French Polynesian carrier’s sole ATR 72-500F freighter was damaged in a nose landing gear incident, leaving its cargo service suspended.
The four cargo carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore closer cooperation on Japan-Europe routes. The agreement brings together Lufthansa Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo, All Nippon Airways and Nippon Cargo Airlines, though the announcement does not specify the scope or timing of any operational changes.
Mowi has revived a $10 million claim alleging an airline cartel, bringing renewed legal scrutiny to competition in air cargo. The available report summary does not identify the airlines accused or provide further details on the claim’s status.
Thai Airways International continues to contend with a substantial cargo backlog at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi despite easing flood conditions. More than 1,000 consignments remain outstanding, while another 700-800 cargo pallets are awaiting unloading.
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Royal Schiphol Group has offered to raise its stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport from 40% to 80%, leaving Limburg province with 20%. The proposed shift to majority ownership still requires approval from Limburg’s Provincial Council and final agreements between the shareholders.
Royal Schiphol Group intends to double its ownership stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport from 40% to 80%. The reported plan would increase the Dutch airport operator’s influence over the regional airport, though the available report provides no details on timing, transaction terms or the other shareholders.
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Emirates’ net profit for the six months ended September 2026 fell 66% to $889 million amid regional airspace closures and travel disruption linked to the war with Iran. The carrier remained profitable largely because of $1.9 billion in fuel-hedging gains, which offset soaring jet-fuel costs.
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