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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

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2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

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MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging

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2026-07-02T16:44:50.919174-07:00

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

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2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

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Emirates SkyCargo puts first Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversion into service

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2026-06-30T06:29:07.776395-07:00

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EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import North Asian jet fuel amid fuel crisis, sources say

2026-07-03T12:29:47.402645-07:00

EXCLUSIVE Russia set to import

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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

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MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) says it will continue investing in its workforce while diversifying into non-passenger revenue streams, including MRO and cargo, to cushion “slim margins” across the aviation cycle. The group is also hedging fuel costs as it prepares for future industry disruptions.

2026-07-02T16:44:50.919174-07:00

MAG outlines margin-protection plan: workforce investment, MRO and cargo expansion, and fuel-cost hedging

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth IATA’s May 2026 data shows global air cargo demand rising 6.0% year over year, with volumes increasing faster than capacity despite continued Middle East-related disruption. Separately, IATA links a +7% June gain to exceptional semiconductor and AI-linked hardware flows, even as spot rates continue to ease.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand +6% as Middle East disruption persists; AI/semiconductor demand lifts June growth

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said that despite weeks of airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026, the airline still flew in about 2,000 tonnes of food and other life-essential goods. He links the episode to wartime airspace restrictions and highlights its role in Bahrain’s revival efforts.

2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

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Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet Administrators and provisional liquidators have initiated a joint sales process covering UK freight operator European Cargo alongside the Priority 1 Group aircraft fleet, offering 15 Airbus A340-600s and A340-500s to interested parties.

2026-07-01T11:29:23.279919-07:00

Joint sales process launched for UK freight carrier European Cargo and Priority 1 Group’s A340 fleet

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LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters LOT Polish Airlines has dismissed plans to operate dedicated freighter aircraft for now, putting its near-term cargo fleet strategy on hold. The decision signals a temporary shift away from investing in a dedicated cargo capability as it evaluates alternatives.

2026-07-01T05:45:19.899088-07:00

LOT Polish Airlines pauses plans for dedicated freighters

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Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes Dimerco says Taiwan–US airfreight capacity remains exceptionally tight, with high-tech demand driving rising rates. In parallel, Air cargo capacity across MESA is still recovering, narrowing a reported 19% deficit, while passenger demand is mixed as jet fuel pressure and Middle East carriers’ weakness drag overall trends and Heathrow trims its 2026 outlook amid war risks.

2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

Middle East conflict and high-tech cargo demand tighten capacity as rates rise on Taiwan–US lanes

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