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Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

An Airbus A330 freighter fleet leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines has been absorbed into IAT Leasing's portfolio as part of a recent acquisition. The transfer moves these cargo assets under a new lessor, changing ownership and portfolio management of the type.

2026-03-16T06:04:02.693711-07:00

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Skift

How the Iran war disrupted global air travel and airline operations

2026-03-15T10:18:06.528198-07:00

FlightGlobal

Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

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Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio An Airbus A330 freighter fleet leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines has been absorbed into IAT Leasing's portfolio as part of a recent acquisition. The transfer moves these cargo assets under a new lessor, changing ownership and portfolio management of the type.

2026-03-16T06:04:02.693711-07:00

Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

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Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations Kenya Airways has deployed a Boeing 747 freighter under a capacity agreement to immediately expand its long‑haul cargo capability, adding dedicated lift and schedule flexibility for international freight flows. The move complements belly‑hold services and targets growing Africa‑to‑global cargo demand.

2026-03-16T00:57:57.973083-07:00

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

AINonline

Canada — Commercial Air Services: Market & industry update A synthesised market update on Canada's commercial air services covering business aviation, scheduled air transport, defense-related aviation activity and general aviation trends. The briefing aggregates recent operational, regulatory and market signals to inform fleet, network and procurement choices across Canadian operators and suppliers.

2026-03-15T17:20:34.096037-07:00

Canada — Commercial Air Services: Market & industry update

Skift

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How the Iran war disrupted global air travel and airline operations The Iran war has upended global air travel and airline operations, triggering widespread schedule disruptions, cancellations and reroutings that have strained carriers' network planning, crew logistics and cargo flows. Airlines and airports are adjusting operations in real time as geopolitical and security risks reshape routings and capacity.

2026-03-15T10:18:06.528198-07:00

How the Iran war disrupted global air travel and airline operations

Flying Magazine

Grubhub partners with Dexa to trial drone food delivery, joining DoorDash (Wing) and Uber Eats (Flytrex) Grubhub has partnered with drone operator Dexa to trial drone food delivery, joining DoorDash (Wing) and Uber Eats (Flytrex) in commercial experiments. The trial will test aerial last-mile food logistics, assessing operational feasibility, safety procedures and customer experience for on‑demand drone deliveries.

2026-03-13T11:39:26.968643-07:00

Grubhub partners with Dexa to trial drone food delivery, joining DoorDash (Wing) and Uber Eats (Flytrex)

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Polar Air Cargo seeks extension of U.S. domestic and flag‑carrier rules Polar Air Cargo is seeking an extension of U.S. domestic and flag‑carrier regulatory permissions to preserve its ability to operate domestic services under flag‑carrier provisions. The request centers on continued application of U.S. rules to foreign‑registered cargo operators and their domestic activities.

2026-03-13T09:20:38.460226-07:00

Polar Air Cargo seeks extension of U.S. domestic and flag‑carrier rules

Skift

Oil hits $100 — what higher fuel costs mean for airlines and travel demand The Skift Travel Podcast examines oil climbing to $100 and what elevated fuel costs mean for airline economics and travel demand. Hosts unpack likely effects on carriers’ operating margins, pricing strategies and consumer willingness to fly as airlines weigh hedging, surcharges and capacity adjustments.

2026-03-13T07:48:46.921306-07:00

Oil hits $100 — what higher fuel costs mean for airlines and travel demand

FlightGlobal

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Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services Gulf airspace suspensions linked to the Iran conflict have prompted widespread cancellations and longer routings, forcing rapid network adjustments. Air Astana reports a surge in point‑to‑point and transit passengers after reallocating Gulf flying to Asian routes, while Etihad and other carriers operate limited, safety‑assessed schedules.

2026-03-13T03:28:37.426295-07:00

Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services

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Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

Kenya Airways adds Boeing 747 freighter capacity via partnership to boost long‑haul cargo operations

How the Iran war disrupted global air travel and airline operations

Gulf airspace closures drive transit traffic through Kazakhstan as carriers cancel and reroute services

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