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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

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China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

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Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

2026-06-26T23:12:02.257724-07:00

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JMB Aviation Group eyes former UPS MD-11Fs

2026-06-29T12:40:29.561846-07:00

JMB Aviation Group eyes former

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g China Southern Air Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire seven Boeing freighters, including five Boeing 777-8 Freighters, in a deal positioned as the first Boeing 777-8 cargo order by a mainland Chinese airline. The move underscores continued Chinese cargo capacity buildout around Boeing’s next-generation long-range jet freighter line.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc Avianca has restored Colombia–Venezuela connectivity by temporarily shifting operations from Caracas to Valencia following the earthquake-driven closure of Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. LATAM moved 170 rescuers and 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Caracas using passenger and cargo aircraft, while Iberia organized a special flight for rescue teams and supplies.

2026-06-28T00:26:14.072943-07:00

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

Bloomberg

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface Despite ongoing US–Iran negotiations, Asia remains exposed to Strait of Hormuz volatility. Bloomberg’s analysis reframes the issue as one of supply-chain fragility—using data to pinpoint where jet-fuel provisioning is most vulnerable if the chokepoint is disrupted.

2026-06-26T23:12:02.257724-07:00

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

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Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout Tototheo Global has extended its agreement with SES to deploy SES FlexMaritime to the maritime sector. FlexMaritime bundles SES satellite capacity with integrated terrestrial infrastructure—an offering that traces its origins to Intelsat’s connectivity model.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.272276-07:00

Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout

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Provisional liquidators appointed to Priority 1 Group, owner of European Cargo Provisional liquidators have been appointed to Priority 1 Group, the UK-based owner of freight carrier European Cargo. The company’s portfolio reportedly includes leasing and logistics entities and an A340 fleet, with liquidators working toward selling the business and its assets.

2026-06-26T08:41:17.130260-07:00

Provisional liquidators appointed to Priority 1 Group, owner of European Cargo

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

China Southern Air Logistics signs for seven Boeing 777-8 Freighters—five 777-8Fs—setting up what would be Boeing’s first next-g

Avianca and LATAM reroute Venezuela ops via Valencia as Caracas Simón Bolívar airport closes after earthquake; Iberia flies resc

Strait of Hormuz risk keeps testing jet-fuel resilience across Asia as supply vulnerabilities surface

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