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Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign codeshare, cargo and loyalty MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra launch

Etihad Airways and Ghana’s Africa World Airlines (AWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for codeshare, interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent-flyer programme integration. The MoU supports an Abu Dhabi–Accra route launch scheduled for March 24, 2027, strengthening passenger and freight connectivity between West Africa and global markets.

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2026-07-26T22:35:46.330464-07:00

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

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Embraer books strong momentum: $34.5B record backlog, Fuji Dream adds E175s, and Azorra signs up to 30 E-freighters Embraer reported a record $34.5B backlog, its seventh consecutive quarterly high, spanning commercial aviation, defense and business aviation. At Farnborough, Fuji Dream Airlines placed a firm order for two additional E175s, while Azorra signed an agreement covering up to 30 Embraer e-freighters (20 firm, 10 options).

2026-07-27T04:15:57.121272-07:00

Embraer books strong momentum: $34.5B record backlog, Fuji Dream adds E175s, and Azorra signs up to 30 E-freighters

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Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years Qantas and Australia Post have agreed to extend their century-old air freight partnership for another decade, aiming to support growing next-day e-commerce delivery demand across Australia. The extension reinforces the carriers’ role in moving high-priority parcels through the domestic air cargo network.

2026-07-27T01:52:18.953463-07:00

Qantas and Australia Post extend century-old air freight partnership for 10 more years

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Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign codeshare, cargo and loyalty MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra launch Etihad Airways and Ghana’s Africa World Airlines (AWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for codeshare, interline cooperation, cargo collaboration and frequent-flyer programme integration. The MoU supports an Abu Dhabi–Accra route launch scheduled for March 24, 2027, strengthening passenger and freight connectivity between West Africa and global markets.

2026-07-26T22:35:46.330464-07:00

Etihad and Africa World Airlines sign codeshare, cargo and loyalty MoU for Abu Dhabi–Accra launch

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Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand Embraer reported a record $34.5 billion backlog in 2Q26, its seventh consecutive quarterly high, driven by commercial, defense and services. In parallel, Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 Embraer E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions, while Embraer’s India partner Adani reportedly explored launching an airline to support E175 production.

2026-07-24T15:49:41.237606-07:00

Embraer momentum: record $34.5B backlog, regional E175 production push, and E-freighter conversion demand

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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a twice-weekly seasonal Doha–Katowice freighter service using Boeing 777 freighters, bolstering Central Europe’s access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines plans to add four 737-800BCF aircraft to raise its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines signed with Boeing for its first converted B767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service The US Department of Transportation extended the start deadline for Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam)’s planned fifth-freedom cargo service from Hong Kong International to Manila (NAIA) to Oct. 31, 2026. The updated authorization took effect July 20 and covers 7x weekly operations.

2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) will expand its dedicated cargo operation, Azul Logística, with four additional Airbus A321-200(P2F) freighters based in São Paulo Viracopos.

2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

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