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Beta Technologies’ First All-Electric Passenger Flight Lands at JFK

Beta Technologies this week flew its all-electric ALIA aircraft on a 45-minute demonstration flight to New York’s JFK with one pilot and four passengers onboard. The milestone, a first for a U.S. company at a major New York-area airport, marks a critical step toward certification and commercial electric air services.

2025-06-03T10:34:25.744382-07:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus Completes First A350-1000F Wing Set at Broughton as Delivery Slips to H2 2027

2025-05-30T01:30:59.267017-07:00

AviationPros

MASkargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo Form Global Joint Cargo Venture

2025-05-27T07:34:23.983948-07:00

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IATA: April Air Cargo Traffic Climbs 5.8% YoY on Sustained Momentum

2025-05-29T10:14:37.889086-07:00

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FreightWaves

Etihad taps Western Global’s 747 freighters to boost China–UK cargo capacity Etihad Airways has struck a wet-lease deal with Western Global Airlines to deploy four Boeing 747 freighters on the China–UK corridor, addressing a capacity crunch as shippers ramp up demand for direct freight links. The pact expands Etihad’s lift without additional aircraft purchases.

2025-06-05T07:53:45.681058-07:00

Etihad taps Western Global’s 747 freighters to boost China–UK cargo capacity

Airways Magazine

Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International: Evolution of a Trans-Pacific Cargo Hub Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport has evolved from a Cold War-era airfield into a linchpin of global air freight. Situated on the great circle routes between East Asia and North America, it enables rapid technical stops and transshipment for wide-body freighters, underpinning critical supply chains.

2025-06-05T06:38:16.198340-07:00

Anchorage’s Ted Stevens International: Evolution of a Trans-Pacific Cargo Hub

FreightWaves

Awesome Cargo Takes Delivery of First A330 Main-Deck Freighter Mexican start-up Awesome Cargo has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 main-deck freighter, transitioning from cabin-only passenger conversions to full-scale widebody cargo operations and expanding its payload capacity for heavy goods.

2025-06-04T07:37:18.987079-07:00

Awesome Cargo Takes Delivery of First A330 Main-Deck Freighter

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Beta Technologies’ First All-Electric Passenger Flight Lands at JFK Beta Technologies this week flew its all-electric ALIA aircraft on a 45-minute demonstration flight to New York’s JFK with one pilot and four passengers onboard. The milestone, a first for a U.S. company at a major New York-area airport, marks a critical step toward certification and commercial electric air services.

2025-06-03T10:34:25.744382-07:00

Beta Technologies’ First All-Electric Passenger Flight Lands at JFK

FreightWaves

Airlines Cut 2025 Air Cargo Growth Forecast amid Escalating Tariffs The International Air Transport Association has trimmed its global air cargo growth projection for 2025, warning that intensifying US–China tariffs are set to suppress demand or divert freight to maritime routes. The revision highlights mounting headwinds for carriers navigating trade tensions and supply chain strains.

2025-06-02T11:07:16.302187-07:00

Airlines Cut 2025 Air Cargo Growth Forecast amid Escalating Tariffs

AeroTime

British Airways Restores First Class on London–Mumbai, Eyes India–UK Free Trade Gains British Airways is ramping up its India operations with the reintroduction of First Class on its London Heathrow–Mumbai route, increased frequencies, upgraded fleet options and enhanced cargo capacity. The moves align with anticipated benefits from the forthcoming India–UK Free Trade Agreement, aiming to capture growing passenger and freight demand.

2025-06-02T05:33:37.703460-07:00

British Airways Restores First Class on London–Mumbai, Eyes India–UK Free Trade Gains

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Menzies Aviation Acquires Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS in Norway Menzies Aviation has acquired Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS Ground Handling Norway, marking its first ground operations acquisition in Scandinavia. The London-based service provider gains handling contracts at key Norwegian airports, boosting its cargo handling capacity amid surging freight demand in the Nordic region.

2025-06-02T00:26:17.920034-07:00

Menzies Aviation Acquires Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS in Norway

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Royal Air Maroc Cargo Plans All-Cargo Narrowbody, Widebody Expansion With Sustainability Focus Royal Air Maroc Cargo is targeting fleet expansion over the next five years, including introduction of an all-cargo narrowbody by late 2026 and integration of new widebody freighters. Sustainability is a cornerstone, with the carrier joining IATA’s Illegal Wildlife Trade program and preparing for a mid-2025 IENVA audit.

2025-06-01T06:18:08.421712-07:00

Royal Air Maroc Cargo Plans All-Cargo Narrowbody, Widebody Expansion With Sustainability Focus

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