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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

Atlas Air has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the type; first deliveries are scheduled in 2H 2027, bringing the A350F backlog to 101 and marking a break from Atlas’s all‑Boeing fleet.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

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Air China Cargo takes over Shandong Airlines' belly cargo

2026-03-16T18:19:58.320653-07:00

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Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

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

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Speedbird completes 40,000+ drone delivery missions across 14 countries, signaling operational maturity

2026-03-16T09:54:19.605529-07:00

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Air China Cargo takes over Shandong Airlines' belly cargo Air China Cargo has taken over Shandong Airlines' belly-hold cargo operations, ch-aviation reports. The shift places responsibility for freight carried in the bellies of Shandong's passenger aircraft with Air China Cargo; the brief report did not provide timing or commercial terms.

2026-03-16T18:19:58.320653-07:00

Air China Cargo takes over Shandong Airlines' belly cargo

Airways Magazine

Integrated Air–Ground Networks: Ground Connectivity Is Critical to Aviation Resilience Commercial aviation relies on more than aircraft and airports — ground transport keeps passengers, cargo and critical equipment moving between terminals, maintenance facilities and freight hubs. Integrating road, rail and port connectivity into planning strengthens resilience against disruptions that ripple through airline networks and supply chains.

2026-03-16T11:59:54.278046-07:00

Integrated Air–Ground Networks: Ground Connectivity Is Critical to Aviation Resilience

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Speedbird completes 40,000+ drone delivery missions across 14 countries, signaling operational maturity Speedbird has quietly completed more than 40,000 drone delivery missions across 14 countries, a milestone that signals rapid operational growth in the global drone logistics market. The milestone demonstrates scale in throughput and geographic reach, reinforcing commercial viability for routine aerial deliveries.

2026-03-16T09:54:19.605529-07:00

Speedbird completes 40,000+ drone delivery missions across 14 countries, signaling operational maturity

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027 Atlas Air has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters with options for 20 more, becoming the largest customer for the type; first deliveries are scheduled in 2H 2027, bringing the A350F backlog to 101 and marking a break from Atlas’s all‑Boeing fleet.

2026-03-16T08:33:59.024298-07:00

Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

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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

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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

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Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350F (20 options), becomes type's largest customer; first deliveries 2H 2027

Air China Cargo takes over Shandong Airlines' belly cargo

Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

Speedbird completes 40,000+ drone delivery missions across 14 countries, signaling operational maturity

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