Air Freight News
Iran’s freaking out the oil market. It shouldn’t
A rocket strike on two U.S. bases in Iraq sent prices surging. But factors leading to a sustained rise are absent.
Trump’s China tech spat is about taking 5G lead, French CEO says
For Paul Boudre, U.S. President Donald Trump’s push against Chinese telecommunications companies is less about espionage than the race for technological supremacy.
Boeing 737 crashes in Iran with at least 170 people on board
A Boeing Co. 737 jet carrying at least 170 people crashed in Iran shortly after takeoff due to technical problems, according to local media reports.
US restricts flights over the Persian Gulf after rocket attack
U.S. aviation regulators issued new restrictions barring civilian flights over Iraq, Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Federal Aviation Administration said…
Boeing backs simulator training it once resisted for Max pilots
Boeing Co. is recommending that airlines put pilots through simulator training before they fly the 737 Max -- a stunning reversal that is intended to…
United takes $90 million charge on drag from strife in Hong Kong
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is taking a $90 million non-cash charge in the 2019 fourth quarter to account for a steep drop in demand for…
Fire at Norway Airport destroys hundreds of cars, grounds planes
A major parking-garage fire at an airport on Norway’s west coast destroyed hundreds of cars, grounded air traffic and led to an evacuation of the…
US Transportation Secretary Chao awards $7.5 million in grants for America’s marine highways
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced more than $7.5 million in grants to nine Marine Highway projects.
Varcode continues growth with two new business development hires
Varcode™, maker of patented digital, time and temperature sensitive supply chain solutions, today announced it has hired two new supply chain industry veterans to focus…
Atlas Air Worldwide announces ACMI placement with EL AL
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit and EL AL Israel Airline Ltd. have entered into an agreement that…