IATA’s strong cargo growth forecast tempered by trade war threat

Sean Broderick

The medium-term outlook for global air cargo demand remains strong, but the industry is watching several key variables that could have major implications on air freight trends, including how the escalating tariff battle between the US and China might affect shipping patterns.

Sources: Condor may end cooperation agreement with LaudaMotion

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German leisure carrier Condor and Austrian startup LaudaMotion are negotiating the terms of ending a cooperation agreement, according to industry sources.

Beijing’s import tariffs protect COMAC, AVIC aircraft

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The weight range for tariffs Beijing plans to impose on US aircraft appear designed to give protection to Chinese airliner types—even if the real aim is to reply to proposed US import taxes.

Dallas Love Field Airport gate probe dropped

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FAA has withdrawn its investigation into whether the City of Dallas violated federal mandates in the long-simmering dispute over Delta Air Lines’ access to gates at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).

Updating the airline cabin experience

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You wouldn’t think that a seat headrest could be the subject of much scientific debate. It is, after all, a lump of stiff foam, perhaps with a metal frame and perhaps a pair of movable “ears” to cradle the passengers head. 

Southwest builds its own kind of international network

Aaron Karp

Southwest Airlines has always been its own airline—while many carriers around the world have copied aspects of Southwest’s business model, the carrier remains unique. So it goes with the airline’s budding international operations.

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Air Lease Corp. secures leases for five A320s in first quarter
Hi Fly to acquire first A380 mid-year
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