Air Cargo World News

Boeing is partnering up with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. to develop new ways to boost aircraft efficiency, safety and productivity. This agreement, forged at the recent annual meeting of the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, comes on the heels of the Federal Aviation Administration’s launch of the U.S-Brazil Aviation Partnership. read more

TIACA is the latest organization to react to the move by the Federal Administrative Court in Germany to uphold Frankfurt Airport’s night-flight ban. Last fall, the Hesse Administrative High Court imposed a cessation of all flights between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., which was enforced until the higher court had a chance to rule on the issue. read more

Beginning May 1, Alaska Airlines will require all animals on its flights to be secured in net-and-bolt-locked kennels, a standard in compliance with new animal regulations. The American carrier also recently partnered with national veterinary practice Banfield Pet Hospital to prepare pets prior to takeoff. read more

FedEx Corp. has agreed to purchase Polish shipping company Opek Sp.z o.o. for an undisclosed amount. The deal, which is slated to close this summer, will provide FedEx Express with access to a Polish ground network that processes 12.5 million shipments per year. Opek’s annual revenue is estimated at $70 million. read more