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American Airlines’ parent, AMR files for bankruptcy

American Airlines’ parent, AMR, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, marking the last of the major US legacy carriers to avail itself of bankruptcy protection as it moves to slash its cost structure in the face of intense industry competition.
Air freight continues decline, down 4.7% in Oct

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global traffic figures for October showing cargo demand down 4.7 per cent below the same month in 2010 .
Emirates SkyCargo upgrades Ghana service to maindeck

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new service on the burgeoning Middle East-Africa trade with a B747-400F operating weekly between Dubai and Ghana.
Massive B737 order for Indonesia’s Lion Air

Indonesian carrier Lion Air has announced an order for 201 B737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation B737-900 ERs.
Airbus, ST Aero in talks on A330 P2F conversions

Airbus and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aero) are in discussions over a deal for conversion of A330 widebody passenger aircraft into freighters.
Cathay tops out terminal, unveils B747-8F in special livery

Cathay Pacific Airways has marked the completion of the first phase of construction of its new Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport and unveiled its new freighter in special livery..