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November 28, 2020 10:41 am ET -
United Airlines Begins Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Charter Flights
On Friday, United Airlines began operating charter flights to begin the distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, which is poised to be approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by mid-December. United's Distribution Plan The Wall Street…
November 10, 2020 7:00 am ET -
IATA: Improved Air Cargo Demand In Africa Despite Global Drop
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. However, African airlines saw demand increase by 9.7% year-over-year in September. African airlines…
September 18, 2020 3:28 am ET -
Carriers Expected to Play Major Role in Distribution of COVID…
As a number of drug companies enter active trial and testing phases for COVID-19 vaccines, attention is beginning to focus on how the distribution of the immunizations will take place. In a recent press release, the International Air Transport Association…
September 10, 2020 6:15 am ET -
IATA Believes COVID-19 Vaccine Transport Will Present Global Cargo Challenge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has made a statement urging governments to plan ahead and work along with key industry stakeholders to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution for once a suitable immunization is ready and internationally available. The group's…
August 7, 2020 12:00 am ET -
Atlas Air Second Quarter Performance Exceeds Expectations
While the passenger segment of the airline business continues to struggle with rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlas Air’s parent company issued its second-quarter report today reporting a better than anticipated performance and signaling a very positive outlook for the…