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European Court of Justice confirms penalties in air cargo cartel case
4 Marzo 2026 - The Court of Justice of the European Union has made final the sanctions imposed on thirteen airlines involved in the air cargo cartel, for a total of around €776 million. The ruling ends litigation lasting more than fifteen years and strengthens the European Commission’s powers in tackling global cartels.
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Air cargo, moderate growth in January 2026
3 Marzo 2026 - Global air freight demand rose by 5.6% year on year in January 2026, driven by international flows and the Asia-Europe axis. Capacity increased by 3.6% while yields declined, with marked differences across regions and corridors.
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Middle East crisis reshapes air cargo
2 Marzo 2026 - The launch of operation “Epic Fury” on 28 February 2026 and Iran’s response “True Promise 4” have closed or restricted vast areas of airspace and effectively neutralised Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Global cargo capacity has plunged and networks are being reconfigured, with immediate repercussions for freight rates, fuel and supply chains.
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Air transport halted in the Middle East, global repercussions for cargo
1 Marzo 2026 - Since the morning of 28 February 2026, a chain reaction of FIR closures between the Mediterranean and the Gulf has forced diversions and cancellations across global air transport. The shutdown of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi is cutting cargo capacity, driving up costs and putting pharmaceuticals and electronics under strain.
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China tests new one-tonne cargo drone
26 Febbraio 2026 - The unmanned Tianma 1000 aircraft developed by Xi’an Asn Technology completed its maiden flight in January 2026. It can carry up to one tonne over 1,800 kilometres, operate on short and unpaved runways, and is intended for logistics, emergency response and resupply missions in remote areas.
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Air freight lifted by flowers and China in early February 2026
16 Febbraio 2026 - In the first week of February 2026, global air cargo volumes rose by 2%, with rebounds in North America and Mesa, the Valentine’s Day flower peak from Central and South America already past, and initial capacity cuts from Greater China ahead of the Lunar New Year.
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Amazon drone hits building in Texas
10 Febbraio 2026 - An Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone struck a residential complex near Dallas in early February 2026. No one was injured and damage to the building was minor. The incident has renewed scrutiny of the safety of drone deliveries in urban areas.
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Air cargo starts 2026 on a growth path, but doubts loom over the outlook
9 Febbraio 2026 - January opens 2026 with year-on-year growth in global air freight volumes, supported by the timing of the Lunar New Year, but the first decline in Chinese e-commerce exports since 2022, along with regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, tempers expectations for the months ahead.
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Air cargo reliability declines in 2025
26 Gennaio 2026 - An analysis by Cargo.ai on air cargo reliability in 2025 shows a drop in performance, with the average delivery as promised index – measured across more than 200 airlines – falling compared with the previous year.
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New elements emerge in the UPS MD-11F crash in the US
20 Gennaio 2026 - A technical notice issued by Boeing in 2011 concerning a structural component of the MD-11 has become central to the investigation into the fatal UPS cargo crash in Louisville in 2025. The Federal Aviation Administration has extended inspection measures to other aircraft.
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2026 begins with a recovery in global air cargo
20 Gennaio 2026 - In the second week of 2026, global air cargo volumes rose by 26% week on week and by 5% year on year. Freight rates edged down slightly but remained above early-2025 levels, according to WorldAcd data.
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MSC Air Cargo receives its second B777F registered in Malpensa
20 Gennaio 2026 - In mid-January 2026, Boeing delivered a B777F to MSC Air Cargo at Everett airport in the United States. This is the second aircraft registered in Italy by the Aponte Group company, with its base in Malpensa. It is the sixth freighter in the fleet, including owned and leased aircraft.
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Amazon to launch drone deliveries in the UK
13 Gennaio 2026 - The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has authorised Amazon to begin drone deliveries in County Durham. The move could pave the way for other European markets, despite the difficulties encountered in Italy.
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Rising traffic and falling rates in air cargo in 2025
8 Gennaio 2026 - Xeneta’s analysis of air cargo trends in 2025 points to growing demand alongside declining rates, while a cautious outlook emerges for 2026.
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Turkish aims for the world’s largest air cargo terminal
7 Gennaio 2026 - Turkish Airlines is investing nearly €2 billion in what is set to become the world’s largest air cargo terminal at Istanbul Airport, with construction due to start in January 2026 and around 26,000 new jobs expected.
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Amazon halts drone deliveries in Italy
29 Dicembre 2025 - At the end of December, Amazon abruptly announced the suspension of its drone delivery trials at the San Salvo logistics platform in Abruzzo, effectively withdrawing Italy from the Prime Air project.
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Cronaca
Carabinieri scoprono 387 kg di hashish su camion a Capua
Un autoarticolato con targa spagnola partito da Barcellona e diretto nel Casertano è stato fermato dai carabinieri al casello di Capua lungo l’A1. Nel semirimorchio, tra l’ortofrutta i militi hanno scoperto 387 kg di hashish confezionati in panetti.
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Aereo
La Cina sperimenta il drone in composito di bambù
Un prototipo di drone sviluppato dalla Beihang University e Long Bamboo Technology Group utilizza compositi di fibra di bambù per oltre il 25% della struttura. Il velivolo ha raggiunto più di 100 chilometri orari e un’autonomia superiore a un’ora nei test di volo svolti a Tianjin.
Ferrovia
La galleria del Brennero sarà rinviata al 2034?
L'apertura della galleria ferroviaria di base del Brennero potrebbe slittare di due anni e quindi nel 2034. L’ipotesi nasce su una richiesta avanzata dal consigliere di Stato ai Trasporti austriaco a Bbt con l'invito a comunicare una "data realistica".
Persone
Torello perde il fondatore Nicola
La mattina del 5 marzo 2026, la società di trasporto campana Torello ha annunciato la morte del fondatore Nicola Torello. Ha trasformato un’impresa individuale in una multinazionale europea.
