American Airlines Cargo announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry. The expansion aims to enhance airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge platform for freight management, by integrating American Airlines Cargo’s extensive network for use. Following a successful initial launch in France, the cargo carrier has extended its network on the CargoMART platform to include origins in Belgium, … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo expands partnership with CargoAi across Europe
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American Airlines names Howard Ungerleider to its board of directors
American Airlines Group Inc announced the election of Howard Ungerleider, 55, to its board of directors. Ungerleider will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Howard to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “Howard is an accomplished executive who has held key commercial, financial and operational roles over three decades at Dow. His financial expertise and global business and leadership experience will … [Read more...] about American Airlines names Howard Ungerleider to its board of directors
American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has extended its partnership with American Airlines in Europe with a new cargo handling contract in Copenhagen to support the launch of the airline’s daily Boeing 787 flights between Denmark and its transatlantic hub in Philadelphia. In Europe, WFS is already handling American Airlines’ growing cargo volumes in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The new contract in Denmark will be … [Read more...] about American Airlines awards WFS cargo handling contract in Europe to mark Copenhagen launch
American Airlines Cargo announces summer widebody schedule
The carrier boasts new routes and increased service out of Europe and Asia FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Cargo is announcing its summer widebody schedule with new routes and increases for the 2024 season. Out of Europe, the carrier is operating new flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), and from Venice Marco Polo … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces summer widebody schedule
American selects new head of sales for cargo
American Airlines Cargo has selected Indy Bolina as head of global sales effective January 2023. The young executive started his career with the carrier in London in 2017 and has led people development and resource teams that work in partnership with multiple organizations across the airline, including cargo. This announcement follows the promotion of Brian Hodges to Managing Director, Strategy & Planning in October of this year. Hodges, who has held multiple roles within cargo for more … [Read more...] about American selects new head of sales for cargo
New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
