Maersk airline prepares to deploy first 777 freighters for peak season

Maersk continues to move ahead with plans to grow its air cargo business in 2024 even as many competitors pull back in the wake of a painful downturn, culminating with a milestone next quarter when Boeing expects to deliver the first two 777s for the airline operation.  The developments underscore the strategic shift in recent…

Forward Air hires former YRC CFO Jamie Pierson

Forward Air announced Monday that it has hired Jamie Pierson as interim chief financial officer effective immediately. Pierson replaces Rebecca Garbrick, who will remain on board during the transition. Pierson has expertise in restructuring and strategic planning. He served two stints as chief financial officer at Yellow Corp. (OTC: YELLQ), formerly YRC Worldwide. He was…

ASL Aviation brings first Boeing 737-800 freighter to Australian unit

ASL Aviation Holdings, a Dublin-based provider of dedicated transportation service for express carriers DHL, FedEx, UPS and Amazon, said Monday it has introduced its first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter to its new subsidiary in Australia. ASL Airlines Australia will soon deploy the cargo jet in the Australian domestic and international markets in support of express…