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Sponsor the 2026 Air Cargo News Awards

The 2026 Air Cargo News Awards are now less than two months away, yet there is still an opportunity to take part as one of our high-profile sponsors. Join us on 21 October at the prestigious Royal Lancaster London Hotel to see who takes home a trophy this year. This year's sponsorship package includes a table for 10 guests close to the stage; the chance to present one of the awards to a winner; and your company's branding visible across promotional assets at the ceremony. Sponsorship also includes advertisements in the Air Cargo News print magazine and on the website; a bespoke e-shot announcing your company's sponsorship to our worldwide audience, social media coverage and invaluable networking opportunities. There are now only two categories left to sponsor, so to find out more, please contact: richard.perry@aircargonews.net The industry knows that without our sponsors, the awards would not be possible - so why not make your company a proud partner of the Air Cargo News Awards on 21 October this year? You can also book your individual tickets or table(s) for the Air Cargo News Awards here. For further information about the awards please visit the awards website FAQs page. Catch up with the latest updates on the Air Cargo News Awards via social media using #ACNAwards2026

Air Canada Cargo appoints Americas senior director of sales

Air Canada Cargo has appointed Nicolas Saignat as senior director of cargo sales for its Americas region. Saignat will be based at the cargo company's Montréal headquarters and will lead commercial activities across the region, with a focus on "deepening customer relationships, supporting freight forwarders and shippers, and advancing Air Canada Cargo's growth across key markets in the Americas". According to his LinkedIn profile, Saignat has more than 20 years of experience in the air cargo market, having worked for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, WestJet Cargo and CEVA Logistics. Most recently, he was vice president, airfreight product manager, North America at CEVA. Air Canada Cargo said that throughout his career, Saigant has led regional commercial teams, supported airfreight product development, strengthened strategic partnerships, and delivered growth in complex and highly competitive markets. "His experience will support Air Canada Cargo's continued focus on providing customers with market expertise and with reliable and responsive service across the region," the airline said. Matthieu Casey, managing director, commercial, Air Canada Cargo, added: "Nicolas's strong commercial background and deep understanding of the air cargo market will be important as we continue to strengthen our customer relationships and grow across the Americas. "His leadership will help us stay close to our customers' evolving needs and deliver the cargo solutions they rely on."

Flexport's 9/11 post: Rage bait becomes the business model

Ryan Petersen doesn't have a profitability problem. He has a discipline problem. On September 11, 2026, the twenty-fifth anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, the Flexport founder and CEO posted a promotional clip on X for a flight simulator game. The caption, as captured by industry veteran Nick Coverdale, read: "Warning: Annoying fighter jets may try to shoot you down. To make them stop you can shoot them down first." The visual was a 747 in ...