Biden signs executive order to strengthen COVID supply chains

Shortages in COVID-19-related equipment and vaccines have prompted an executive order from President Joe Biden to address urgent supply gaps by coordinating, monitoring and strengthening supply chains.

The executive order, called A Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain and signed on Thursday, was one of a flurry of presidential actions issued by Biden after he was sworn in on Wednesday.

The order directs federal agencies “to fill supply shortfalls using all available legal authorities, including...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/biden-signs-executive-order-to-strengthen-covid-supply-chains

MRO business sees uptick as air carriers reconfigure fleets

The COVID-19 pandemic may have prohibited commercial airlines around the globe from taking flight, but many have shifted their focus to the tarmac as carriers have put greater emphasis on servicing their grounded fleets.  

While AOG (aircraft on ground) services have decreased due to prolonged aircraft downtime, MRO (maintenance, repair and operations) business has increased as carriers take advantage of the lull to manage their aircraft.

“With fewer aircraft operating around the world, AOG...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mro-business-sees-uptick-as-air-carriers-reconfigure-fleets

Demand for chartered air cargo remains strong

Black and white cargo plane in loading process

Commercial passenger flights cautiously returning to the skies haven’t had a drastic effect on demand for chartered air cargo. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, aerospace and especially government shippers were the most frequent bookers of chartered air cargo flights. But with capacity remaining tight in the market, shippers from a broad array of industries continue to rely on chartered carriers. 

“Millions of pounds of capacity have been taken out of the air while thousands of flights remain...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/demand-for-chartered-air-cargo-remains-strong

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