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CargoAirplanes. Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Work has already begun to adapt the infrastructure for the new service to be operational from July 2016
Etihad Airways and Parma Airport have signed an agreement to develop cargo traffic at the airport of the central Italian city. The exclusive contract initially includes the establishment of a cargo transit... more
CargoThe increase in cargo at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in the first quarter of 2016
Warsaw, Poland - Almost +14 percent more than in the corresponding period of 2015
In the first quarter of 2016 "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw handled almost 14 percent more cargo than in the corresponding period of 2015. The total weight of goods transported from January to March is nearly... more
CargoCargo aircraft, Amazon should be interested to Frankfurt-Hahn's management
Frankfurt, Germany - No statement from the American giant
Amazon should be interested to join Frankfurt-Hahn's cargo hub managment, that is an area dedicated to the goods' sorting. Even if there isn't any statement from one of the bigger electronic trading companies,... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: still headwinds on the freight sector
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.6% fall recorded in February compared to the same month in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) suffered a 5.6% fall in February... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo sets course for future growth
Frankfurt, Germany - Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product innovations
Lufthansa Cargo is implementing a comprehensive range of measures to counter the decline in the 2015 annual results. Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product... more
CargoAircraft. IATA Cargo Chartbook-Q1 2016
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association) unveiled the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - Global growth continued to perform below its potential – "New mediocre" g... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo route network grows
Frankfurt, Germany - Eurowings long-haul routes integrated
Lufthansa Cargo is adding countless new destinations when the summer schedule begins on 27 March. A weekly freighter service to Moscow is one new addition to the schedule. An MD-11F aircraft has already... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: air freight makes solid start to 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - The WCS till take place on 15-17 March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in January showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 2.7% compared to January 2015. This continues... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo brings Eurowings’ belly capacities to market
Frankfurt, Germany - Network will be expanded to include attractive long-haul flights from Cologne/Bonn (CGN)
Beginning with the summer timetable (27 March), Lufthansa Cargo will market the belly capacities of Eurowings’ long-haul flights. This will allow Europe's cargo carrier to expand their network to include m... more
CargoBoeing launches Next-Generation B-737 BCF airplane
Shanghai, China - Orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers
Boeing launched the Next-Generation B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. Through its freighter conversion program,... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: excellent results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went through it in 2015
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%) and 548... more
CargoDubai World Central Airport: freight traffic rises 7.7 per cent in 2015
Dubai, UAE - The volumes totalled 888,714 tonnes
Air freight traffic at Dubai’s second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 7.7 per cent during 2015 according to the year-end traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Air cargo volumes f... more
CargoAircraft and results. Aci Europe: strong passenger traffic growth in 2015
Brussels, Belgium - But freight still in the doldrums
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for 2015. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and from... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight growth slowed to 2.2% in 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Symposium (WCS) will take place next March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014.... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: positive results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went in 2015, a 9% surge year-on-year and an all-time high for the airport
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%)... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Hungary new freighter through-joint of Qatar Airways
Budapest, Hungary - The flights every week (Thursday and Sunday) from next March 3
Qatar Airways Cargo will commence regular flights between Budapest and Doha twice per week from next March 3. The route will be served by an A-330/200F aircraft whose payload of 62-68 tonnes will allow... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo carries 1.6 million tonnes of freight in 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Slight year-on-year decline in volumes
Lufthansa Cargo again maintained its position in Europe last year, with a total of 1.6 million tonnes of freight and mail flown. The total volume declined slightly in a challenging market environment.... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: decline in air freight volumes bottoms out
Geneva, Switzerland - Down 1.2% in November 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo awarded international ISO14001 environmental standard certification
Frankfurt, Germany - Worldwide recognition of environmental management system
The sustainable environmental strategy of Lufthansa Cargo is a success. This has now been recognised. The company has received the worldwide acknowledged ISO14001 certification. Certification began in... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Sören Stark to be board member operations
Frankfurt, Germany - After 28 years in Lufthansa Management, Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht is retiring
Effective 1 April 2016, Sören Stark will be appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo with responsibility for Operations. The 48-year-old industrial engineer is currently in charge of aircraft... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo ships 35,000 tonnes of cool chain products through its new hub in Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Two particular services designed to protect refrigerate cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at "Al Maktoum International"-Dubai World Central (DWC)... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. United and Lufthansa plan enhanced cargo cooperation between US–Europe
Chicago, Usa - Customers to benefit from increased network and service options
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. The parties are discussing... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo continues to flat-line in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Rose just 0.5% compared to a year ago
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose just 0.5% in October compared to... more
CargoBudapest Airport: strengthening cargo relations with China
Budapest, Hungary - Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo development potential
Budapest Airport and the Ningbo International Airport & Logistics Development Company have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo... more
CargoAirplanes. Dubai World Central Airport registers 15.9% growth in freight traffic
Dubai, UAE - Over 662,000 tonnes handled in first 9 months of 2015
Air freight traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 15.9 per cent during first nine months of the year according to a report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The year to date cargo as at the... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: great cargo traffic results
Warsaw, Poland - Within the first nine months of 2015 more than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo passed through it
More than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo were handled from January till September 2015. That’s exactly 6 percent more than in 2014 (y-o-y) and a record in the Warsaw airport’s history. Within the first nin... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight markets grow slightly in September
Geneva, Switzerland - The results varied widely by region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing very modest growth in September. Measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers, air cargo volumes rose 1.0%... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo: Vietnam to become a permanent fixture of its network
Frankfurt, Germany - Freighter service to and from Ho Chi Minh City has been successfully started
Vietnam is to become a permanent fixture of the Lufthansa Cargo route network as part of the new winter schedule. Following a successful test phase over the summer months, the cargo airline will be... more
CargoHamburg Airport: ceremony for the construction project of a cargo center
Hamburg, Germany - The modern buildings and facilities on Weg beim Jaeger will replace the exist-ing 1960s Air Cargo Center
Hamburg Airport is getting ready for the future of airfreight with the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC). This morning, 180 guests celebrated the top-ping-out ceremony for the approximately 50-million... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. IATA: air freight volumes flat after recent declines
Geneva, Switzerland - The results varied widely by region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that in August freight markets stabilized after two months of decline. Measured in Freight Tonne... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and German Red Cross fly 15,000 camp beds to Germany by a B-747/8 airplane
Frankfurt, Germany - Rapid assistance from the air for refugees
The German Red Cross and Lufthansa Cargo have flown more than 15,000 camp beds in recent days from North America to Germany. On Tuesday morning Lufthansa flight LH419 from Washington landed on time at... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight demand falls in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In line with weaker global economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a fall in air cargo demand in July compared to the same month last year. Air freight volumes measured... more
CargoDubai World Central airport: cargo traffic continues to climb
Dubai, UAE - Volumes rise 42 per cent to 443,012 tonnes in H1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" -Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to rise sharply in the first half of 2015, as the airport continues to rise up the ranks of the top cargo airports worldwide... more
CargoAircraft and freight. IATA: slowdown continues in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Several regions in decline
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June. Air freight volumes measured in freight tonne... more
CargoPlanes and cargo. The prices battle begin? Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo create a new list
Frankfurt, Germany - It will be introduced as of Winter schedule 2015/16
Seen the weakness of the freight air transport markets, now the battle of the prices begins (see for details AVIONEWS). Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, according to a note issued today, are adapting... more
CargoFreight volumes stable at Lufthansa Cargo
Frankfurt, Germany - The financial results for the first six months of the year will be announced on 31 July
In the first six months of this year, Lufthansa Cargo carried 811,000 tons of freight and post. This is a 0.5 percent increase over the same period the previous year. This means the leading European freight... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo: jv to cover Europe to Japan as of August
Frankfurt, Germany - Customers will benefit from an extended, faster network
More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time saving: these are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of 3 August. Both airlines are expanding... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight momentum slows
Miami, USA - The AGM will take place next June 7-9 in Miami for the 71st edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.3% increase in cargo volumes (freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) in April 2015 compared to April... more
CargoDubai World Central propelled into world’s 20 busiest international cargo hubs
Dubai, UAE - Cargo volumes rise 177.3 per cent to 213,006 tonnes in Q1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central continued to rise sharply in the first three months of 2015, propelling the airport into the world’s 20 busiest international cargo h... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo to launch weekly freighter service to Columbus
Dubai, UAE - From next May 27
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that Columbus, the State Capital of Ohio in the United States, will join its global freighter network with the launch of a weekly service... more
CargoIATA: air freight resumes modest growth trend
Geneva, Switzerland - A 1.6% rise in volumes in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets, showing a modest 1.6% rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers... more
CargoLufthansa delays the construction of the new cargo centre at least two years
Frankfurt, Germany - Five modern B-777 freighter aircraft already fly for the cargo airline
Lufthansa will be delaying the planned investment by its cargo airline in the new cargo centre (“LCCneo”) at Frankfurter Airport by at least two years. The supervisory board of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG... more
CargoEtihad Cargo focuses on pharmaceuticals with new product launch
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Named "TempCheck"
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Etihad Airways, has unveiled "TempCheck", its new cargo solution created to ensure the integrity of all temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical... more
CargoAircraft and cargo. IATA: timing of Lunar New Year and US Port Congestion boosts February air freight
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity grew 7.4%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February data for global air freight markets showing a sharp increase in year-on-year air freight volumes. Growth measured by freight tonne kilometers... more
Cargo"9th World Cargo Symposium" picks innovation awards winners
Shanghai, China - The event also contained some other key announcements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the "9th World Cargo Symposium" (WCS) with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural "Air Cargo Innovation Awards". In a public vote... more
CargoAircraft and cargo. IATA: cooperating to promote e-freight in Shanghai
Shanghai, China - Six organizations have signed a LOI
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Shanghai Airport Authority, China Eastern Airlines, and Shanghai E-port have... more
CargoAirplanes. "World Cargo Symposium". IATA: three priorities for air cargo
Shanghai, China - Paperless freight processes, pharmaceutical freight and safe transportation of lithium batteries by air
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for further action on three vital aspects of the air cargo business: transitioning to paperless freight processes, a focus on global handling standards... more
CargoAirbus: Turkish Airlines orders four additional A-330/200F airplanes
Toulouse, France - Operated by Turkish Cargo
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of four A-330/200F freighter aircraft. Operated by Turkish Cargo, a brand of the airline, the additional airplanes will help to further boost the... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight makes slow start in 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - The "World Cargo Symposium" will take place in Shanghai, China, from 10-12 March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.2% expansion in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) in January 2015 compared to the same month last... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air cargo ends 2014 on a positive note
Geneva, Switzerland - The "World Cargo Symposium" will take place in Shanghai on March (10-12)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). That is a significant... more