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CargoAir cargo volume grows dynamically at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest has handled 6,770 tonnes every month so far in 2016
Air cargo volume passing through Budapest Airport has increased by no less than 11.3% since the beginning of the year. The bulk of this was transported by cargo carriers, but belly cargo volumes grew just... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: lastest quarterly cargo market analysis
Geneva, Switzerland - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Assocaition) announced the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - "Brexit" vote is a materialization of a key downside risk, global economic growth... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA and FIATA announce new air cargo program
Geneva, Switzerland - The phased rollout of IFACP will begin in early 2017 with Canada as the pilot country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) announce that an agreement has been signed by Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight demand growth slows in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Across all regions with the exception of Europe and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year.... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo and ANA extend joint-venture
Frankfurt, Germany - The network includes more than 90 weekly direct connections
Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will extend their successful cooperation on 12 July. As of that date, Lufthansa’s entire European feeder network will be combined with the direct flights o... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo wins ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’
Shanghai, China - for the second year running
Emirates SkyCargo continues to lead the international air cargo industry by winning, for the second consecutive year, the "Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East" award at the "2016 Asian Freight, Logistics... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: air freight markets grow in April
Dublin, Ireland - A 3.2% increase in demand measured in FTKs compared to the same period last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for April 2016 showing a 3.2% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs)... more
CargoHamburg Airport officially presents modern airfreight facility
Hamburg, Germany - Cargo Center soon to commence operation
After more than two years of construction work, the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) will soon be ready to commence operation. Before the official launch, Hamburg Airport is today presenting its new... more
CargoCathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo enter joint business agreement
Frankfurt, Germany - Numerous benefits to customers from joint network between Hong Kong and Europe
More direct connections, greater flexibility and time savings combined with service enhancements: these are just some of the benefits customers will enjoy thanks to the cooperation between the cargo division... more
CargoFraport traffic figures in April 2016: cargo volumes see strong growth for the first time in the current business year
Frankfurt, Germany - While passenger numbers decline, impacted by special effects
With almost five million passengers served in April 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger figures decline by 2.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. FRA's traffic performance... more
CargoAircraft and cargo transport. IATA: weak March air freight volumes point to another difficult year
Geneva, Switzerland - A 2.0% drop measures in FTKs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0% drop in volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more
CargoNarita International Airport executives visit MIA to discuss cargo operations
Miami, Usa - Many topics discussed
Representatives from Narita (Tokyo) International Airport met with Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials at Miami International Airport on April 28 to learn about the massive cargo operations and redevelopment... more
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