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CargoAircraft and transport. IATA outlines priorities for air cargo security
Geneva, Switzerland - Closer cooperation, harmonization of regulations, global capacity building and long-term commitment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles.... more
CargoCargo aircraft. European Commission opposes to UPS takeover of TNT
Brussels, Belgium - Therefore also the sale of 100% of TNT Airways and Pan Air Lineas Areas to ASL Aviation Group gets stopped
On Wednesday 30 January 2013 the European Commission prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS. The Commission found that the take-over would have restricted... more
CargoUPS: launch of a new express air freight service for heavyweight urgent shipments
Atlanta, Usa - With over 70 kg (150 lbs)
UPS announced on January 2 a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express FreightSM, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an extension... more
CargoAircraft and finance. Luxembourg government re-purchases Qatar Airways' stake in Cargolux
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - 35% of the stakes bought back at 117.5 million dollars
On Wednesday 19 December 2012 the government of Luxembourg communicated it re-acquired the stake of the company Cargolux from Qatar Airways, at the same price which was paid by the Middle-Eastern airline... more
CargoAircraft and courts. Thai Airways fined AUD 7.5 million for over cargo cartel for price fixing
Melbourne, Australia - The company was authorized to pay in installments because of its financial problems
In the context of the inquiry of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the global air freight cartel created by some airlines for price fixing, the Australian Federal Court fined... more
CargoAircraft and courts. Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines fined for cargo cartel
Canberra, Australia - Penalties around 11 million Australian dollars
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) fined Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines in the range of the investigation about the airlines which, between 2000 and 2006, formed a... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: freight grows in October
Warsaw, Poland - More than 4,370 tons of cargo
More than 4,370 tons of cargo went through "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in October 2012, a 12.3% increase year-on-year. Domestic cargo volumes fell by 6%, while international freight grew by 12.6%. The... more
CargoBoeing to convert B-767 airplanes to freighters for Guggenheim Aviation Partners
Seattle, Usa - The aircraft will be delivered in 2013
Boeing and Guggenheim Aviation Partners on November 7 announced an agreement for Boeing to convert three 767/300ER passenger airplanes to freighters. The Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) will be delivered... more
CargoAircraft and companies. Jat Serbian Airlines could be operational from March 2013
Belgrade, Serbia - The new carrier will absorb slots, fleet, international agreements and workers from the former flag company Jat Airways
Jat Serbian Airlines could start its activities from March 2013: the new carrier will be created as a subsidiary of state-owned Jat Airways, the most important airline for the country, absorbing its slots,... more
CargoDubai World Central Airport: triple-digit increase in freight volumes continues in Q3
Dubai, UAE - The second airport continued to register high growth in cargo
Dubai World Central, Dubai’s second airport, continued to register high growth in cargo volumes in the third quarter of the year with another triple-digit increase according to a traffic report issued o... more
CargoIndian government grounds Kingfisher Airlines' aircraft
New Delhi, India - The company is squeezed by debts for 1.4 billion dollars
On Saturday 20 October 2012 the Indian government has suspended the operator licence of Kingfisher Airlines and grounded its aircraft: the local company, which is experiencing a period of huge financial... more
CargoAir freight grows at "Chopin" Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Nearly 32,900 tonnes of cargo during the first three quarters of 2012, a 1.6% increase year-on-year
Nearly 32,900 tonnes of cargo went through "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw during the first three quarters of 2012, a 1.6% increase year-on-year. The airport handled over 4,000 tonnes of cargo in September... more
CargoAircraft and airlines. 44% of Royal Air Maroc to be offered to Gulf companies
Rabat, Morocco - "We will listen to their ideas about this partnership"
The purchase of a 44% stake of Royal Air Maroc, the most important Moroccan airline, will be offered to some companies of the Persian Gulf region: an official source of the government of the North-African... more
CargoAustralia fines Emirates AUS$10 million in the context of the cargo aircraft case
Sydney, Australia - So far the total of the penalties is AUS$68 million
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) fined Emirates 10 million of Australian dollars in the context of the case on the cartel formed by several companies operating in the air cargo... more
CargoBoeing forecasts doublking of cargo aircraft fleet over the next 20 years
Atlanta, USA - According to the American firm, the sector will grow at a 5.2% annual rate
According to the figures reported by Boeing in its World Air Cargo Forecast 2012/2013, the global air cargo market will expand at a 5.2% annual rate over the next 20 years. Growth will be driven by world... more
CargoBoeing delivers Africa's first 777 Freighter airplane to Ethiopian Airlines
Seattle, Usa - First African airline to operate 777F
"Boeing last September 20 delivered the first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines marking the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier. This 777F is being leased to Ethiopian Airlines from GECAS. The... more
CargoEtihad Cargo announces freighter destination to Doha
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next Monday, September 3
Etihad Cargo will inaugurate a new weekly freighter destination from Abu Dhabi to the Qatari capital, Doha, effective September 3. The new cargo service will operate every Monday using an A-300/600F... more
CargoAircraft and transport: Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations in four UK airports
London, United Kingdom - The firm will focus on London-Heathrow
Menzies Aviation has announced on Monday 16/07/2012 the closure of its cargo operations in four airports in the United Kingdom, in order to return the company's UK cargo business to profitability. The... more
CargoIata: Qatar Airways to host "2013 World Cargo Symposium"
Geneva, Switzerland - The major issues are increased efficiency and security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) would be held in Doha, Qatar, from 12-14 March 2013. The event, which will explore the theme of... more
CargoFirst long-haul scheduled cargo flight from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport with B-777F Aerologic aircraft
Bergamo, Italy - The flight is Hong Kong-bound
The long-haul scheduled Hong Kong-bound cargo flight was inaugurated at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, operated with a Aerologic (equal joint-venture between Deutsche Post DHL and Lufthansa) B-777F... more
CargoEuropean Union and United States find agreement on air freight security
Washington, USA - "Cutting out duplications will mean huge savings of time and money"
The United States and the European Union are going to announce today, 01/06/2012, the agreement for the standardization of the air cargo security control procedures. The US Transportation Security Administration... more
CargoAircraft and transport: FedEx Express announces creation of a new hub in Osaka
Memphis, USA - "New facility will play a major role in contributing to Asia’s growing economy”
FedEx Corporation subsidiary's FedEx Express announced today, 28/05/2012, the decision to establish a new hub at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka (Japan). The new hub will come in useful to... more
CargoManagement changes at Lufthansa Cargo
Frankfurt, Germany - New responsibilities for international sales managers
Lufthansa Cargo is ringing the changes with new appointments to international managerial positions, which take effect in the coming weeks. Christian Haug, currently based in New York as Director USA... more
CargoIATA: conference and workshop on e-freight and e-AWB
Geneva, Switzerland - The event will take place at the end of next June
The IATA e-Cargo Conference and Workshop 2012 is the first event of its kind organized for and with the participation of the Cargo Industry from all over the world. This Conference will share the latest... more
CargoAEA: Europe and the USA edge forward on air cargo security
Brussels, Belgium - A significant volume of air freight -9% of the worldwide total- is carried over the North Atlantic
Europe’s network carriers, represented by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), are urging US regulators to fully recognise European air cargo security standards and accelerate progress towards a... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo achieves high load factor in first quarter
Frankfurt, Germany - The financial results for the first three months of the year will be published on 3 May
Lufthansa Cargo transported 426,000 tonnes of freight and mail in the first three months of the year. Tonnage in the term was down by 9.3 per cent in comparison with the exceptionally strong first quarter... more
CargoEtihad Airways carries record air cargo in March
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Equal to 31,700 tonnes, +20%
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways carried a record 31,700 tonnes of cargo in March, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year. Total revenues for the month were up 14 per cent on February and... more
CargoIndia receives the last batch of An-32 aircraft from Ukraine
Delhi, India - New instrumentation for hard jobs
The third batch of five Antonov An-32 aircraft, twin-engined transport planes recently modernized in Ukraine, has been delivered to India ending a programme started in 2009. The first batch, always... more
CargoRoyal Air Force purchased its eighth strategic cargo aircraft C-17 (VIDEO)
London, UK - The massive Boeing plane is essential to air bridge English to Afghanistan
"The newest C-17 is currently being built by Boeing in the USA and is due to come off the production line next month. It is then expected to enter service with RAF (Royal Air Force) in July 2012". The... more
CargoBoeing delivers first B-747/8 and 777F to Korean Air
Washington, Usa - It becomes the first airline in the world to operate both freighter types
Boeing and Korean Air celebrated delivery of the airline's first 747/8 and 777 Freighters. With the milestone delivery, it becomes the first airline in the world to operate both the 747/8 and 777 Freighters. "The... more
CargoEtihad Airways buys more Airbus freighter aircraft
Abu Dhabi, Uae - A deal worth $423 million at current list prices
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced it would double the size of its A-330/200 Freighter fleet. The carrier said it had ordered two more A-330/200F airplanes... more
CargoItalian Development Cooperation sends a cargo airplane to Kinshasa
Rome, Italy - The supplies consist of 31 medical kits, worth about 180,000 Euros
A commercial cargo plane containing supplies provided by Italian Development Cooperation left the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at Brindisi yesterday, headed for Kinshasa. The... more
CargoUPS applies a digital customs clearance system to air cargo
Milan, Italy - Saving time, costs and paper significantly
UPS announced that it has extended the electronic customs clearance of goods system, already in use by the parcels' section clients, to air cargo services customers. The new service is available in more... more
CargoDubai International welcomes Cargolux's first B-747/8F aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The launch customer for the model with a total of 13 of them on order
Dubai International made an impressive addition to its already long list of ‘world- firsts’ on Tuesday evening by welcoming the first ever commercial flight of Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airline’s next... more
CargoItaly. Milan's airports: B-747/800F aircraft arrived at Malpensa yesterday
Milan, Italy - Cargolux announced the first direct Italian link to San Paolo, Brazil
"The significant growth of the number of carriers that operate at the airport (in the first half of 2011 they have transported approximately 23,000 tons of cargo more than in the same period last year),... more
CargoRAAF C-17 aircraft working with New Zealand to deliver aid
Canberra, Australia - The airplane departed today and landed this afternoon
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have together delivered a water purification plant from New Zealand to Tuvalu to help alleviate seriously depleted supplies of... more
CargoUPS announces the expansion plan of its hub in Cologne-Bonn airport
Milan, Italy - German choice depended on its strategic position and other factors
UPS has announced plans to significantly enlarge the facilities of its European hub, on its twenty-fifth anniversary since it began operating from the Cologne-Bonn airport, Germany. The expansion project,... more
CargoQatar Airways acquires 35% stake in Cargolux
Rome, Italy - A strategic investment with Europe's cargo carrier
"Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday announced it had entered into a strategic equity and commercial partnership with Cargolux to acquire a 35 per cent stake in Europe’s cargo airline. The agreement was s... more
CargoOman Air Cargo introduces Pan-GCC Trucking Services
Rome, Italy - It will be effective from June 1st, 2011
Oman Air Cargo unveiled its Pan-GCC Custom Bonded Truck services connecting Muscat with Salalah and other GCC countries. Hailed as a milestone in the annals of Oman Air achievements, this service will... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo orders five Boeing B-777 Freighter planes
Seattle, USA - Worth 1.35 billion dollars
After announcing its intention in this regard in March 2011, Lufthansa Cargo has recently confirmed the order, worth 1.35 billion dollars, according to current price lists of the US manufacturer, for the... more
CargoQatar Airways expands its cargo network
Rome, Italy - Following the purchase of new aircraft pending on the entry into service
Waiting for the entry into service of the new B-777 Freighter aircraft of which it has announced the purchase, Qatar Airways expands its cargo transport network introducing the new destinations of Bangalore... more
CargoIATA: cargo services conference adopts measures to strengthen supply chain
Istanbul, Turkey - Decided during the "World Cargo Symposium"
The IATA Cargo Services Conference, a permanent and autonomous body consisting of representatives from IATA member airlines, yesterday adopted a number of measures at the "World Cargo Symposium": ·... more
CargoItalian ENAC follows carefully the cargo sector
Rome, Italy - And will continue the meetings
"Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), regarding the statement unveiled yesterday by Confetra (Italian general confederation of transport and logistics), expresses surprise about... more
CargoCAAC and IATA sign MoU on ULD airworthiness
Istanbul, Turkey - The agreement signifies the growing importance of China as a cargo hub
During the "World Cargo Symposium", the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term... more
CargoTNT Express opens a cargo facility at Dubai International airport
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier is looking to establish itself at "Al Maktoum" in either 2012 or 2013
The global delivery company TNT Express inaugurated its new 2,500 square metres cargo facility at Dubai International Airport. The company recently launched a B-767 freighter with a daily connection... more
CargoIATA: action to improve air cargo competitiveness
Istanbul, Turkey - Announced during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out an agenda for the air cargo value chain to improve its competitiveness with a four point agenda. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director general a... more
CargoFedEx is about to grow at Indianapolis airport
Indianapolis, Usa - Authorities are ready to invest to park 4 more Boeing 747s
FedEx Corp. could be grow at Indianapolis International Airport, adding more airplane parking space and gates at its hub here and more jumbo cargo aircraft to the worldwide fleet. A FedEx spokesperson... more
CargoSingapore civil aviation authorities ready to develop a new air cargo hub
Singapore, Singapore - The city will have direct airside access
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group are set to develop a new express air cargo hub. The hub will have direct airside access, provide a specialised cargo and logistics... more
CargoUAE carriers stop the air cargo transport from Yemen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As a precautionary measure
Yesterday, November 7, 2010, Emirates and Etihad Airways, major airlines of the United Arab Emirates, announced that they had temporarily stopped the cargo flights from Yemen. Same measure adopted by the... more
CargoFinnair updates the security measures for the air cargo transport
Rome, Italy - To the United States
The Finnish airline Finnair is imposing more stringent security measures on air cargo transport to the United States, after two parcel-bombs have been recently discovered among the goods carried on airplanes... more