»American Airlines Cargo adds European seasonal service2014-05-12

American Airlines Cargo today adds seasonal widebody capacity into the European market, providing customers with more shipping options.

»Saudia Cargo to roll out e-airway bill across global network2014-05-12

Saudi Airlines Cargo is introducing its electronic airway bill (e-AWB) system to a number of international gateways and plans to install the tool across its global network in coming months.

»World air cargo rises 6pc in March boosted by early growth: IATA2014-05-12

Air freight markets were up 5.9 per cent in March compared to a year ago and capacity grew 3.4 per cent, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

»Air freight forwarders need to embrace technology2014-05-12

Air freight companies are expected to start using the Internet in a much larger way as the air cargo industry cries out for change driven by technology, says Freightos chief operations officer Victor Ofstein, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Estonian Air to open seasonal flights to Split2014-05-12

From 11 May 2014, Estonian Air will open direct seasonal flights between Tallinn and Split. From 11 May until 27 September the flights will be operated on Sundays, and from 18 June until 27 August twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays.

»United Airlines to launch new nonstop service between Denver and Panama City2014-05-09

United Airlines will introduce nonstop flights between its hub at Denver International Airport (DIA) and Panama City beginning Dec. 3, subject to government approval.

»Turkish Airlines continues to optimize codeshare management with IT from Lufthan2014-05-09

Turkish Airlines will continue to leverage the benefits from Lufthansa Systems¡¯ SchedConnect schedule management solution. With SchedConnect Turkish Airlines can optimize their codeshare agreements

»Seabury: Shift from airplane to sea transport is ¡°significant¡±2014-05-09

In a new study, transportation consultancy Seabury finds a pronounced shift is taking place from air cargo to ocean transport. New container technologies contribute to the trend.

»Astrophysics supplies X-ray screening systems at 11 airports in Brazil2014-05-09

Astrophysics Inc has provided, and managed the installment of, 13 X-ray cargo screening systems at 11 airports in Brazil on behalf of airport operator Infraero, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Russia's ABC sees 9pc increase in tonnage2014-05-09

Airbridgecargo Airlines (ABC), Russia's largest cargo airline, has posted a nine per cent increase in first quarter cargo volume to 86,500 tonnes, according to Shipping Gazette.

»JAL expands codeshare flights between Japan and Oceania2014-05-08

Japan Airlines (JAL) further expanded its codeshare cooperation with Jetstar Airways (JQ), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and Malaysia Airlines (MH) respectively between Tokyo (Narita) and Melbourne (operated by JQ), between Hong Kong and Perth (operated by CX), as well as between Kuala Lumpur and Perth, and between Kuala Lumpur and Darwin (operated by MH).

»JAL expands codeshare flights between Japan and Oceania2014-05-08

Japan Airlines (JAL) further expanded its codeshare cooperation with Jetstar Airways (JQ), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) and Malaysia Airlines (MH) respectively between Tokyo (Narita) and Melbourne (operated by JQ), between Hong Kong and Perth (operated by CX), as well as between Kuala Lumpur and Perth, and between Kuala Lumpur and Darwin (operated by MH).

»A year of operational and financial improvement2014-05-08

In Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of Cargolux Airlines International S.A. approved the audited financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2013.

»Emirates SkyCargo freighter operations begin at Dubai World Central2014-05-08

After months of construction, planning and testing, Emirates SkyCargo¡¯s freighter fleet officially started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central¡¯s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport.

»Another successful year for Aerostar2014-05-08

Aerostar S.A. the leading Romanian aerospace company, has recorded another successful financial year, with turnover up eight percent, exports dramatically increased from 71 percent to 86 percent of turnover, and profits stable. Investment in plant and machinery also increased and employment rose by over 300 people to reach a total of nearly 1900.

»Emirates named ¡®Best Airline Worldwide¡¯ by business travellers2014-05-08

Emirates was the most awarded airline at this week¡¯s Business Traveller (ME) awards 2014, taking home the coveted ¡®Best Airline Worldwide¡¯ title, and a further three awards including Airline with the Best First Class, Airline with the Best Business Class, and Airline with the Best Cabin Staff.

»Turkish airport future-proofs new terminal with SITA technology2014-05-08

Air transport IT specialist, SITA, is providing passenger processing and baggage reconciliation technology at Turkey¡¯s newest domestic airport terminal at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

»April: 789,000 pax at Chopin Airport2014-05-08

Chopin Airport handled over 789,000 passengers in April 2014, an 8.3% fall year-on-year.

»airBaltic top punctuality in March2014-05-07

In March 2014, Latvian airline airBaltic carried 176,687 passengers throughout its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East.

»airBaltic top punctuality in March2014-05-07

In March 2014, Latvian airline airBaltic carried 176,687 passengers throughout its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East. During the first three months of 2014, airBaltic has transported a total of 489,190 passengers. In March the airline operated 3,246 flights, or 6% less than in the same period of 2013, when 3,442 flights have been operated by airBaltic. During the first three months of 2014 the airline operated 9,305 flights.