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Christmas demand from the United States and Europe has seen United Parcel Service's Hong Kong export volume soar to 2007 levels, if not beyond, reported the South China Morning Post.

Taking advantage of down market prices, United Airlines has placed a US$10 billion-plus order for 50 wide-bodied jetliners divided between Airbus and Boeing Co, in a bid to slash fuel costs and emissions, reported Reuters.

UK aviation could expand by a maximum of 60% by 2050 and still meet government emissions targets, although it would require policies to limit demand, according to a report published today by the Committee on Climate Change.

Air France KLM Cargo reported a "strong improvement in unit revenue" in November, resulting from "more dynamic activity" compared with recent months.

FedEx Corporation signaled further strengthening in the global freight market as the package shipper boosted its earnings guidance by more than 10 percent, the Wall Street Journal reported.

A parliamentary committee earlier in the week backed plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport in London, Reuters reported.

A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Madras High Court Bench to restrain the Union Civil Aviation Ministry, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Tiruchi Collector from acquiring agricultural lands in Keelakurichi village for expanding the international airport, the Hindu reported.

Emirates has stressed that its finances remain strong and that it is not financially linked with Dubai World, which is struggling to fulfil debt obligations.

Shares in Japan Airlines (JAL) jumped 7% today to a three-week high, following reports the airline is set to receive a Y700bn (US$8 bn) government loan guarantee.

The Executive Directors and CEO's of California's 30 commercial airports have formed a statewide airport consortium, the California Airports Council (CAC) said.

The US$2.5 billion sale of Gatwick airport was completed this week amid union anxiety that the new owner preserve jobs and protect working conditions, the Guardian reported

The Japanese government is expected to guarantee about US$7.8 billion in loans and other funds provided by financial institutions to help Japan Airlines Corporation rebuild its operations, Dow Jones reported.

The future of Aeroflot's freighter operations remains unclear, with some sources close to the airline doubting it will operate all-cargo aircraft beyond the end of the year.

Will Waters reviews what has been a challenging few months for the air cargo sector

US air cargo is "vulnerable to the introduction of explosives and other destructive items" during pre-flight ground transport, storage and handling, according to a report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Avient Aviation's first MD-11 freighter was involved in a fatal crash at Shanghai's Pudong Airport, just days after entering service for the Zimbabwean carrier.

Emirates has stressed that its finances remain strong and that it is not financially linked with Dubai World, which is struggling to fulfil debt obligations.

Jade Cargo International and the City of Chengdu have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China.

It will acquire Plane Handling, which provides cargo and ramp handling services at London Heathrow Airport and cargo handling services at Manchester Airport.

American Airlines, the Oneworld alliance and the private equity group TPG could jointly invest US$1.1bn in Japan Airlines (JAL), according to reports in the US.