The week in brief 2013-3-18Qatar Airways has become the newest operator of the Airbus A330-200F (pictured above) following the delivery of the first of three Trent 700 powered aircraft. These aircraft will be used on Qatar Airways' international freight network and will replace its A300-600Fs.
A humble servant for more than 30 years 2013-3-18Delegates at the World Cargo Symposium in Doha this week paid affectionate tribute to Ram Menen, a key figure at Emirates SkyCargo since the day the carrier flew its first airplane. Menen announced recently that he will step down in June.
Industry faces hard work to attract new blood 2013-3-18Almost half those attending IATA¡¯s World Cargo Symposium in Doha had been in the airfreight industry for more than 20 years, prompting lengthy debate about where the next generation of employees is going to come from.
Boeing's major Americas flight training base moves to Miami facility 2013-3-18Boeing is consolidating its flight training facilities in the Americas, including 787 flight and maintenance training, at the Flight Services training campus in Miami, according to the Shipping Gazette.
We must work to boost competitiveness and security measures 2013-3-18The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging airlines and air cargo supply chain people to work together to make air cargo more competitive and to address the challenges of safety, security and sustainability.
FAA approves 787's battery fix 2013-3-18The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Boeing's certification plan for the redesign of the faulty 787 Dreamliner battery system, which caused a recent fire and incendiary short circuit incident aboard aircraft, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Cargolux takes delivery of 25th 747 on celebrating its 43rd birthday 2013-3-18Cargolux has taken delivery in Luxembourg of its 25th Boeing 747 Freighter, registered LX-VCA and named "City of Vianden", from the US planemaker's plant in Everett, Washington.
Cathay profit off 83.3pc 2013-3-18Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Group posted an 83.3 per cent decline in 2012 profit attributable to shareholders to HK$916 million (US$118 million) as revenue increased one per cent to HK$99.3 billion, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Pactl braces itself for year ahead 2013-3-14Shanghai Pudong International Airport (Pactl) experienced a total drop of four percent in cargo volume during 2012, according to a spokesman for the hub.
Cathay Pacific records cargo disappointments 2013-3-14The Cathay Pacific Group, which saw its net profit plunge 83.3 per cent, year-on-year, to HK$916 million in 2012, also recorded strong declines in its core cargo segment. Freight revenues lagged 5.5 per cent, year-on-year, in 2012, due to weak demand in major markets, particularly the Asia-to-Europe trade lane.
2,400 freight forwarders attend WCA conference 2013-3-14A new industry record was set when 2,400 freight forwarder delegates attended the 2013 World Cargo Alliance Family Annual Conference Week, held in Bangkok from March 4 to 10.
LATAM' s February cargo traffic increases slightly 2013-3-14Cargo traffic for LATAM Airlines Group increased 0.6 percent in February and capacity increased 3 percent compared to February 2012, the company reported.
Airbus Americas chief sympathetic to Boeing's battery plight 2013-3-14Airbus doesn't wish Boeing any ill will, the chairman of Airbus Americas says.
Volga-Dnepr AN-124 transports fuselage section of new generation Russian passenger aircraft 2013-3-14One of Volga-Dnepr Airlines' giant AN-124-100 freighters was needed to transport a fuselage section for the new Irkut MS-21 Russian passenger aircraft.
Aeroflot and Lufthansa Systems expand cooperation 2013-3-14Lufthansa Systems today announced that Aeroflot Russian International Airlines has opted to use the NetLine/Hub IT solution.
AirBridgeCargo extends ULD management partnership to 2018 with CHEP Aerospace Solutions 2013-3-14AirBridgeCargo, the largest Russian cargo airline and part of the Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies, and CHEP Aerospace Solutions have agreed to extend their Unit Load Device (ULD) outsourcing and management agreement until mid-2018.
SkyCargo strengthens its Cool Chain Premium Service 2013-3-14SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has strengthened its Cool Chain Premium Service with the appointment of an additional cool chain solutions provider.
Boeing receives FAA approval of certification plan for 787 battery solution 2013-3-14Boeing has received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the company's plan to test and certify improvements to the 787's battery system.
WFS wins ground handling licence at Manchester Airport 2013-3-14Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded a ground handling licence at Manchester Airport and won Turkish Airlines as its launch customer.
Emirates operates first commercial A380 flight to Mauritius 2013-3-13Emirates operated a one-off service of its flagship A380 to the island of Mauritius. The first commercial flight of an A380 to the country was scheduled in celebration of the island¡¯s 45th anniversary of independence.
