BAA completes Gatwick sale 2009-12-8The 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
State to back $7.87b loan for JAL 2009-12-8The 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.
Doubt over Aeroflot freighters 2009-12-7The 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.
Is that a light at the end of the tunnel? 2009-12-7Will Waters reviews what has been a challenging few months for the air cargo sector
DHS officers stroll around 'secure' warehouses 2009-12-7US 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 2009-12-7Avient 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 'OK' 2009-12-7Emirates 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 plans new China hub 2009-12-4Jade Cargo International and the City of Chengdu have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China.
Dnata buys into UK handling market 2009-12-4It will acquire Plane Handling, which provides cargo and ramp handling services at London Heathrow Airport and cargo handling services at Manchester Airport.
American offers to invest $1.1bn in struggling JAL 2009-12-4American 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.
Servisair acquires Aviance's regional UK ground handling business 2009-12-4Servisair has agreed to buy Aviance's regional ground handling business at 11 airports in the UK from owner Go-Ahead.
LPC to upgrade for bigger freight trains 2009-12-4Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) will spend US$4.1 million to lengthen portside rail sidings to enable the hub to receive longer trains, the Christchurch Press reported.
Flaws exposed in US air cargo security 2009-12-3US air cargo security remains flawed and vulnerable, according to a report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Cargolux receives $100m capital injection 2009-12-3Cargolux's shareholders have agreed to inject US$200m in the company, with the first $100m to take place before the end of this year.
Far East peak season soars 2009-12-3Air Charter Service's Hong Kong office has flourished this peak season with freight volumes moving on charters increasing "dramatically" since early October.
Damning US report slams aircargo security 2009-12-3The Department of Homeland Security has found hundreds of security breaches at facilities across the country, warning that passengers are at risk from flaws in screening aircargo and a lack of background checks on freight handlers.
Flaws exposed in US air cargo security 2009-12-2US air cargo security remains flawed and vulnerable, according to a report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Cargolux receives $100m capital injection 2009-12-2Cargolux's shareholders have agreed to inject US$200m in the company, with the first $100m to take place before the end of this year.
Air cargo through worst of economic turbulence 2009-12-2The International Air Transport Association (Iata) said demand for international cargo was just 0.5% lower during October than a year earlier, improving from the 5.4% year-on-year shortfall recorded by members in September.
ABC continues fleet expansion 2009-12-2AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has added a further B747-400 extended-range freighter to its fleet, which now totals seven aircraft.
