Lufthansa pilots plan strike next week 2010-2-21Lufthansa pilots are set for a four-day strike from Monday, although most freighter operations are expected to continue.
Air cargo fit for the fight 2010-2-21Air cargo can emerge from the global economic crisis in a stronger position than other transport modes, as manufacturers rethink their production and supply chain strategies, according to the chairman of The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca).
Lufthansa may avoid planned staff cuts 2010-2-21Lufthansa Cargo may avoid staff cuts this year if business levels continue to recover at their current rate.
Commercial flights resume to Haiti 2010-2-21Scheduled commercial flights are set to resume today at Haiti's Port-au-Prince International Airport, following repairs in the wake of last month's earthquake.
French air traffic controllers to strike on Tuesday 2010-2-21Five unions representing French air traffic controllers have called for a strike begining on Tuesday.
Qantas first half net down 72 percent 2010-2-20Australia's national carrier, Qantas Airways upset investors with an uncertain outlook dashing hopes for a resumption of dividends and sending its stock skidding to a two-month low, Reuters reported.
Delta asks US to bar rivals from Tokyo flights 2010-2-20Delta Air Lines (DAL) has asked US regulators to bar members of the rival oneworld and Star alliances from starting flights to Tokyo's Haneda airport, as it seeks to rebound from its failed pursuit of Japan Airlines, Dow Jones reported.
EU,US fall short on new open-skies deal 2010-2-20The US and the European Union failed to make a hoped-for breakthrough during marathon talks this week aimed at preserving their open-skies aviation agreement.
Bangkok offers airlines rebates for more passengers 2010-2-20The 10 largest airlines operating at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport have signed an agreement with Airports of Thailand that entitles them to landing-fee rebates for carrying more international passengers, reported The Bangkok Post.
Planned strike to cost Lufthansa $136m 2010-2-20German flagship carrier Lufthansa expects a four-day strike by pilots planned from Monday to cost at least US$136 million, the company's deputy chief executive said.
JAL puts regulators in the spotlight 2010-2-12Global aviation regulators face a hectic schedule to translate into reality the expectations created by Japan Airlines¡¯s (JAL) decision to retain American Airlines as its partner, Dow Jones reported.
HK January aircargo surges 49 percent 2010-2-12Aircargo throughput at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) grew 48.9 percent in January as shippers scrambled to move their products before the Chinese New Year factory shutdown.
European airlines seek to revise state financing rule 2010-2-12Nine top European airlines, including Air France-KLM SA, British Airways and Germany's Deutsche Lufthansa, are lobbying to shake up how airplane sales are financed so they can get access to government export guarantees that most other airlines around the world now use, the Wall Street Journal Europe reported.
Air India to consider Dublin for European hub 2010-2-12India and Ireland are likely to expand an air services agreement to allow flag carriers Air India and Aer Lingus to start flying to the two countries, according to an unnamed civil aviation ministry official familiar with the development, Dow Jones reported.
Cathay applies to fly Moscow route 2010-2-12Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to fly to Moscow three times a week in a service that will make around 50 tonnes of belly cargo space available to shippers.
Air India to consider Dublin for European hub 2010-2-11India and Ireland are likely to expand an air services agreement to allow flag carriers Air India and Aer Lingus to start flying to the two countries, according to an unnamed civil aviation ministry official familiar with the development, Dow Jones reported.
Cathay applies to fly Moscow route 2010-2-11Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to fly to Moscow three times a week in a service that will make around 50 tonnes of belly cargo space available to shippers.
Japan Airlines and American Airlines apply for joint service permission 2010-2-10Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines (AA) have announced that they are to jointly apply to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for permission to operate joint services across the Pacific.
UPS plans to furlough at least 300 pilots 2010-2-10United Parcel Service (UOS) said it plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots citing a continued need for belt-tightening amid a gradual economic recovery, Dow Jones reported.
Thai Air to seek 81 new planes by 2024 2010-2-10Thai Airways International plans to procure a total of 81 new aircraft over the next 15 years to replace 77 aging aircraft that are due to be retired over the period, Dow Jones reported.
