DHL forwarding unit shores up freight lift 2010-2-15The world's largest forwarder is expecting tight airfreight capacity from Asia to Europe in the weeks ahead. DHL Global Forwarding has lined up additional lift for the first quarter of this year.
Carriers putting customer-centric cargo rates on-line 2010-2-15Two North American airlines are moving to put customer-specific pricing information on-line. America Airlines Cargo has run a pilot programme with a large client to provide electronic rate information and is using the web as a second avenue of approach, while Air Canada Cargo is concentrating on making contract rates and spot prices available through its booking portal.
Australia drafts security targets for airfreight 2010-2-16The freight industry has come under the microscope in the Australian government's Aviation White Paper, released recently and titled Flight Path to the Future.
More freighters take to the skies 2010-2-16After a year of furious capacity cutbacks, airlines are again beginning to deploy freighters in Asia-Pacific.
UPS begins Shenzhen hub operations 2010-2-17UPS today launched inaugural flights from its new Shenzhen Asia Pacific hub at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport.
JAL to pick American over Delta 2010-2-17Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to beef up its alliance with American Airlines instead of newly tying up with another US carrier, Delta Air Lines, according to informed sources, Jiji Press reported.
Air China to add more flights from Vancouver to Beijing 2010-2-18Air China, China has announced it will add three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Beijing.
Irish exporters demand no strike clause 2010-2-8FOLLOWING the Irish air traffic controllers strike last week, the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has called for the government to add no strike clause to the controllers'terms of employment.
LAN profits down nearly a third in 2009 2010-2-8CHILE'S main carrier LAN recorded a fall in net profit of 31 per cent to US$231 million in 2009. Profits for the fourth quarter was up 17.6 per cent to $109 million compared to $93 million the year before when the industry slump was at its worst.
AEI to convert 737 for MNG 2010-2-8MNG Airlines of Turkey has appointed Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) to convert a B737-400SF passenger aircraft into a freighter. It will be MNGs second conversion and is expected for delivery in May.
All change at the top for JAL 2010-2-8JAPAN Airlines (JAL) Group has made two new appointments for its restructure.
2009 worst year since WWII 2010-2-8FIGURES from the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) for December and full-year 2009 show the aviation industry ended 2009 with the largest ever decline since World War II.
Nigeria cracks down on unlicenced forwarders 2010-2-8NIGERIA is now requiring freight forwarders to register to operate within the country, allegedly to target foreign companies in particular.
Brussels Airport struggles 2010-2-8BRUSSELS Airport handled 450,000 tonnes of cargo in 2009: a drop by 32.1 per cent from 2008's 661,000 tonnes.
All change at Air Charter Service 2010-2-8AIR Charter Service's (ACS) opening of a new office in Toronto has led to a string of promotions around the world. The Toronto office ¨C ACS'tenth ¨C will be headed by Gary Hopkins (right), who was previously cargo sales director in New York.
NCA goes cold on changes to JAL Cargo merger 2010-2-8THE proposed merger between Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Japan Airlines'(JAL) cargo division has stalled.
Lebedev's departure signals 'all change' at Aeroflot 2010-2-8RUSSIA'S government, keen to retake control of the country's aviation sector, has encouraged the oligarch, Alexander Lebedev (right), to sell his 25.8 per cent stake in the carrier. If the government goes ahead, as rumoured, and buys up the released stick it will grow its share from 51 to 77 per cent.
AIR Partner has expanded into Turkey and Hong Kong 2010-2-8AIR Partner has expanded into Turkey and Hong Kong as part of its on-going geographical growth plans to enter new and emerging markets. The new ventures began trading last month (January) with a focus on developing the company's freight charter business to meet the needs of a client base, which continues to grow, despite the recession.
ACI Strong Growth in December 2010-2-8IN December 2009, the ACI PaxFlash and FreightFlash traffic reports show a surge in traffic worldwide. Global airport passenger traffic rose by 5.3 per cent relative to December 2008. Both international passenger traffic (up by 5.6 per cent) and domestic traffic (up by 5.2 per cent) were boosted by strong performance across Asia Pacific (+15.7 per cent international; +14 per cent domestic). All regions saw increases, except for North America, which remained flat.
ABC looking to lease ex-Cargo B freighters 2010-2-8FOLLOWING its acquisition of an ex-Air France B747-400ERF in late 2009, AirBridgeCargo is looking to rapidly expand its fleet further by leasing the two ex-Cargo B Boeing 747-400Fs from Nippon Cargo Airlines, according to a source within the Japanese carrier.
