»New full-flight simulators with advanced certification ready to meet pilot deman2014-06-19

Boeing announced the placement of several new full-flight simulators that expand capabilities for pilot training globally, while bringing more training closer to where airlines operate.

»Airport Authority appoints new Chief Executive Officer2014-06-18

The Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) announced the appointment of Fred Lam Tin-fuk as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding the incumbent Mr Stanley Hui Hon-chung. Unanimously endorsed by the AA Board and approved by the Chief Executive of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the appointment will be effective 1 October, 2014 for a term of three years.

»Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earns FAA, EASA certification2014-06-18

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand.

»Sydney Airport set to welcome Cebu Pacific Air to Australia2014-06-18

Sydney Airport is set to welcome low cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air to Sydney and Australia, with four weekly services to Manila from 9 September this year. The number of services will increase to five per week later this year to coincide with the peak holiday season.

»Russian Post and Transaero Airlines sign cooperation agreement2014-06-18

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise Russian Post (FSUE Russian Post) and Transaero Airlines have signed the Agreement on long-term strategic cooperation.

»New full-flight simulators with advanced certification ready to meet pilot deman2014-06-18

Boeing announced the placement of several new full-flight simulators that expand capabilities for pilot training globally, while bringing more training closer to where airlines operate.

»China Eastern Airlines to purchase 80 737s2014-06-17

China Eastern Airlines has committed to purchase 80 737s, including Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX airplanes. When finalized, the order will become China's largest-ever purchase by an airline for single-aisle airplanes, worth more than $8 billion at current list prices.

»Emirates Group Security wins TAPA air cargo security certification2014-06-17

Emirates Group Security has become the first aviation and airline security organisation in the region to be awarded with the TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association) Air Cargo Security Standard (TACSS) certifications for its cargo facilities, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Changi to pay out U$80 million for air hub growth and assistance2014-06-17

The Changi Airport Group (CAG) is launching a wide-ranging Growth and Assistance Incentive (GAIN) programme to be implemented this year, according to Shipping Gazette.

»American Airlines cargo up 6.4pc2014-06-17

The parent company of American Airlines Cargo and US Airways Cargo, the American Airlines Group, has reported positive combined traffic growth in May 2014 with an increase of 6.4 per cent in cargo tonne miles (CTMs) to 204.9 million compared to the same month last year.

»Frankfurt's Fraport air cargo up 6.9pc2014-06-17

Fraport Frankfurt Airport (FRA) handled in May 185,626 tonnes of air freight and mail, up 6.9 per cent on-year, while passenger numbers rose 3.7 per cent to a record 5.3 million passengers, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Air Cargo China trade show Daily News2014-06-16

Ensure your important company announcement reaches everyone at the sixth Air Cargo China exhibition and conference in Shanghai by contacting the Air Cargo Week team that is producing the one and only daily newspaper at the show.

»CIAL realises multiple benefits using Kale¡¯s Airport Cargo Management Solution-G2014-06-16

Kale¡¯s Airport Cargo Management Solution-GALAXY has gone fully live at Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL), India. With GALAXY implementation, CIAL has moved from its existing legacy system to a globally connected web-based cargo management system which is helping CIAL better serve its customers & communicate electronically with all its external stakeholders.

»Air cargo needs to manage capacity better2014-06-16

Airlines face a major overhaul of their cargo operations or risk the freighter plane becoming a thing of the past. They've already been reducing their freighter fleets, but more drastic changes to shorten transport times and regain ground lost to the shipping industry.

»UPS opens new hub at Taiwan airport2014-06-16

United Parcel Service (UPS) has relocated transpacific hub in Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport in line with plans to build an integrated air network across Asia, connecting Taiwan to markets in Asia, Europe and the US.

»Cathay cargo rises 13.9pc in May2014-06-16

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair posted a 13.9 per cent increase in cargo volume during the month of May to 138,448 tonnes year on year, said the company.

»IAG Cargo to fly to Montevideo and Santa Domingo2014-06-13

IAG Cargo is commencing service to Montevideo in Uruguay and Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic from September 1, and will build on the strength of its network in Latin America, which will grow to 16 destinations.

»Boeing, Japanese partners reach agreement on 777X supplier work2014-06-13

Boeing has reached an agreement with five key Japanese partners for significant work on the new 777X airplane.

»Continued growth in air traffic as passenger numbers increase in May2014-06-13

International traffic at the Oslo Airport increased by 3.7 % in May compared to May last year, while domestic traffic experienced a growth of 1.5 %.

»American Airlines Cargo expands network in Asia2014-06-13

American Airlines Cargo today begins cargo service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Hong Kong (HKG), the world's largest air cargo hub, and from Dallas/Fort Worth to Shanghai (PVG), the world's third largest air cargo airport. Service departing Hong Kong begins June 13, and service departing Shanghai begins June 12.