Hactl celebrates B747-8F with customer IAG Cargo 2012-2-9Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) - the leading air cargo terminal operator at the world's No. 1 cargo airport - has joined customer IAG Cargo, through its brand British Airways World Cargo (BAWC), in celebrating the introduction of its brand new B747-8F freighters to its Hong Kong services.
Flying high: flydubai touches down in 50th destination in less than three years 2012-2-9flydubai, Dubai's pioneering low-cost airline, has cemented its position as the world's fastest growing start-up airline ever with the start of flights to its 50th destination in less than three years.
First pilots have joined the AviationCV.com Cadet Program 2012-2-9Since its launch just few months ago, the AviationCV.com Cadet Pilot Program has been receiving more and more attention.
Ground handler SATS 3Q profit falls 25.4% 2012-2-9Changi Airport ground handler Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) reported a more than 25 per cent drop in net profit due to rising costs, loss from the disposal of its UK-based food business, falling contribution from joint ventures and associates, and a weaker US dollar.
Boeing delivers first 747-8 and 777 Freighters to Korean Air 2012-2-8Boeing and Korean Air celebrated delivery of the airline's first 747-8 and 777 Freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world to operate both the 747-8 and 777 Freighters.
Atlanta passengers lead the world on smartphone and self-service adoption 2012-2-8Smartphone adoption among passengers at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, has jumped from 28% to 75% in the last 12 months, fueling one of the highest rates of self-service use at any airport in the world.
Air France to improve operations efficiency with Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems 2012-2-8Air France opted for the leading flight planning solution Lido/Flight from Lufthansa Systems to optimize its flight planning processes. Lido/Flight calculates optimal flight routes based on a number of different factors, which can lead to significant fuel savings.
Emirates inaugurates new customer contact centre in Dubai 2012-2-8Emirates has officially inaugurated its dedicated customer contact centre in the Outsource Zone Dubai today, following a visit to the facility by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates airline and Group.
Brazil gets a handsome $14b for three airports 2012-2-8Brazil took a major step toward modernising its airports on Monday by selling multi-year concessions worth US$14 billion to operate three of the busiest hubs, and secured a huge premium from local and international companies.
Global Air Cargo Advisory Group hits EU carbon tax 2012-2-7Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) is demanding industry and government support of the UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) commitment to establish a plan to regulate global airline emissions by the end of the year, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol shows modest cargo growth over 2010 2012-2-7Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ended 2011 with a growth of 0.8% in cargo handled, compared to 2010. The total of all cargo processed through Schiphol was 1,523,806 - retaining its third place among Europe's cargo airports, and its 13.9% market share among the top 10.
Emirates drives forward in Europe 2012-2-7Emirates is driving forward its operations in Europe by announcing a third daily flight to Milan from 1st June, taking to 49 the number of weekly flights offered to Italy.
AMI moves into new Heathrow home 2012-2-7The UK arm of Air Menzies International (AMI) - the world's largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler - has moved into a new London Heathrow hub facility at Polar Park, Bath Road, on the northern edge of the airport.
GOL Linhas Aereas opens air cargo terminal in Sao Paulo 2012-2-7Brazilian air carrier GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, has announced the opening of its new cargo terminal at San Paulo's Guarulhos airport.
Emirates adds fifth U.S. gateway with new service to Dallas/Fort Worth 2012-2-6Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, launched its new Dallas/Fort Worth service today. It is the fifth gateway for Emirates in the United States, and the fourth new route to join the airline's international network so far in 2012.
Chopin Airport cargo hits new record high 2012-2-6Chopin Airport handled over 43,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011, an increase of 6.8% on 2010 and the best result in the airport's history.
Dragonair offers paperless travel experience with launch of mobile boarding pass 2012-2-6Dragonair has launched a new mobile boarding pass service, available for all flights departing from Hong Kong, which offers passengers the opportunity to enjoy a completely paperless journey.
Estonian Air continues the positive progress 2012-2-6In January Estonian Air carried 42 657 passengers, which is 14.7% more than year ago. The punctuality of Estonian Air flights in January was 85.85%, giving Estonian Air the position among the most punctual airlines in the world.
Singapore Airlines 3Q profit down 53% 2012-2-6Singapore Airlines' third quarter net profit fell 53 percent from a year earlier as higher fuel prices hurt margins and the ongoing global economic downturn reduced demand.
GACAG calls on EU to suspend application of EU ETS 'tax' to aviation 2012-2-3The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) urged the EU to draw back from implementing the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for aviation.
