»Israel's CAL Cargo Airlines buys new freighters2014-07-11

Israel's CAL Cargo Air Lines has signed an agreement to dry lease a B747-400F, to be deployed in September, with a second due to come into service two months later, along with purchase of a B747-400ERF.

»TIACA hears calls for air industry alliances2014-07-11

TIACA delegates have been saying at the association's professional development workshop that strategic alliances across the supply chain and time-definite deliveries would boost the air cargo industry.

»Korean Air wins debt relief with sale of Hanjin's oil2014-07-11

The KRW300 billion US$296.6 million) sale of Hanjin Shipping's dry bulk business to a private equity firm, and a KRW1.98 trillion gain from an oil refinery stake to Saudi Aramco, will come as a relief to its new parent company Korean Air.

»Boeing, Emirates finalize order for 150 777Xs2014-07-10

Boeing and Emirates Airline have finalized an order for 150 777Xs, valued at $56 billion at list prices. First announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the order by the world's largest 777 operator was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history.

»Amerijet opens air cargo hub at Rickenbacker2014-07-10

Amerijet International's new coast-to-coast freight service operation is about to take off at Rickenbacker International Airport. Rickenbacker is one of two key air cargo hubs for this new efficient and cost-effective service.

»Boeing, Air New Zealand celebrate first 787-9 Dreamliner delivery2014-07-10

Boeing celebrated the first 787-9 Dreamliner delivery with launch customer Air New Zealand. About 1,000 Boeing employees representing the 787 program joined Air New Zealand executives and guests at a unique celebration of this milestone event.

»Ministry told to clear cargo now at Chennai2014-07-10

India's Airport Authority (AAI) has been ordered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to clear cargo consignments on a 24/7 basis without any "restrictions" and with immediate effect at Chennai airport.

»Air China Cargo gets $324m shareholder injection2014-07-09

More than $320 million is being invested in Air China Cargo by its shareholders to make changes to its fleet, reduce its operating costs and develop its charter flight business with China Postal Airlines.

»May: is it a true market upturn?2014-07-09

May could be another month where an apparent bump in demand is not repeated for many weeks to come, like so many other months before it.

»TIACA workshop takes-off in Amsterdam2014-07-09

Real world business situations were the focus of the first professional development workshop held from 25 to 27 June near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) with delegates from airlines, forwarders, agents and handlers.

»Russia's UTair's 2013 profit rises to US$9.5 million2014-07-09

Russia's UTair Aviation has held a annual general meeting for shareholders that resulted in the approval of an accountability report and profit and loss statement for 2013.

»Korean Air introduces ninth A380, Incheon-Atlanta service2014-07-09

South Korea's flagship airline Korean Air has introduced the ninth A380 aircraft to its fleet and makes its first flight to Atlanta from Incheon this week, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Swissport intends to dispose its Ground Handling activities in France2014-07-08

Swissport France Holding SAS and Servisair SAS, both part of the Swissport Group, a provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, announce the intention to sell its ground handling activities in France to GH Team.

»Emirates Announces Double Daily A380 Service to Mauritius2014-07-08

Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will serve Mauritius with a double daily A380 service from 1st December this year.

»Royal Jordanian launches e-freight initiative for cargo bookings2014-07-08

Royal Jordanian airline has unveiled its new e-freight system that was developed in collaboration with CHAMP Cargosystems to serve the air cargo industry and enable cargo agents to book cargo and create airway bills, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Hong Kong's Hactl gains EU regulated agents (RA3) accreditation2014-07-08

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has been awarded the European Union's RA3 accreditation, spearheading aviation security standards in the thriving city.

»Hong Kong's Hactl gains EU regulated agents (RA3) accreditation2014-07-08

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has been awarded the European Union's RA3 accreditation, spearheading aviation security standards in the thriving city.

»Hong Kong's Hactl gains EU regulated agents (RA3) accreditation2014-07-08

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has been awarded the European Union's RA3 accreditation, spearheading aviation security standards in the thriving city.

»Volga-Dnepr delivers 80 tons of oil and gas equipment to Cape Town2014-07-07

An-124-100 and IL-76TD-90VD freighters from Volga-Dnepr Airlines¡¯ fleet were called into action to deliver more than 80 tons of oil and gas equipment to Cape Town in South Africa.

»Beijing bails out Air China Cargo to tune of US$320 million2014-07-07

I§ä a bid to improve the performance of its main cargo business and cut operating costs, loss-making Air China Cargo (ACC) is being awarded a CNY2 billion (US$320 million) bailout from shareholders Cathay Pacific, Air China and Fine Star.