Swiss International flies Zurich-Singapore route 2013-5-22This new daily service, which is being operated with an Airbus A340-300, offers Swiss WorldCargo's customers significant airfreight capacity in both directions, according to Air Cargo World.
Coyne Airways CEO critical of proposed UK airport 2013-5-22A Thames Estuary airport would worsen the UK's economic dilemma as the country's competitiveness continues to be compromised by the lack of capacity at Heathrow, Coyne Airways' CEO said.
New European cargo airline launched 2013-5-22Aerospace One S.A., Greece will offer wide-body freighters for charter or ACMI lease. The fleet, which is already in operation, will use 747-200s and new 747-400 jumbo jets. There are also plans for further expansion.
GAC Taiwan wins China Airlines Air Freight Award 2013-5-22GAC Taiwan has received China Airlines' Air Freight Award in recognition of generating revenue of US$1 million with the airline during 2012, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Lufthansa Cargo signed agreement with IATA 2013-5-22Germany's Lufthansa Cargo has signed an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to rapidly enable electronic Air Waybills (eAWB), the company has announced.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo's growth projected to outpace industry forecast 2013-5-21Virgin Atlantic Cargo's results for the 2012-2013 financial year were on par with its best-ever figures in 2011-2012.
Etihad Airways acquires Abu Dhabi Cargo Company 2013-5-21In a move that will boost the carrier's ground-handling and freight operations, Etihad Airways has inked a deal to acquire three airport services companies at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Formerly part of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the three companies ¡ª Abu Dhabi Airport Services, Abu Dhabi In-Flight Catering, and Abu Dhabi Cargo Company ¡ª are being brought into the Etihad Airport Services fold.
Alaska Air Cargo delivers season¡¯s first salmon 2013-5-21Alaska Air Cargo delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Etihad agreement accelerates Abu Dhabi's cargo operations 2013-5-21Etihad Airways has finalized an agreement to acquire three airport services companies, accelerating the development of ground handling, cargo operations and in-flight catering services at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
SriLankan Airlines reports its record annual revenue 2013-5-21SriLankan Cargo, the cargo arm of SriLankan Airlines, has reported its record annual revenue of LKR12.8 billion (US$102 million), from cargo tonnage increase of 15 per cent to 101,000 tonnes.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo stands firm with £230 million revenues in 'challenging market' 2013-5-21Virgin Atlantic Cargo today reported revenues for the 2012/13 financial year of £230 million and thanked customers around the world for their support, which ensured the airline performed well in a global market that showed decline.
EU threatens to fine Chinese airlines 2013-5-21The European Union has named Air China as one of eight Chinese airlines that could face fines and total exclusion from Europe for failing to submit emissions data for EU carbon tax collection, reports the New York Times reports.
New initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency at Changi Airport 2013-5-21The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched two new initiatives - Passenger Self-Service Adoption Programme (PSAP) and Aviation Problem-Based Challenge (APC) - under the S$100 million (US$80.2 million) Aviation Development Fund (ADF), according to the Shipping Gazette.
Virgin Atlantic Cargo says it's good to be back in Mumbai 2013-5-20Virgin Atlantic Cargo says it is delighted with the support it has gained from freight forwarders in Mumbai after resuming the route in October last year after a three-year absence.
Ex-Im funding for first two 747-8 deliveries in 2013 2013-5-20Cargolux Airlines International S.A. took delivery of its second Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft for 2013. LX-VCH, 'City of Dudelange', which will land in Luxembourg on Thursday morning, is the eighth delivery for Cargolux of this new generation wide-body freighter since 2011.
Emirates' Airbus A380 to be launched to Brisbane and Auckland 2013-5-20Brisbane is set to become Emirates' third Australian destination to welcome the airline's flagship Airbus A380, with the announcement that Emirates will operate the A380 on the Dubai to Brisbane and Auckland route from 1 October 2013.
Flughafen M¨¹nchen GmbH (FMG) wins European Routes Award 2013 2013-5-20At a celebration in Budapest, with over 1,000 guests in attendance, Munich Airport was announced as the winner of this year's European Routes Award.
United Airlines to resume Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights 2013-5-20United Airlines has announced that it is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on domestic routes from Houston on May 20 and on international routes next month, starting with its Denver-Tokyo service on June 10, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Cathay-Dragonair cargo declines 0.6pc in April as downturn persists 2013-5-20Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, together with sister company Dragonair, carried 0.6 per cent less cargo and mail in April year on year achieving a throughput of 123,805 tonnes, according to the Shipping Gazette.
Lufthansa Cargo signs IATA e-AWB agreement 2013-5-17Lufthansa Cargo is pushing the e-AWB by signing an agreement with the International Air Transport Association enabling e-AWBs to be used more efficiently.
