December 2011

Turkish Cargo expands in Asia-Pacific

TURKISH Cargo is extending its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region after opening new headquarters and appointing a new general sales…

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Nigeria could face cargo cold shoulder

THE European Civil Aviation Commission (ECAG) has warned Nigeria that cargo originating from the country will be banned in Europe…

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Etihad orders two freighters

MIDDLE Eastern major Etihad Airways has ordered two 777 freighters as part of a 12-aircraft deal with manufacturer Boeing. The…

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Schenker challenges NZ Court

GERMAN freight forwarder DB Schenker has demanded to see court papers, as it moves to challenge its New Zealand cargo…

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UPS crash pilot ‘lost control’

A NEW report investigating the cause of the UPS freighter crash in Dubai (UAE) last year has suggested the pilot…

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Panalpina picks three regional CEOs

FREIGHT forwarder the Panalpina Group has appointed three regional chief executive officers (RCEOs) to ensure tighter management of growing markets….

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Dublin to Dubai fills Emirates’ belly

STARTING next year Emirates will launch a daily Dublin (Ireland) to Dubai (UAE) service carrying 15 tonnes of belly-hold cargo….

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Liège sees little cargo growth

LIÈGE Airport (Belgium) recorded 59,091 metric tonnes of freight in November, a 1.12 per cent increase over November 2010. From…

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US to jail Ogerimann and Van de Weg

ULRICH Ogiermann (near right), former chief executive officer and now special advisor to Cargolux, and Robert Van de Weg (far…

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Pharma boom boosts airfreight forecast

PHARMACEUTICAL logistics growth will average 7.6 per cent in the coming years, creating more opportunities for freighter operators. The sector…

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FedEx’s 30-freighter order

FEDEX is planning to purchase 30 Boeing wide-body freighters to replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft, sources have revealed. The order,…

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Bahrain destroys ‘explosive’ package

SECURITY forces were on high alert yesterday after it was reported that a package containing explosives was discovered and destroyed…

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Drunk Babbitt resigns

THE US’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Randy Babbitt has resigned from his position following an arrest for driving while…

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Rockford’s lucky Nippon 13

BY the end of December Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will operate 13 flights through Chicago-Rockford Airport (US), following the start…

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MAS could quit cargo scene

MALAYSIAN Airline System (MAS) could sell its cargo business as it looks to recuperate major losses. The airline’s cargo, ground…

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GACAG pushes pilot programmes

THE Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) has urged the air cargo industry and national regulatory authorities to continue working…

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North America’s 500 freighter orders

THE US and Canada will require 414 new freighters in the next 20 years, the Airbus Global Market Forecast has…

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Recession lingers over LAX

OCTOBER 2011 volumes at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are worse than those during October 2008 when the recession hit….

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Qantas’ Sydney savings shift

SYDNEY Airport (Australia) plans to move Qantas, Jetstar and the group’s international alliance partners, including British Airways, under one roof…

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SIA Cargo’s slide

A SINGAPORE Airlines Cargo freighter skidded off the runway at Changi Airport (Singapore) on 3 December, forcing other aircraft to…

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