October 2012

From Russia with Lift

AT A TIME when some in this mercurial business are sounding the death knell for the lifecycle of traditional all-cargo…

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Qantas backs Australian ‘Asian ties’ policy

QANTAS Group has welcomed the recent publication of a government document designed to tap into growth opportunities in Asia. The…

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Cargo Champion – Ton Smulders

TON Smulders thinks of himself as the silver fox of air cargo. An old head in a new industry Smulders…

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Airline CFOs ‘confident’ about 2013

AIRLINE business confidence rose in October 2012, according to IATA’s quarterly survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) and cargo heads….

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Saudia boosts Shanghai route

SAUDIA Cargo has increased its freighter capacity on an existing service connecting Shanghai (China) to Europe, Africa and the Middle…

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Synergy Group nears TAP Portugal acquisition

THE Portuguese government has chosen Synergy Aerospace, a Brazilian aviation conglomerate, as the sole bidder in the privatisation of state-owned…

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Chinese firm buys into French carrier

AN EXPANDING Chinese transport company has acquired a ground-breaking shareholding in a French airline. Hainan Airlines (HNA) has purchased nearly…

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New Quito airport welcomes Martinair freighter

WITH 11 freighters a week from Quito to Amsterdam, Martinair is now claiming to be the market leader in the…

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Air Logistics grows African presence

GSSA Air Logistics Group has declared its continental ambitions by making a decisive move into South Africa. Bosses say it…

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Airfreight ‘facing another tough year’

AIRFREIGHT in 2013 will show aggregate gains for the year of no more than two per cent, according to a…

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Demand drives Qatar’s new routes

QATAR Airways Cargo’s (QRC) global expansion plan is gathering momentum with the launch of more routes and capacity upgrades in the Middle East….

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Hactl savours ‘strong’ Q3

STAKEHOLDERS in Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) have something to smile at after the company revealed cargo volumes…

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Gulf Air embraces the e-AWB

BAHRAIN’s national carrier Gulf Air (GF) is forging ahead with its e-freight drive with the launch of an electronic Air Way…

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Price-fixing two more settle

Korean Air Lines and Emirates have both admitted to price fixing in New Zealand. The pair received discounts for their…

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Air cargo Iron Maiden boost

AIR cargo in South Wales (UK) looks set to rock thanks to the help of Iron Maiden’s front man. Best…

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Saudia Cargo growth spurt

BOSSES at Saudia Cargo have hailed a record increase in tonnage and volume. While acknowledging tough conditions and a decline…

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Air France KLM freight slips

Despite posting a rise in group revenues Air France KLM have reported a first half fall in cargo. Traffic figures at…

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Etihad doubles Virgin stake

BOSSES at Etihad have been given the all clear to double their share of Virgin Australia Holdings. Etihad already holds…

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North America and Middle East freight gains

TONY Tyler was once again left squinting for those green shoots as IATA released its global air cargo figures. However,…

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Manufacturing boost to US

CEVA boss says manufacturing demand lies behind improved US air cargo figures. Rubin McDougal chief freight officer at logistics firm…

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