December 2012

IAG Cargo launches brand

THE formal unveiling of IAG Cargo is more than a brand repackaging. BA World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, which make…

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Extra checks for 747-8F likely

A TECHNICAL fault which forced a Boeing Dreamliner into land could trigger more inspection headaches for freighter operators.  United flight 1146 from…

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Airfreight drives IAG widebody link

FREIGHT demand triggered the decision to launch IAG Cargo’s London-Madrid widebody route – according to bosses. The positive news came as part of an…

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Airfreight calculates Sandy losses

HURRICANE Sandy cost the airfreight industry US$19m according to IATA. Tony Tyler IATA director and chief executive added said the storm swept in on…

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UK hub gets government OK

MANCHESTER Airports Group (MAG) has received the green light for the development of a US$158m World Logistics Hub in the southern…

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Swissport senior reshuffle

TOP aviation services group Swissport International has merged key roles in a senior reshuffle. With effect from 1st January, Joe…

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Argentina air cargo expansion

CHAPMAN Freeborn has launched its second office in South America off the back of growing trade. The global aircraft charter…

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African aviation safety questioned

IN an incident sadly reminiscent of an air cargo crash earlier this year another African freighter has left a runway…

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