November 2015

Air cargo industry holds its breath over climate change funding

The air cargo industry and its customers will be holding their breath over the next few weeks as they wait…

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Russia bans charter flights to Turkey

Russia has banned charter flights to Turkey as part of a range of sanctions in response to last week’s downing…

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My opinion

Bernd Struck, Dnata senior vice president cargo UAE Asked whether the ground handler had plans for further acquisitions “We are…

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ACS expands Frankfurt office

After “significant growth” in 2015, UK broker Air Charter Service is expanding its German operation into new premises in Frankfurt. Caroline…

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Cargolux union makes last minute plea ahead of crunch talks

One of Cargolux’s pilot union has issued a final plea to the airline’s management ahead of today’s crunch talks over…

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Australia passes known consignor rules

Australia’s Parliament has passed amendments to existing regulations in order to meet US air cargo security requirements for US-bound exports…

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ACS appoints Werf in Frankfurt

Air Charter Service (ACS) has promoted Caroline Werf to managing director of its Frankfurt operation ahead of its move to…

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Norwegian Cargo signs airmail agreement with Royal Mail

Norwegian Cargo, the freight arm of low-cost airline Norwegian, has signed a two year framework agreement with Royal Mail’s Gatwick…

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Big changes for small airports when new EU customs code goes live

The European Union’s new Uniform Customs Code (UCC) will usher in big changes for ports and airports — mostly smaller ones — that…

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Free to download freighters directory wallchart

A free copy of Air Cargo News’ exclusive 2016 Freighter Fleet Directory is available to download. The editorial team worked…

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Steppin’ out for charity

A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter is flying around the world with the footprints of 24 children on its fuselage as a…

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Jettainer completes partner certification programme

Jettainer has completed the certification of its outsourced ULD partners around the globe, a measure it hopes will reassure customers…

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Cargolux pilot unions “not optimistic” about talks

Ahead of Monday’s crunch talks to avoid further strike action, Cargolux’s pilot union representatives remain unimpressed by an airline management…

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Cargolux to create 100 additional pilot jobs in Luxembourg

Cargolux is to create 100 additional pilot jobs in Luxembourg and has announced a fleet upgrade that will replace two…

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E-AWB growth slows in October

Growth in the use of electronic air waybills (e-AWB) slowed in October making any hopes of hitting IATA useage targets…

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Eddie McMullen: ‘A true character and a great aviation man’

Eddie McMullen, the founder of animal transport specialist Intradco, has passed away, aged 66. Chapman Freeborn, which acquired Intradco in early…

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Air Partner and Air Cargo Integrators launch new partnership

Air Partner’s freight division and UAE-based Air Cargo Integrators (ACI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop both…

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Asia Pacific airlines report demand weakness

Airlines based in the Asia Pacific region saw demand decline in October as weaker activity in major economies continued to…

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CargoLogicAir goes live with website as footage emerges of aircraft

Video footage has emerged of an aircraft in the livery of rumoured new UK cargo airline CargoLogicAir, while a website…

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Aussie rules OK for FedEx takeover of TNT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose FedEx’s proposed $4.8bn acquisition of TNT Express. ACCC chairman Rod…

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