United Cargo has begun accepting the Envirotainer RAP e2 temperature-controlled container. United can now transport the entire suite of Envirotainer’s…
April 28, 2016
Etihad confirms another year of rapid growth
28 / 04 / 2016
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has confirmed that it made a net profit of $103m on revenue of $9.02bn over the…
IATA’s latest survey suggests lack of confidence in cargo future
28 / 04 / 2016
The latest Airline Business Confidence Index produced by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was made public this month (April),…
UPS enjoys successful first quarter, but airfreight market challenging
28 / 04 / 2016
UPS has revealed what it describes as record first quarter results. Total revenue over the three-month period reached $14.4 billion,…
China Eastern Airlines confirms B787-9 order
28 / 04 / 2016
Shanghai-headquartered China Eastern Airlines has confirmed an order for 15 Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliners’. The order is said by manufacturer Boeing…
Keeping cool in the Antarctic
28 / 04 / 2016
Russian freighter operator Volga-Dnepr Airlines flew more than 190 tonnes of freight to Antarctica during its first-ever season of cargo…
Brussels continues recovery process
28 / 04 / 2016
On May 2, Brussels Airport will introduce a new flight schedule. According to a statement from the gateway, “the number…
Air Partner reveals strong performance
28 / 04 / 2016
Air Partner, the global aviation services group that is best known for its long-standing air charter broker business, has reported…
Lufthansa Group result one of the best ever despite tough challenges
28 / 04 / 2016
Looking back at its 2015 performance during its annual general meeting (AGM), the Lufthansa Group said that the adjusted earnings…
Accusations fly as Atlas Air pilots’ union requests mediation
28 / 04 / 2016
A dispute involving 1,300 pilots flying for DHL-contracted airlines Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo in the US looks set…
Batmobile flies between continents, with Turkish Airlines’ help
28 / 04 / 2016
The Batmobile has made its first ever journey between two continents, thanks to Turkish Airlines. The car that will be…
Drewry index gives some cause for rejoicing
28 / 04 / 2016
Drewry’s East-West Airfreight Price Index rose by 0.3 points in March compared with February to a reading of 79.5. The…
AEI bags new freighter conversion orders
28 / 04 / 2016
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has signed a contract with Vallair to provide the company with four 11 pallet position Boeing 737-400SF…
Delta renews Atlanta lease agreement
28 / 04 / 2016
Kasim Reed, mayor of the City of Atlanta, and Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, have inked a 20-year…
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