May 2016

China Southern, Air China and SIA see cargo return to growth in March

There was a slight improvement in the fortunes of some of Asia’s largest cargo carriers in March as three airlines…

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Freighter conversion frenzy continues with Automatic order

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has signed a contract with US and European leasing company Automatic for two 11-pallet-position B737-400SF freighter…

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New freight director for Air Partner

Aviation services group Air Partner has appointed Mike Hill as director of freight for the group. He joined the company…

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Transport committee backs Heathrow expansion and urges UK government to avoid further delays

The UK transport committee has backed the expansion of Heathrow airport and warned that any further delays in making a…

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Berlin’s new airport nightmare refuses to go away

In the latest twist in the saga of Berlin’s new airport, prosecutors are investigating reports that an engineer working on…

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Revenue and ton-miles on the slide at US carriers

Cargo revenue at United Airlines was sharply down in the first quarter of 2016 compared with the same period last…

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CEVA profits stay strong despite soft market

Logistics firm CEVA says it maintained profitability in the first quarter of 2016 despite “market headwinds” that continue to affect…

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Qantas to fly six-strong postal freighter fleet

Qantas Freight has revamped its domestic Australia Post network by dedicating five of its ten-strong freighter fleet to the service…

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China green light for FedEx-TNT deal

FedEx Corporation and TNT Express have said that they have obtained the unconditional approval of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)…

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Lufthansa’s cargo division records first quarter ebit loss

Lufthansa’s cargo business returned to the red during the first quarter of the year as overcapacity and weak demand took…

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