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American Airlines’ parent, AMR files for bankruptcy
American Airlines’ parent, AMR, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, marking the last of the major US legacy carriers to avail itself of bankruptcy protection as it moves to slash its cost structure in the face of intense industry competition.
FEATURED | 01 December 2011
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Air freight continues decline, down 4.7% in Oct
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global traffic figures for October showing cargo demand down 4.7 per cent below the same month in 2010 .
FEATURED | 01 December 2011
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Emirates SkyCargo upgrades Ghana service to maindeck
Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new service on the burgeoning Middle East-Africa trade with a B747-400F operating weekly between Dubai and Ghana.
FEATURED | 25 November 2011
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Airbus, ST Aero in talks on A330 P2F conversions
Airbus and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aero) are in discussions over a deal for conversion of A330 widebody passenger aircraft into freighters.
FEATURED | 18 November 2011
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Massive B737 order for Indonesia’s Lion Air
Indonesian carrier Lion Air has announced an order for 201 B737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation B737-900 ERs.
FEATURED | 18 November 2011
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Cathay tops out terminal, unveils B747-8F in special livery
Cathay Pacific Airways has marked the completion of the first phase of construction of its new Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal at Hong Kong International Airport and unveiled its new freighter in special livery..
FEATURED | 17 November 2011
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Dnata earmarks US$70 million for global expansion
Dnata, the ground handling arm of the Emirates Group, has announced an investment of Dh250 million (US$70 million) to support its global expansion.
FEATURED | 14 November 2011
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Cathay’s October cargo drops 17.5%
Combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2011 show a continuation of declining cargo and mail tonnage, year-on-year.
FEATURED | 14 November 2011
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Record setting 50 B777ER order for Emirates
Emirates Airline has once again demonstrated its clear intent to be a major force in commercial aviation with an announcement that it has placed a US$18 billion order for 50 B777-300ERs plus options for an additional 20.
FEATURED | 14 November 2011
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China revises cargo forecast downwards
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has cut its official air traffic forecast for 2011 as international passenger and cargo volumes weaken along side the deteriorating global economic conditions.
FEATURED | 07 November 2011
