2014 was another solid year for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol‘s cargo traffic, beating 2013 by 6.7 per cent. The final quarter of the year was once again its strongest, maintaining the classic last-quarter-peak pattern which was the norm before the 2008 global recession. Total tonnage in October-December 2014 was 422,112 – an increase of 3 per cent on the same period in 2013. Contributing to the strong showing, Europe was up 11.6 per cent, Latin America was up 7 per cent, … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo up 6.7% in 2014
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Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry The air cargo sector has been caught off-guard by a sudden announcement by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA), who on 29 December issued a notice that updates to Security Programs for all US and non US-based freighters flying within, into and out of the US, must be implemented by 16 February. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Revived Alitalia sees new focus on Asia
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan including Rome-Beijing, Rome-Seoul, Milan-Shanghai and additional Milan-Tokyo flights. The carrier also plans increased connectivity with Etihad Airways through Abu Dhabi, following the Middle East carrier’s acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in the beleaguered carrier. The revived Alitalia - which started operations with its new shareholder from 1 January … [Read more...] about Revived Alitalia sees new focus on Asia
Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its expansion programme in India with the launch of the seventh freighter destination in the country. Starting 3rd February, 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will commence freighter services to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The twice weekly A330 freighter service will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays with a stop in Mumbai before heading to Ahmedabad. Departure from Ahmedabad to Doha is scheduled on the same day. Qatar Airways Cargo will … [Read more...] about Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Lilian Chan takes new role at Hactl
Lilian Chan, executive director of Hactl – Hong Kong’s largest cargo handler – is taking up a new role as Global Ambassador for the company, commencing 1st February 2015. In her new position, Lilian – for many years the commercial head of Hactl – will dispense with all office-based duties and administration, to focus on maintaining and developing customer relationships on a global basis. She will continue to represent Hactl at key industry conferences and … [Read more...] about Lilian Chan takes new role at Hactl
Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Qatar Airways group chief executive, his excellency Akbar Al Baker, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and chief executive officer (left), and Michael Muller, member of the executive board and executive director of labour relations, FRAPORT (right) at the Frankfurt press conference. Global launch customer Qatar Airways’ inaugural A350 XWB flight was welcomed on 15 January 2015, at Frankfurt Airport. The first flight officially marked the start of the A350 XWB service between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt