Brussels Airport (BRU) saw freight volumes declining by 2.4 per cent in January 2016 compared with last year, as a result of the ongoing impact of the departure of Ethiopian Cargo, which did not obtain the necessary traffic rights for Belgium and ceased operations to the airport in the fourth quarter last year. The drop in cargo volume transported through Brussels Airport was attributed to the full-freight segment which dropped 11.5 per cent. The airport continues to struggle to recover from … [Read more...] about Brussels cargo still depressed over Ethiopian departure
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Finnair signs IT deal with Mercator
Finnair Cargo has signed an agreement with Mercator, leading provider of software and technology-led solutions to the global aviation industry, for its air cargo management solution, SkyChain. The solution is scheduled to be implemented by October 2016, six months ahead of the opening of Finnair's new cargo terminal in spring 2017. "We are very pleased to have Mercator as our partner in this important project. SkyChain will be an essential tool for us for years to come,” said Janne … [Read more...] about Finnair signs IT deal with Mercator
Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0 per cent growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, IATA said. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline that continued through most of 2015, until some improvements to … [Read more...] about Get used to “new normal” of cargo growth warns IATA
Get used to "new normal" of cargo growth warns IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0 per cent growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, IATA said. After a strong start, air freight volumes began a decline that continued through most of 2015, until some improvements to … [Read more...] about Get used to "new normal" of cargo growth warns IATA
Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes to the sky
The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France yesterday. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including further ground checks and test flights, before being prepared for delivery in the coming weeks. The all-new A350 XWB will form the backbone of Singapore Airlines’ future mid-size widebody fleet. Altogether the airline has ordered 67 A350-900s which will be operated on long range flights, as well as on selected … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines’ first A350 XWB takes to the sky
World’s newest all-cargo carrier, CargoLogicAir (CLA) takes off
The world’s newest all-cargo airline, UK-based CargoLogicAir (CLA) has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Headquartered at London’s Stansted Airport, CLA - backed by the Volga-Dnepr group - is an independent airline with its own executive and management team and fleet. CargoLogicAir aims to become a leader in the European air cargo market offering cargo services on scheduled and charter flights. The airline - which has taken delivery of its … [Read more...] about World’s newest all-cargo carrier, CargoLogicAir (CLA) takes off