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Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS sign signed for handling teaming

Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic and SATS have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cargo handling and information services, and form

UK government asked to step into Manston CPO

The UK government's Department for Transport (DfT) is to review the issue of the Manston Airport site compulsory purchase after

Accra crash investigation

Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has started its investigation into the Ethiopian Airline's Boeing 737-400 Freighter crash, which took place

Freighter orders and deliveries are still scant

Airbus did not sell one of its Airbus A330-200 Freighter products in 2014, but delivered one aircraft, while Boeing delivered

Growth surged in 2014 vs 2013

Last year could have seen overall growth of 4.5 per cent, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general

Freight Transport Association appoints CEO

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed David Wells as chief executive officer (CEO).

Dubai combi flights up for AF-KLM

Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo is increasing the number of Boeing 747-400 Combi flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to

2014 was lacklustre year for Europeans

Freight traffic in Europe is expected to have risen by two per cent in 2014, half the level of passenger

$1.2bn Qatar order kicks off BoeingÂ’s 2015

Qatar Airways has confirmed its $1.2 billion order for four Boeing 777 Freighters, while the US aircraft manufacturer annouces it

Manston Airport may start new chapter next week

Manston Airport may yet be revived after the 13 January Thanet District Council scrutiny panel review of the council's cabinet

ANA Aviation Services rebrands with 30 year anniversary

General sales and service agent (GSSA) ANA Aviation Services' corporate group has rebranded in time for its 30 year anniversary.

Oman Air appoints GSSA Air Cargo Logistics for France

Oman Air has appointed Air Cargo Logistics as its general sales and service agent (GSSA) for France.

Cologne Bonn Airport still below predictions despite rise

Cologne Bonn Airport's volumes are still below the 760,000 tonne prediction the airport made two years ago, with 2014 only

Flights at Lagos Airport are suspended due to congestion

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced on 19 December that all Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport cargo flights

Air Charter Service promotes US West Coast operations manager

Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), has promoted Thomas Howe to president of its US West coast operation.

Cathay Pacific Cargo signs up to DoKaSch Opticooler containers

Cathay Pacific Cargo is to rent RKN and RAP Opticooler containers from DoKaSch Temperature Solutions.

AirBridgeCargo Airlines does Boeing Shanghai deal for Boeing 737-400 conversion

Volga Dnepr Group's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is to have a Boeing 737-400 converted by conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) following

IATA: Airfreight trends are troubling

Air cargo is cheaper than in 2010, carriers could benefit from falling oil prices, but there are long term trends

IATA: US and Asia Pacific lead revival of 5.4%

Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) in October have seen a year-on-year rise of 5.4 per cent because of improving economic conditions

Weak LatAm hits LATAM

LATAM AIRLINES has seen year-on-year cargo volumes decline in November by 2.5 per cent to 394 million revenue tonne kilometres

Hong Kong International sees year high in November

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 421,000 tonnes of cargo in November, its highest monthly volume this year, with most

IATA: Oil to aid profit, weak margins to remain

Airlines are expected to make a net profit globally of $25 billion in 2015, helped by declining oil prices, but

WFS signs Singapore Airlines and ATA Italia agreements

Cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has consolidated its UK operations after winning a three-year contract to provide handling services

Lufthansa-ANA Joint venture begins with 2 December Haneda-Heathrow flight

Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have operated their first flights as part of the airlines "joint sales of

World Air Cargo Awards 2015 arrive in May

Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards will be taking place at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel on the evening of

Evans departs Swiss to promote change

Swiss International Air Lines' chief cargo officer, Oliver Evans, is to step down at the end of September 2015, after

Pilots accept France-only Transavia expansion

Air France-KLM's plan to develop low-cost affiliate Transavia's domestic operation has cleared its last major hurdle after the flag carrier's

Volumes return to healthier 2010 levels

Airfreight is now at levels not seen since the 2010 post-recession bounce-back, but is facing strong competition from other types

Conflict warning progress

Cetralised coordinated information sharing on the risk to civil aviation from conflicts is set to be put forward to the

Losses continue to haunt Malaysia Airlines in third quarter

Malaysia Airlines has made a third quarter loss of 575.6 million ringgits ($167.5 million), bringing its total losses for the

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