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Air Atlanta Icelandic performing well despite market challenges

Business has turned out fairly well at aircraft lessor Air Atlanta Icelandic, according to chief executive officer, Hannes Hilmarsson (pictured).

JOTA looking at introducing 146QT freighters

London Southend Airport based JOTA Aviation is reportedly exploring the marketplace and looking at possibly introducing BAe 146QT freighters into

Airports Authority of India plans subsidiary to handle cargo

Air cargo handling is set to become more efficient in India according to local media reports – as the Airports

CBI president to urge runway expansion to be top priority

Chief of the UK’s largest business group will tomorrow call on the Government to deliver “strong, calm and decisive leadership”

SmartKargo to power Volaris cargo operations

SmartKargo has taken over the power of cargo operations of Mexico City-based Volaris Airlines, Mexico’s second largest airline. Volaris runs

New airfreight service from Bangkok to Phnom Penh

K Mile Air has launched an airfreight service between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, according to the online edition of The

FedEx tops the pile in IATA WATS yearbook

FedEx maintained its position in 2015 as the top cargo airline by total freight tonnes carried on scheduled services, according

WIN launches new mobile app for independent forwarders

Worldwide Information Network (WIN) has launched a new mobile application platform, which it says will give independent forwarders a “mobile

Volumes rise of 4.7% in May at Dubai International

Dubai International Airport has seen freight volumes continue to grow steadily in May reaching 226,916 tonnes compared to 216,712 tonnes

Pharma focus for Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is increasing its investment in temperature-controlled services after more than doubling its share of the pharmaceutical market

Etihad Cargo targets more luxury car shipments

Etihad Cargo has launched a new service for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the summer

IJS Global GEFCO obtains wholesaler dealer distribution at Heathrow

IJS Global GEFCO UK has been granted a Wholesale Dealer Authorisation (WDA) by UK regulatory body, the Medicines & Healthcare

Bijaoui leaves WFS, Nassberg takes the helm

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced today that president and chief executive officer (CEO), Olivier Bijaoui has left the company,

Kuwait Airways launches Shannon transit service

Shannon Airport welcomed Kuwait Airways on 24 June – a new transit service on its Kuwait to New York John

WorldACD: May another disappointing month

May was another “disappointment” and volumes grew year-on-year (YoY) by 0.5 per cent, according to a latest report by industry

Cargolux adds Ashgabat in Turkmenistan to its network

Cargolux Airlines has expanded its freighter route network by adding Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. The once-weekly service complements Cargolux’s existing flights

Decision on UK runway expansion to be put on hold

The UK government is to defer a decision on airport expansion at Heathrow Airport until the new Conservative Party leader

IAG Cargo enhances Shanghai bellyhold service

IAG Cargo has started its new Madrid to Shanghai service through Iberia – making it one of the only carriers

Asia and China in particular key focuses for Munich

China and Asia as a whole remain the most vital trade lanes for Munich Airport for both bellyhold and freighter-only

IT upgrades for SkyTeam Cargo

SkyTeam Cargo is working on improving its IT systems for alliance members, vice president cargo alliance, Eric Hartmann tells Air

The last region of air cargo opportunity is rising

Africa is the last frontier of opportunity for aviation and the air cargo market, relatively untapped and waiting to develop

Virgin awards GSA contract to VN Cargo in Nigeria

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed VN Cargo Connect as its new general sales agency (GSA) partner in Lagos, Nigeria. The

Lufthansa Cargo and ANA extend joint venture

Lufthansa Cargo and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will extend their cooperation on 12 July – which they say will provide

Celebi takes on new carrier handling contracts

Ground handler Celebi has won new contracts and has started handling cargo for a range of different carriers. Celebi Hungary

Rhenus opens in Dubai and sets up UAE operation

The Rhenus Group has set up its own country organisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has opened its

Network Cargo Management appointed GSA for TAAG Angola

Network Cargo Management has been appointed as the general sales agent (GSA) for TAAG Angola Airlines in the USA, Canada

Brexit: IATA warns of negative long-term freight impact

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released preliminary analysis of the financial and economic impact of the UK leaving

Brexit: FTA says UK EU negotiations must ensure the goods keep moving

After the historic decision that the UK voted today to leave the European Union (EU) – the Freight Transport Association

Kuala Lumpur service booming for IAG Cargo

A year since IAG Cargo’s Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route launch on a British Airways bellyhold service – IAG says

Jan de Rijk the right feeder service for China Eastern

Jan de Rijk Logistics has expanded its European cooperation with China Eastern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has granted a road

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