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Brussels Airport reopens following terrorist attack

Brussels Airport has restarted services following the terrorist attacks on 22 March in a reopening ceremony attended by government ministers.

ACI reveals top 20 cargo hubs for 2015

Most of the world’s top 20 airports saw at least small amounts of growth in 2015, with Hong Kong International

Delta upgrades Lima flights with 777-200s

Delta Air Lines has increased capacity to Peru by using a Boeing 777-200 on its Atlanta – Lima services. The

Finnair Cargo to start Fukuoka services

Finnair Cargo is to increase Japanese services with three flights a week to Fukuoka from 7 May. Fukuoka will be

Oman Air and SATS sign joint cargo handling venture

Oman Air and SATS have signed a joint venture for cargo handling at Muscat International Airport to commence operations during

Emirates to add fourth daily flight at Gatwick

Emirates is to serve London 10 times a day with a fourth daily flight to Gatwick Airport from 1 October.

Ryukyu Air Commuter’s first Q400 Cargo Combis unveiled

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Ryukyu Air Commuter have unveiled the first two Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft in a ceremony at Naha

AAPA: Asia Pacific plummets 12% in February

Airlines in Asia Pacific have seen cargo volumes plummet by 12.1 per cent in February due to weak global volumes

FedEx takeover of TNT appeal rejected in Brazil

The unconditional approval of FedEx’s acquisition of TNT Express has been upheld after the appeal lodged in Brazil was rejected.

Latin America’s fleet predicted to triple by 2035

Latin America’s fleet will triple in size by 2035 as Boeing predicts the region will need 3,050 new aircraft worth

Alpa tells logistics students they must learn English to get ahead

Logistics can be a stressful job but enjoyable for those who are prepared to put in the work, and English

Atlas Air transports equipment for Rolling Stones Havana concert

Atlas Air transported 97 tonnes of equipment to Havana for The Rolling Stones’ historic free concert in the Cuban capital.

Emirates SkyCargo SVP, Nabil Sultan joins TIACA board

Emirates SkyCargo’s senior vice president, Nabil Sultan has joined The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) board of directors. Sultan, who

UPS to double capacity in Ontario

UPS is to double capacity at Ontario International Airport with a new sorting facility and expanding an existing building to

American in for the long haul in Latin America

Despite regional instability and economic challenges, American Airlines’ managing director cargo sales Latin America, Carmen Taylor tells Air Cargo Week

Pegasus finalises order for five 737-800NGs

Pegasus Airlines has finalised an order for five Boeing 737-800 Next Generations, worth around $505 million. The airline, along with

Raya Airways takes delivery of 767-200F

Raya Airways has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-200 Freighter, its fourth Boeing aircraft, adding to its fleet of one

ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand.

IATA WCS: Dusseldorf awarded IATA CEIV certification

Düsseldorf Airport has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification. The airport’s

IATA WCS: WCS 2017 to be held in Abu Dhabi

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the 11th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held in Abu

IATA WCS: Amsterdam Schiphol aiming for CEIV certification

The logistics community at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a closed pharmaceutical chain programme to be International Air Transport Association

IATA WCS: CHEP and Cargolux renew contract

CHEP Aerospace Solutions and Cargolux have renewed their unit load device (ULD) management contract to run until 2020. The companies

SAS and CHEP renew ULD contract

SAS and CHEP Aerospace Solutions have renewed their unit load device (ULD) repair and management contract for another five years.

IATA WCS: Low oil prices a double edged sword

The fall in oil prices is a double edged sword for the industry, because though it encourages the use of

IATA WCS: Jettainer and DoKaSch sign ULD repair agreement

Jettainer and DoKaSch have signed an agreement to improve the processes for repairing unit load devices (ULD). The companies signed

United to use sustainable biofuel on scheduled services

United Airlines is to use sustainable biofuel on scheduled services, on Flight 708 between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The

Gatwick’s cargo falls again in February

Gatwick Airport has had another difficult month with cargo volumes falling by 12.2 per cent to 5,628 tonnes in February.

UPS True Cryo keeps its cool to -150C

UPS has launched its UPS Temperature True Cryo service in Europe, which can keep healthcare products frozen to -150C in

Miami hosts regulation and pharma seminars

Miami International Airport has hosted seminars to inform local shippers of regulation changes and familiarise them of pharmaceutical shipping requirements.

Frankfurt continues to fall in February

Frankfurt Airport has seen cargo volumes fall by 1.4 per cent in February to 159,721 tonnes, following a minor dip

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