Dubai international airport started the new year in fine form with cargo volumes continuing their strong upward trend with the fourth consecutive month of double-digit increases, surging 31.5 per cent. Dubai Airports Cargo handled 171,453 tonnes of freight in January 2010 compared to 130,375 tonnes during the same month in 2009. "Dubai is on the leading edge of a rebound in global air traffic," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. … [Read more...] about Dubai: 4th month of double digit cargo growth
Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
Dubai is on track to open its second and the world's largest airport — the Al Maktoum International — on 27 June this year, according to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. The airport will open with the launch of freighter operations which will be followed by passenger operations at a later stage. The new airport is part of the US$33 billion Dubai World Central (DWC) development in Jebel Ali. … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
New UPS distribution centre in Calgary
UPS has announced the opening of its new $30 million distribution centre at the Calgary International Airport (YYC), to provide businesses with direct access to the US and international markets. The facility will be central to the continued growth of Alberta's economy, allowing local businesses to tap into global growth markets such as China, India and Mexico, UPS said. "The rise of middle classes in China and India offers great potential to businesses in the Calgary area," said Mike Tierney, … [Read more...] about New UPS distribution centre in Calgary
China Southern may get US$220 million injection
China Southern Airlines may receive a US$220 million cash injection from the government, reported. Trading of the company's stock was halted in Hong Kong and Shanghai from today for no more than ten days while the airlines determined how to use the funds. According to a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the funds would be allocated by the Ministry of Finance and used to "support the development of the airline's core business." China Southern and parent China Southern Air Holding are … [Read more...] about China Southern may get US$220 million injection
Kingfisher to join Oneworld alliance
India's Kingfisher Airlines, is set to join Oneworld with British Airways supporting Kingfisher through its alliance implementation programme, as its sponsor. Kingfisher is expected to start flying as part of Oneworld during 2011. … [Read more...] about Kingfisher to join Oneworld alliance
Turkey/Australia direct flights now possible
Direct flights between Turkey and Australia are now possible following the signing of the first-ever air services agreement between our two countries. Under the new arrangements Australian and Turkish airlines can immediately begin operating up to five direct flights per week. Up until now, Australians wanting to visit Turkey or send freight there had to travel via a third country such as Singapore. The agreement also allows the carriers of both countries to enter into code-share arrangements … [Read more...] about Turkey/Australia direct flights now possible
