BIFA has received information from a number of members concerning, so called, payment demands from IATA sent by email. Even more worrying is that the e-mail suffices (domain name) appear to clone the genuine IATA suffix (@iata.org). Fortunately, BIFA has observed that there are still ‘tell-tale’ signs to look out for, for example poor spelling is common, which a recent sample received by a BIFA member demonstrated, as it was from ‘[email protected]’. There are many … [Read more...] about IATA scam is back again
Airports
Kuwaiti firm to build cargo airport in Iraq
Al Nasriyah Al Kuwaitiyah Co.has been awarded a 45-year contract to build and manage a new airport, NADA, in three phases in the Iraqi city of Al Diwaniyah, capital of the Al-QÄdisiyyah Governorate. The city is strategically located on the Baghdad Basra rail corridor and the initial intention for the airport is to act as a cargo hub, with growth as an international airport which will be capable of servicing the south and central regions of Iraq which has a domestic population currently in … [Read more...] about Kuwaiti firm to build cargo airport in Iraq
Record freight results from Dubai World Central
Freight volumes and passenger traffic at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached record levels in 2014, according to the fourth quarter and year-end traffic report released today by operator Dubai Airports. Freight volumes at DWC surged 262.5 per cent to 758,371 tonnes in 2014 compared to 209,209 tonnes in 2013, due to the completion of the shift of all freighter operators from DXB to DWC by May 2014. The airport registered … [Read more...] about Record freight results from Dubai World Central
Heathrow sees 3.3% cargo growth in January
Cargo at London Heathrow airport grew 3.3 per cent to 115,847 tonnes in January, compared with the same month in 2014. The January results included increases of 54.0 per cent to Mexico, 28.6 per cent to Brazil, 11.3 per cent to India and 11.2 per cent to Turkey. In the 12 months from February 2014 to January 2015, cargo was up 5.2 per cent to just over 1.5m tonnes. … [Read more...] about Heathrow sees 3.3% cargo growth in January
Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Revenue for operators in the air freight services industry in Australia has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 per cent over the past five years, and is now estimated to be to be worth US$3.3 billion, according to research firm IBISWorld. It says the industry has continued to recover from poor conditions, following the financial crisis, which rocked the global aviation industry and suppressed demand for freight services. In 2014-15, industry revenue is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent, aided by strong … [Read more...] about Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%
Revenue for operators in the air freight services industry in Australia has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 per cent over the past five years, and is now estimated to be to be worth US$3.3 billion, according to research firm IBISWorld. It says the industry has continued to recover from poor conditions, following the financial crisis, which rocked the global aviation industry and suppressed demand for freight services. In 2014-15, industry revenue is expected to grow by 2.8 per cent, aided by strong … [Read more...] about Australia’s air freight services industry grew 3.2%