Hong Kong International Airport has seen the seventh consecutive month of positive growth in air cargo tonnage — up 38 per cent year-on-year — to 354,000 tonnes in April. The strong cargo growth was mainly attributed to the continued recovery in the airport’s key export markets, in particular North America and Europe. Exports recorded an increase of 57 per cent, while imports showed year-on-year growth of 30 per cent, and transshipment 10 per cent. Air-traffic … [Read more...] about HK sees 7th month of cargo traffic growth
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Cargo up in April at BAA airports despite ash closure
The British Airports Authority says that despite the disruption from Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud which closed UK airspace for several days, cargo tonnage in April was up 6.2 per cent on last year reflecting what it said is the underlying strength of the air cargo business. … [Read more...] about Cargo up in April at BAA airports despite ash closure
New UK government kills third Heathrow runway
The UK’s new coalition government indicated last week that it will cancel plans for a third runway at London Heathrow and refuse additional runways at Gatwick and Stansted, stating that it is committed “to implement a full programme of measures to fulfill our joint ambitions for a low carbon and eco-friendly economy.†The resolution was listed in the document setting out the accord between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats on a number of issues. The joint policy … [Read more...] about New UK government kills third Heathrow runway
Swire, Cathay sell stakes in HACTL
Swire Pacific Limited and its Cathay Pacific Airways subsidiary have announced an agreement to sell their entire interests, 19.998 and 10 per cent respectively, in Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) and HACTL Investment Holdings Limited (HIHL). The interests in HACTL and HIHL are being purchased by existing HACTL and HIHL shareholders, namely Jardine Matheson & Co., Limited, The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, Mosgen Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited), … [Read more...] about Swire, Cathay sell stakes in HACTL
Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies
In a move mirroring steps already well underway in the US, the Canadian government has announced a C$96 million (US$88.8 million) plan aimed at improving the security of Canadian air cargo, citing the potential for terrorist attacks within the commercial cargo system. The new measures, to be phased in over five years, include additional screening technologies and more stringent security checks for companies that screen cargo. While all cargo will be subject to the new measures, screening methods … [Read more...] about Canada to screen cargo in passenger bellies
Dubai Int’l grows April cargo, pax despite ash
The volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights around the world for six days last month had a minimal impact on growth at Dubai International as April cargo and passenger numbers rose 19.6 and 13.9 per cent respectively, year-on-year. The airport handled 178,357 tonnes of cargo in April and 3.9 million passengers. … [Read more...] about Dubai Int’l grows April cargo, pax despite ash