Emirates has said it may delay shifting to Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport by up to 10 years. The carrier has confirmed that it is now looking to move to the new facility between 2022 and 2030, instead of between 2018 and 2020 as originally planned. Emirates has also said it will not move any of its cargo operations from Dubai International Airport (DIA) to Al Maktoum in June this year when a new 250,000 tonne-capacity facility is set to open. Emirates derives … [Read more...] about Emirates puts off shift to Al Maktoum Int’l
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February demand still strong: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that February 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand. Compared to February 2009, cargo demand grew 26.5 per cent while passenger demand was up 9.5 per cent. Iata noted that cargo traffic, which plunged much further than passenger demand and ultimately hit bottom in December 2008, has a further 3 per cent to recover in order to return to pre-crisis levels. “We are moving in the right … [Read more...] about February demand still strong: IATA
Transmile starts Singapore-East Malaysia service
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has won a new cargo customer with the start of Malaysian-based Transmile Air's six weekly scheduled cargo flights from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur via Kuching and Labuan in East Malaysia. Transmile Air said its new cargo route will facilitate trade flows between Singapore and East Malaysia, helping major shippers tap global export markets via Changi’s extensive air cargo network. K-Mile Air, an associate carrier of Transmile, commenced operations at Changi … [Read more...] about Transmile starts Singapore-East Malaysia service
Security training for pharma customers
DHL and American Airlines Cargo have started offering joint training to educate pharmaceutical customers on how best to comply with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). The training includes discussion on the required process for becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF). Facilities that volunteer to participate in the CCSP program will be able to tender cargo directly to a passenger air carrier or freight forwarder. … [Read more...] about Security training for pharma customers
Emirates puts B777F on Dusseldorf service
Emirates Sky Cargo now operates a weekly brand new B777F aircraft direct from Dubai to and from Dusseldorf. This flight replaces the B747F which was routed via Malpensa. Emirates has also up-sized one of two daily passenger flights from an A330-200 to a B777-ER, which provides an extra 7 tonnes of cargo per flight. Marcus Knauf, who has been with the airline for several years, has been appointed cargo manager for Dusseldorf. … [Read more...] about Emirates puts B777F on Dusseldorf service
WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) will handle some 18,000 tonnes of cargo a year for Air China at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after its agreement with the airline was extended to include new freighter flights. Air China has commenced a twice-weekly Boeing 747-200 all-cargo services from Paris to Shanghai and Beijing, which also offers connections to other major cities throughout China. The new freighter service arrives in Paris from Copenhagen on its way back to China. … [Read more...] about WFS to handle Air China cargo at Paris CDG