After a weak start to 2016, the air cargo industry ended the year on a very positive note. This rang true for Etihad Cargo as well, who experienced freight growth at the end of the year, recording their busiest month in October, surpassing a recorded previous best by uplifting 501 tonnes more cargo. The freight division mainly attributed the result to growth in perishables traffic from Africa, US inbound and outbound traffic and volumes from Europe to Asia Pacific. Etihad cargo, the fastest … [Read more...] about Setting high Standards from Within
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Turkish Cargo maintains a steady trajectory in Asia
Fostering meaningful partnerships and growth have been at the top of the list for Turkish Cargo in recent years. “Th ere is no doubt we have to thank the wide range network support by Turkish airlines for our growth. Asia Pacifi c is the key manufacturing plant in the world, with our strategically located hub in Istanbul – Turkey, we are able to reach many destinations within just four hours fl ight time.” chief cargo offi cer Mr Tuhan Ozen told Payload Asia, when talking about Turkish … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo maintains a steady trajectory in Asia
Ethiopian Airlines on track to achieve Vision 2025
Tewolde GebreMariam is running the largest and most profitable airline in Africa. This fact alone is a testament to his focus and capability. After talking to him, I am convinced thatunder his leadership, he has already laid a solid foundation on which to exceed the objectives of Vision 2025, a 15-year strategic plan to transform Ethiopian Airlines. Tewolde also wears many other hats. He is on the board of many of the major Ethiopian state-owned enterprises; leads Pan-African aviation … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines on track to achieve Vision 2025
The people’s CEO
Luqman is a man on a mission. From Kuala Lumpur where he is based, he flies into Singapore for a full day of intense meetings, and then he has to leave for the airport where he has to catch a flight back. It is on the way back to Changi Airport, in a car no less, which I managed to catch hold of Luqman for an interview. To me, Luqman has the common touch and a clear vision of what he wants to achieve for MAB Kargo. And this is a lethal combination that will surely help him galvanize and motivate … [Read more...] about The people’s CEO
FRA turns 80: From grass airstrip to global aviation hub
Some 80 years ago – on 8 July 1936 – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was officially opened at its current location, when a Junkers Ju 52/3m aircraft made its firstlanding at FRA. Over time, Frankfurt Airport has become one of the world’s most important air transportation hubs, in part due to its favourable location in the heart of Europe. To celebrate the 80th anniversary, Fraport – the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport – is looking back at the successful development of its home-base … [Read more...] about FRA turns 80: From grass airstrip to global aviation hub
IAG rides high on surging Malaysia volumes
Since KL came on line at the end of May exports to the UK and Ireland have risen by 57 per cent, nearly ten times more than the six per cent increase in cargo to the rest of Europe and two-thirds more than cargo to North America which grew by 37 per cent. The products being carried are a good mix heavily weighted towards high tech electronics, brought down by road from Penang in the North of Malaysia. These are half of the goods IAG moves out of Kuala Lumpur, ahead of perishables (30 per … [Read more...] about IAG rides high on surging Malaysia volumes
