Cargoitalia – the Italian all-cargo airline being re-launched under the new ownership of ALIS – has taken delivery of the first of three MD11SF freighters, which has a 90 tonne payload and 3, 600 nm range. The first aircraft was formerly operated by Alitalia Cargo, and is currently undergoing certification with Italy’s civil aviation authorities. After this, it will enter commercial service. The second aircraft (EI-UPE) is scheduled to arrive during July, with a … [Read more...] about Cargoitalia set to return to the skies
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Decline slows, but no recovery in sight: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its international traffic data for April which shows air freight continuing at very weak levels. International cargo was down 21.7% in April compared to previous year levels. This is the fifth consecutive month in the -20 per cent range. “This sideways progression may indicate that we have seen the worst of the economic downturn,†IATA said in a statement. “Business confidence is improving, but inventories remain … [Read more...] about Decline slows, but no recovery in sight: IATA
JAL and Mitsui agree to logistics cooperation
Japan Airlines Group (JAL) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui) have announced a new logistics business alliance. Under the partnership JAL will offer its air cargo services with Mitsui offering logistics solution services centering on sea freight. The two companies said the move represents the first of its kind cooperation between an airline and a general trading company in Japan. The two are aiming to offer a one-stop service solution to give customers an enhanced value chain with wider options in … [Read more...] about JAL and Mitsui agree to logistics cooperation
Kingfisher to lease A340s to Arik Air
Kingfisher Airlines plans to lease out two of its five long-haul aircraft to Nigerian carrier Arik Air for two years from the third quarter, Dow Jones reported. "At present we are confirmed taking two of the Kingfisher A340s. We are still considering buying the third aircraft," a spokesman for Arik Air said. … [Read more...] about Kingfisher to lease A340s to Arik Air
ANA Cargo feels the pinch and scales back
As the global economic crunch continues to depress the air cargo industry, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has moved to scale back its freighter operations. The Japanese carrier has cancelled a wet-lease contract for two B767-300 freighters with the Air Transport Services Group, leaving ANA with four 767-300 freighters plus one 767-300BCF. The carrier has six more 767-300BCFs on order. The carrier has, like virtually all its competitors, has seen volumes decline nearly 20 per cent since late last year, … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo feels the pinch and scales back
Deccan 360 to take flight this week
GR Gopinath, who revolutionised India's aviation industry with the country’s first low-fare carrier Air Deccan, will begin operation of his new express delivery and logistics service this week, pitting him against global heavyweights DHL, TNT and FedEx. Gopinath’s new cargo and express logistics company, Deccan Express Logistics, will operate under the brand Deccan 360 and aims to offer end-to-end express logistics services within India, and between India and some … [Read more...] about Deccan 360 to take flight this week