Carriers

Air Cargo Germany delays start-up

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Air Cargo Germany (ACG) has delayed its planned launch this month, until the second half of February, citing incomplete documentation. Michael Bock, CEO of the Frankfurt-Hahn-based wide-body operator, said there had been a delay in the delivery of the airline¡¯s fleet. This has been caused by ¡°incomplete aircraft documentation and which will be solved within the coming weeks. We now plan to start operations in the second half of next month.¡± The carrier plans to launch charter flights … [Read more...] about Air Cargo Germany delays start-up

Air cargo firms appeal UAE Antonov ban

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UAE air cargo companies have joined forces to appeal against a decision by the General Civil Aviation Authority banning Antonov An-12 airplanes from UAE airspace. The authority last week ordered all Antonov An-12 airplanes out of the country by today, citing safety concerns after a recent string of accidents involving the four-engine turboprop plane. In a meeting yesterday with a civil aviation official, representatives of 14 air-cargo companies that use An-12s complained that the ban was unfair … [Read more...] about Air cargo firms appeal UAE Antonov ban

New’ Alitalia takes to the skies

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After months of haggling with unions and frenetic talks with politicians seeking to save local airports, a new, slimmed-down Alitalia took to the skies today, after months of uncertainty as to its future after the former state-controlled airline filed for bankruptcy in August. "We've done it. There's no turning back from the new Alitalia now and all the prophets of misfortune have been silenced," said Labour Minister Maurizio Sacconi, whose government had made saving Alitalia a top priority. … [Read more...] about New’ Alitalia takes to the skies

New' Alitalia takes to the skies

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After months of haggling with unions and frenetic talks with politicians seeking to save local airports, a new, slimmed-down Alitalia took to the skies today, after months of uncertainty as to its future after the former state-controlled airline filed for bankruptcy in August. "We've done it. There's no turning back from the new Alitalia now and all the prophets of misfortune have been silenced," said Labour Minister Maurizio Sacconi, whose government had made saving Alitalia a top priority. … [Read more...] about New' Alitalia takes to the skies

ACI reports Nov drop in global air traffic

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ACI reports Nov drop in global air traffic Global freight growth dropped dramatically in November according to the latest statistics released by Airports Council International (ACI) from 165 key airports around the world. International freight plummeted by 15.6 per cent and domestic tonnage by 13.1 per cent on average. The year-to-date and the rolling 12-month year periods also registered negative growth compared to the same time period of the previous year leaving only the Middle East with … [Read more...] about ACI reports Nov drop in global air traffic

Troubled FlyLAL acquired by Swiss investor

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Loss-making FlyLAL Lithuanian Airlines has been purchased by SCH Swiss Capital Holdings for US$1 million plus an agreement to cover debt of some €1 million (US$1.4 million). "We were looking for an airline to purchase, and this is a good company to invest in. FlyLAL can be a very strong regional carrier," SCH CEO Jan Erik Jansson told the Associated Press. The sale will take effect on 23 January. FlyLAL was privatised in 2005 and was held by several Lithuanian investors. It lost LTL8.1 … [Read more...] about Troubled FlyLAL acquired by Swiss investor