September figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show steady growth in air freight demand. The ongoing pick up in international trade saw further growth in exports from key Asian manufacturing centres, helping to underpin a 5.3 per cent increase in international air freight demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK). Combined with a 4 per cent growth in offered freight capacity, the average international freight load factor edged 0.8 percentage points higher … [Read more...] about AAPA reports 5.3% rise in September cargo traffic
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Payload Asia Awards 2014
The hard work, innovative solutions and many successes of the air cargo community were celebrated last night at the Payload Asia Awards 2014, which honoured the very best in the industry at a spectacular gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore. Guest of honour at the event was the Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Mr Yap Ong Heng. The awards cover some 22 categories of the air cargo sector, as well as three special … [Read more...] about Payload Asia Awards 2014
AJW signs PBH contract with Qingdao Airlines
In partnership with China Aviation Supplies Corporation (CASC) in Beijing, AJW Aviation has signed a six-year contract to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support to Qingdao Airlines’ fleet of A320 aircraft. Established by the Nashan Group, the Qingdao Municipal Government and Shandong Airlines, Qingdao Airlines launched operations earlier this year providing domestic services to destinations across China. The airline has announced future orders for a total of 23 A320 family aircraft, … [Read more...] about AJW signs PBH contract with Qingdao Airlines
DHL launches North Asian multimodal service
DHL Global Forwarding has launched its multimodal service linking Japan to its existing rail solution from China to Europe. Using a combination of trucking, sea and rail solutions, the seamless, scheduled service offers customers in Japan access to DGF China's rail freight solution which reduces the delivery time by up to half to between 10 and 21 days compared to solely using ocean freight and reduces costs by up to 85 per cent compared to airfreight. In addition, customers seeking … [Read more...] about DHL launches North Asian multimodal service
Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
Royal Jordanian Airlines’ Board of Directors appointed Haitham Misto as acting president/CEO of the airline. Misto had been head of flight operations at RJ since December 2013. He joined Royal Jordanian as a pilot in 1983. He holds a master’s degree in aviation management from Maastricht University. … [Read more...] about Haitham Misto appointed RJ acting CEO
ABF Freight announces revised rates
ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, announced an increase in general rates and charges effective 3 November 2014. Rates will increase by about 5.4 per cent, although the effect on specific lanes and shipments will vary. New rates will be available to customers through abf.com on or before 3 November. … [Read more...] about ABF Freight announces revised rates
