The Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo group has said it is currently studying the future of its cargo business and the role of dedicated freighters within that business. The results of this study, expected to be announced by mid-July, cover anything from continuing with the status quo, to drastic action that could include exiting dedicated freighter operations altogether, the group’s senior cargo management said recently. Speaking at a press conference at Amsterdam Airport … [Read more...] about “All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
Ground Handling & Cargo Terminals
Munich Airport welcomes 3rd runway ruling
Germany's Bavarian Administrative Court has upheld an earlier decision on planning permission for Munich Airport's plans for a third runway. After five onsite inspections, 41 days of hearings and an intensive review of the 2,800 page planning permission decision by District Government of Upper Bavaria, the court dismissed 16 suits filed in objection to the official approval of the project. Munich Airport said that in the opinion of the judges, the planning permission … [Read more...] about Munich Airport welcomes 3rd runway ruling
Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA
Turkish ground handler, Çelebi has acquired the Frankfurt arm of Belgium ground handler Aviapartner for cargo handling only. The €4.6 million deal was completed on 18 February according to a management statement as reported by Turkish media. Çelebi currently operates a 15,000 sqm cargo handling facility already in operation since 2010 in Frankfurt's Cargo City South and with the additional 10,000 sqm from Avia gives them a substantial … [Read more...] about Çelebi acquires Aviapartner’s cargo ops in FRA
Liege Airport gives wings to Europe’s best horses
Over 60 horses will make a 9,330 km journey from Liege Airport to Hong Kong for the second annual Longines Hong Kong Masters equestrian competition. Liege Airport, from which all the European horses are leaving, is a partner of the event. The second Hong Kong Masters will bring together the elite of international show jumping at the AsiaWorld-Expo. “We have made the transport of live animals one of our specialities”, says Luc Partoune, GM of Liege … [Read more...] about Liege Airport gives wings to Europe’s best horses
Saudia Cargo gets belly boost to US, UK
Saudi Airlines Cargo has announced that it will increase its belly capacity on new international routes through the commencement of Saudia Arabian Airlines' passenger flights to Manchester and Los Angeles as of 1 April, thus offering new cargo opportunities to these destinations. The Manchester service will be operated by the airline’s B777-200 aircraft and will have a capacity of nine tonnes from Saudia Arabia and 12 tonnes into the Kingdom, while the Los Angeles service will be operated … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo gets belly boost to US, UK
Çelebi acquires Aviapartner's cargo ops in FRA
Turkish ground handler, Çelebi has acquired the Frankfurt arm of Belgium ground handler Aviapartner for cargo handling only. The €4.6 million deal was completed on 18 February according to a management statement as reported by Turkish media. Çelebi currently operates a 15,000 sqm cargo handling facility already in operation since 2010 in Frankfurt's Cargo City South and with the additional 10,000 sqm from Avia gives them a substantial … [Read more...] about Çelebi acquires Aviapartner's cargo ops in FRA
