In a tale of contrasting fortunes with much of the industry, Emirates Airline reported a 43 per cent jump in 2013 net profit helped by higher revenue and lower fuel costs. The Dubai-based carrier posted a profit of AED3.3 billion (US$898.4 million) for the year to March 31 up from AED2.3 billion a year earlier. Revenue grew 13 per cent at both the airline and group level, to AED82.6 billion and Dhs87.8 billion, respectively. “It’s been a good year. There was growth in our business … [Read more...] about Emirates posts 26th year of profits, up 43%
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Dùsseldorf cargo looking up in Q1
Cargo traffic at Dusseldorf is outshining the previous year’s record performance with February, a normally flat month, showing an impressive 5.5 per cent increase over 2013, according to the airport. “Looking at the first month of the second quarter (April) the prospects look promising. Volumes have increased by +14.6 per cent over April 2013, which is mainly driven by the inauguration of summer flight schedules,” said Thomas Schürmann, marketing and … [Read more...] about Dùsseldorf cargo looking up in Q1
Dùsseldorf cargo looking up in Q1
Cargo traffic at Dusseldorf is outshining the previous year’s record performance with February, a normally flat month, showing an impressive 5.5 per cent increase over 2013, according to the airport. “Looking at the first month of the second quarter (April) the prospects look promising. Volumes have increased by +14.6 per cent over April 2013, which is mainly driven by the inauguration of summer flight schedules,” said Thomas Schürmann, marketing and … [Read more...] about Dùsseldorf cargo looking up in Q1
“All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
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 Schiphol … [Read more...] about “All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
“All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
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 Schiphol … [Read more...] about “All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
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
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