The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1 per cent in August, compared to August 2013. Capacity grew at a slower pace of 3.4 per cent from the previous year. This is the second strong month for cargo volumes in a row, following the 6.1 per cent year-on-year rise recorded in July. Carriers in all regions reported … [Read more...] about Air freight recovery strengthens, says IATA
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China to press for air cargo liberalisation
China will push for further liberalisation of its air cargo market because it is vital to boosting trade flows and expand economic activity. “China, as the biggest exporting country in international trade, relies heavily on air cargo business. We are taking a proactive attitude towards air cargo liberalisation,” said Han Jun, director general, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). “We will follow the international trend of liberalisation, particularly for cargo … [Read more...] about China to press for air cargo liberalisation
Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed ECS Globe Air Cargo India as its sole general sales and services agent in India effective 16 September 2014. “We are pleased to announce that ECS Globe Air Cargo has been appointed as our exclusive general sales and services agent (EGSSA) in India. We look forward to working jointly with ECS to further develop our business in India. I am confident that together with their efforts, our clients in India will benefit from this exclusive … [Read more...] about Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
Globe Air Cargo has been appopinted by Royal Air Maroc as GSA for the UK Market with effect today, 15 September 2014. To assure a smooth transition, the current rates and AWBs Stock will continue to be in place until 31 October 2014. … [Read more...] about Royal Air Maroc appoints Globe Air as GSA
AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Contrary to much speculation in recent weeks, the Air France-KLM-Martinair group will retain its all-maindeck subsidiary Martinair, albeit with a drastically reduced fleet. Over the next two years Martinair Cargo’s fleet will drop dramatically from the current 10 aircraft to just three. All five old MD11F in the fleet will be retired progressively starting shortly and ending in 2016 and in addition, a B747-400ERF, which is currently leased to Etihad Airways, will be returned to the leasing … [Read more...] about AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Abu Dhabi airport cargo up 5.7%
Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 5.7 per cent increase in cargo tonnage handled in July 2014 when compared to July 2013, reaching 67,456 tonnes. Aircraft movements reached 13,188, representing a 16.1 per cent increase over the 11,355 movements reported in July 2013 and the airport also recorded a 21.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for the month of July. A total of 1.7 million passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2014. In July … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi airport cargo up 5.7%