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
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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%
China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
China Southern Airlines has launched a new B777F freighter service between Los Angeles International Airport and Tianjin, China. The 13-hour direct service marks the only dedicated cargo route linking Tianjin and North America. China Southern Cargo, a proud member of SkyTeam Cargo, will also launch Los Angeles-Tianjin-Shanghai cargo service, starting 5 September. China Southern can now offer 135 tonnes of cargo capacity from Los Angeles to Tianjin per week. Approximately 200 … [Read more...] about China Southern Launches LAX-Tianjin Freighter
SPARX enters Latin American market
Transportation and logistics company SPARX logistics sets up a joint venture with Patagon Logistics. SPARX will establish a firm base of business in Chile, one of the strongest and most stable economies in the Latin American market. “Chile is an excellent point of entry for SPARX,” commented David Pupco, president Americas. “It’s a great country, and a good strategic location within the region. In addition to serving accounts based in Chile, one of the objectives of … [Read more...] about SPARX enters Latin American market
IATA: July air freight markets rise strongly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a strong increase in air cargo in July. Compared to July 2013, freight ton kilometres (FTKs) rose 5.8 per cent. This is an acceleration in growth from June when cargo demand grew at less than half that rate (2.4 per cent). The strong growth mirrors positive developments in some key regional economies. After a slowdown at the start of the year, global business confidence and trade are … [Read more...] about IATA: July air freight markets rise strongly
Asia Pac carriers see continued cargo growth
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of July released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show continued growth in both air freight demand and international passengers. Asia Pacific airlines saw a 6.4 per cent growth year-on-year in air freight demand supported by what the AAPA described as "encouraging growth in demand for exports from major regional manufacturing hubs". In an encouraging sign, for the third consecutive month, the expansion in capacity … [Read more...] about Asia Pac carriers see continued cargo growth