The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has welcomed the Airports Commission’s decision not to include the inner Thames estuary airport proposal in its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA’s members hope that today’s decision will allow the commission to focus on the three most appropriate and … [Read more...] about BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
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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%
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
Iceland volcano threatens Eyjafjallajökull repeat
The Icelandic Met Office in mid-August raised its aviation alert level to ‘orange’ as a result of activity in the Bardarbunga volcano, following a major earthquake, the largest in the area since 1996. On the five-color scale, orange sits one level below red, which denotes an active eruption, or one that is imminent. The 25km-wide volcano sits beneath Europe’s largest glacier and rises about 1,890 metres sea level. The warning will ensure that airlines … [Read more...] about Iceland volcano threatens Eyjafjallajökull repeat
Volga-Dnepr appoints Khodakovsky VP for Japan, Korea
Anton Khodakovsky has been appointed as Volga-Dnepr Group’s VP, Japan and South Korea. He joined the group in 2004 and during his 10 years with AirBridgeCargo, Khodakovsky has held various roles, including commercial director and regional director, Russia and CIS. His mentoring and coaching skills enabled him to develop a highly professional sales team which drove the company’s growth in the ever-changing market environment, the group said. In the new position Anton … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr appoints Khodakovsky VP for Japan, Korea
Intradco arranges horse charter for Cavalia tour
Intradco Cargo Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, has successfully orchestrated an operation to fly 37 horses from Brussels to Singapore Changi Airport last week. The Singapore Airlines Cargo B747-400F charter flight - configured to accommodate 14 horse stalls, as well as a team of grooms to look after the well-being of the horses during the flight - from Brussels Airport (BRU) was coordinated by livestock and bloodstock transport specialists … [Read more...] about Intradco arranges horse charter for Cavalia tour
