The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October, with global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) up four per cent compared with October 2012, with growth in all regions except Africa. IATA said the gradual expansion continues a trend that began in the third quarter as air freight markets have responded to better economic confidence and improved consumer demand. However, performance varies significantly by region, … [Read more...] about Air cargo continues fragile recovery: IATA
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
AEI selects first SE Asia conversion centre
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that it has selected AIROD Aerospace Technology Sdn Bhd (AAe) as their fifth authorised AEI Conversion Centre (ACC). AAe has a seven hangar MRO facility and will begin providing AEI B737-300SF & B737-400SF Passenger to Freighter (PTF) Conversions in the first quarter of 2014 for AEI customers. "AEI is very excited to have established NADI & AAe as AEI's fifth ACC and the first in South East Asia. With AAe's comprehensive … [Read more...] about AEI selects first SE Asia conversion centre
AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
AAR Corp. announced that its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Telair International has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the cargo loading system assets of Speyer, Germany-based PFW Aerospace. AAR said the acquisition will enhance Telair's market position as one of the leading suppliers globally of cargo loading and baggage handling systems. Upon completion of a transition period after closing, Telair will transfer the assets to, and perform operations at, its Miesbach, Germany … [Read more...] about AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
Slow cargo uptick in July, Asia still weak
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global air cargo traffic results for July showing a continuation of the modest improvement trend experienced in June. Global freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) were up 1.2 per cent in July year-on-year, slightly better than the 0.9 per cent year-on-year increase recorded in June, as growth in Europe and the Middle East offset weakness in Asia. As a result of the July performance, air freight volumes are at their highest level since … [Read more...] about Slow cargo uptick in July, Asia still weak
IATA’s June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2 per cent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is a clear improvement when compared to the 0.9 per cent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1 per cent growth realised over the first half of the year. While previously the global economic trend has been defined by robust emerging economies and stagnant growth in developed markets, the strongest improvements in … [Read more...] about IATA’s June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
IATA's June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2 per cent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is a clear improvement when compared to the 0.9 per cent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1 per cent growth realised over the first half of the year. While previously the global economic trend has been defined by robust emerging economies and stagnant growth in developed markets, the strongest improvements in … [Read more...] about IATA's June figures offer hope with 1.2% expansion

