UK freight carrier Atlantic Airlines has signed agreements with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft for the long-term lease of a further six ATP Freighters. The addition of the six leased ATPFs will bring the airline's operational fleet of this 8-tonne freighter aircraft type to eleven. The first two leased aircraft (msn 2012 and 2013) were delivered in the last quarter of 2007 to Atlantic Airlines' engineering facility at Coventry Airport, following conversion into a Large Freight Door (LFD) … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: More ATP freighters for Atlantic
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EUROPE & CIS: BA looks to the ME
British Airways is planning further expansion of its operations in the Middle East and Asia to off set slower growth in North America, which has traditionally been its mainstay, reported Gulf News. Th e Middle East remains one of the fastest growing sectors in the aviation world. As corporate business growth out of the UK into the Middle East has reached double figures in recent years … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: BA looks to the ME
EUROPE & CIS: Virgin Atlantic first to fly on biofuel
Virgin Atlantic, made history recently by being the first airline in the world to fly one of its aircraft on biofuel from London Heathrow to Amsterdam. Together with partners Boeing, GE Aviation and Imperium Renewables, Virgin Atlantic flew a Boeing 747 using a biofuel composed of babassu oil and coconut oil. These oils are environmentally and socially sustainable, according to Virgin. Both are found in everyday cosmetic products, such as lip balm and shaving cream, and do not compete … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Virgin Atlantic first to fly on biofuel
INDIA: Two new carriers OK'ed by India
The Indian government has approved two new start-up passenger and cargo airlines - Avicore Aviation and ZAV Airways - while a United Arab Emirates company is seeking to launch a third. Avicore will be based out of Nagpur and use B737s with a capacity of about 15-17 tonnes of freight. Kolkata-based ZAV is to buy two Bombardier-made CRJ-900s and two ATR 72-500s as well as six helicopters for heli-taxi services. Meanwhile, UAE-based Indian cargo rail operator ETA-Ascon is negotiating with … [Read more...] about INDIA: Two new carriers OK'ed by India
CHINA: Hong Kong's traffic continues to surge
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), Asia's third-busiest airport, reported surging passenger and cargo traffic in January leading up to theLunar New Year period. Its passenger throughput surged 14 per cent year-on-year to hit four million passengers in January, thanks to the increasing number of outbound Chinese mainland tourists who started their travelling plan before the Chinese New Year holiday, said Hong Kong Airport Authority. Cargo volume handled by the world's busiest airport … [Read more...] about CHINA: Hong Kong's traffic continues to surge
Will 2008 be a 'valley' or a 'canyon'?
The big question on the air cargo industry's minds is how this year is going to shape up. While virtually the entire industry is already feeling the pain of high fuel prices, yield pressure from over-capacity and modal shift to sea, along with the credit-market upheaval are already looking set to spoil the industry's short-livedparty last year where most carriers reported rosy numbers. The International Air Transport Association estimated a global airline industry profit of US$5 billion in … [Read more...] about Will 2008 be a 'valley' or a 'canyon'?
