Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has started off the year with cargo volumes reaching a similar level as in 2015, with 159,650 tonnes handled at FRA in January 2016, down 0.1 per cent year-on-year. Passenger growth continued its growth track on the other hand, rising 2.2 per cent year-on-year to 4.2 million passengers in January. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) rose by 1.1 per cent to more than 2.2 million tonnes, while aircraft movements decreased in January by 1.1 per cent to 34,244 … [Read more...] about Fraport sees flat-lined cargo volumes in January
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AEI announces B737-400SF conversion for World Star Aviation
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AA Cargo enhances cargo tracking ability
American Airlines Cargo has introduced new redesigned tracking functionalities on its website. Developed to increase visibility into the entire shipping process and offer a more customised experience, the enhanced tracking capabilities will improve shipment visibility for all customers from booking to delivery, the carrier said. The enhanced features include: Live 'at-a-glance' status updates via color-coded progress bars; detailed flight, AWB and Customs information; simple access and … [Read more...] about AA Cargo enhances cargo tracking ability
Lithium battery issue reignited after US safety regulators issue alerts
Earlier this week the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The alert coincides with the release by the US National Transportation Safety Board which also issued two safety recommendations on Tuesday. These include recommendations to physically separate lithium batteries from other … [Read more...] about Lithium battery issue reignited after US safety regulators issue alerts
ICAO reaches agreement on CO2 emissions standard
Governments, industry and environmental groups meeting at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have finalised the design of the first global certification standard for CO2 emissions from new aircraft. The new environmental standard was unanimously recommended by the 170 international experts on ICAO's Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), paving the way for its ultimate adoption by the UN agency's 36-State Governing Council. The standard, which has taken six … [Read more...] about ICAO reaches agreement on CO2 emissions standard
Hainan Airlines to begin Beijing-Calgary service in June
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer. Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be operated three times a week using a B787 Dreamliner aircraft. “Calgary is the second city in Canada that Hainan Airlines will serve, having launched Toronto to Beijing in 2010. This route will further enhance cross cultural and economic exchanges between China and Canada, and will provide excellent service for … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines to begin Beijing-Calgary service in June
