THE BIG BUNNY. In this edition of Belly Ache we have to say that the subject matter was quite accidental and we must apologise up front for what could be construed as sexist – we prefer to think of it as a journey into pop culture history. It all started as we were busy writing up the news on Delta Airlines retiring their last DC-9 in early January. We thought a nice photo might be just the ticket, considering the ‘historical’ nature of the rather geriatric aircraft and … [Read more...] about THE BIG BUNNY
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Garuda makes a quantum leap
It would have seemed inconceivable, even five years ago, to think that Garuda would ever overcome all the hurdles lined up in front of it. Black listed from European airspace with an ageing fleet of aircraft, chequered safety record, a mountain of debt and counterproductive state interference all made the future appear very bleak for the once proud carrier. But all that is water under the bridge a mere four and half years after the lifting of the EU ban against Garuda Indonesia and three … [Read more...] about Garuda makes a quantum leap
A recovery in the works?
This month’s edition of Payload provides an interesting glimpse into the current state of the industry and where it could, perhaps, be headed. The latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) figures show a small but glimmering light at the end of what has seemed like and endless and very dark tunnel. Consecutive months of cargo demand growth – albeit fairly small – have continued to grow gradually larger and perhaps most important for the global industry, Asian demand … [Read more...] about A recovery in the works?
Oops, we did it again!
Oops, we did it again! This week’s belly ache is brought to you courtesy of the Somalian Captain Jack Sparrow and his duet partner Britney Spears. And it’s an item that should help, if not only to bring a little cheer to the hearts and minds of the air cargo world, then at least to highlight that the ocean side of the cargo business also has its unique problems! It seems that some supertanker operators have come up with a rather novel plan for combating the rampant piracy … [Read more...] about Oops, we did it again!
IATA chief urges closer cooperation
In highlighting the importance of air cargo, not just to global airlines, but the global economy, Tyler laid out the difficulties facing the industry and appealed to the carriers’ partners to help boost the value proposition of air freight. “We have to make sure air cargo has a strong value proposition. The industry is having a tough time – and shippers are having an equally tough time. We need to develop a higher level of trust with one another… We are partners in a … [Read more...] about IATA chief urges closer cooperation
Air France-KLM Cargo sticks with maindeck
Speaking to press in Amsterdam recently, senior cargo executives representing the component airlines of the Franco-Dutch airline group said significant changes within the industry were behind this decision to scale back its freighter capacity. “We see at this moment a more belly-dominant trend rather than a freight-dominant trend,” said Erik Varwijk, executive VP of AF-KLM-MA Cargo. “We see the number of freighters around the world decreasing and at this moment our view … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM Cargo sticks with maindeck
