LAX has long been a major gateway for Asia-related air traffic. But it’s a known fact that LAX is running out of cargo capacity. Meanwhile, SBD is upgrading its infrastructure and is now ready to accommodate even the Airbus A380. A couple of years ago construction was completed on a new 3,408 by 61 meters runway capable of handling 680,388 kilograms. “The runway was constructed to Group 6 category, capable of accommodating the Airbus A380,†reports Bill Ingraham, SBD … [Read more...] about San Bernardino positions itself for Asia
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American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality
“The outlook for our industry remains difficult next year and recovery will likely track with the global economy,†Reedy says. “In response, our industry leaders are addressing these market challenges and turning to markets that still show promise – such as perishables andpharmaceuticals.†Air carriers have acted proactively, with many announcing temperaturecontrolled products to help maintain the efficacy of their customers’ products. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo focuses on quality
Houston’s IAH holds strong
Consider the line up of new services added to IAH’s off erings this year: Cathay Pacific Cargo started new thrice weekly all-cargo service from Houston to Hong Kong on 6 March; Qatar started new daily nonstop service to Doha on 30 March; Continental Airlines started new daily nonstop service to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 1 August; Alaska Airlines started new, daily nonstop service to Seattle, WA on 23 September; Continental Airlines started new three times daily nonstop service to … [Read more...] about Houston’s IAH holds strong
New York area airports poised for growth
In terms of total traffic, both regions performed similarly during the economic downturn, both with overall negative growth (-28.8 per cent for Asia; -27.8 per cent for the Middle East.) The large-sized Asian market represented 321,000 tonnes for the January through August 2009 yearto- date period while the Middle East represented 62,000 tonnes. For the same YTD period, imports from Asia were down -29.2 per cent (185,000 tonnes) while imports from the Middle East weredown -39.1 per cent (23,000 … [Read more...] about New York area airports poised for growth
Atlanta well positioned for global cargo
“This is the result of carriers increasing their service,†says Warren Jones, the airport’s aviation development manager. German carrier Deutsche Lufthansa AG, which bases its cargo operations in Atlanta, is adding weekly services to Seattle and Los Angeles. Taiwan-based China Airlines added two more weekly flights to Atlanta starting on August 1, bringing its service to five days weekly. Cathay Pacific continues to offer service to ATL six days per week; EVA Airways … [Read more...] about Atlanta well positioned for global cargo
Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time
But the airport’s success is clearly more than simply lottery luck. And it’s no new-comer either, having recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, means it has seen its share of turmoil and war – both hot and cold. And, in part this historical patina left Leipzig-Halle Airport blessed in many ways. Congestion-free, the airport boasts two 3.6 km runways that literally beckon traffic seven-days-a-week, 24-hours a day, offering vastly untapped landing and … [Read more...] about Leipzig-Halle leapfrogs into the big time
