The trailing 12 month figures (Sept ‘07 to Sept ‘08) showed a solid 34.6 per cent growth and over 8.5 million passengers handled through the airport during that period. Aircraft movements in the first three quarters showed a steady 15.5 per cent increase with cargo maintaining a familiar growth pattern, seen throughout 2008, with a steady 14.8 per cent increase. Q3 figures alone also showed positive signs over the same July-September period last year with passenger traffic up 24.1 … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi cargo traffic up 15%
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NY/NJ slot auction draws industry ire
The US Department of Transport’s decision to auction slots at New Yorkarea airports to ease congestion has been strongly opposed by the airport authority, the carriers as well as IATA, as it could affect airlines operating passenger services and bellyhold cargo. The US-based Air Transport Association and IATA followed through on their promise to fight the US Department of Transportation’s final rule on slot auctions and flight caps at New York JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. The … [Read more...] about NY/NJ slot auction draws industry ire
Cargo carriers oppose landing fee increases
Cargo carriers operating out of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and other state airports, have questioned the proposed landing fee hikes currently being negotiated with the state Department of Transportation. Air cargo carriers have highlighted that increases to airport leases and fees paid by passenger airlines would be much less in comparison. The increases are being negotiated in a new operating agreement between the airlines and the state Department of Transportation. … [Read more...] about Cargo carriers oppose landing fee increases
AAT sees tonnage drop 9% in September
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced its tonnage throughput for September 2008 was 53,693 tonnes, down 9 per cent compared with the same month last year. Export cargo registered 37,176 tonnes, a decline by 10 per cent against same period last year. Import cargo volume for September was 16,213 cent from last year. Trans-shipment cargo volume was 304 tonnes; down 23 per cent when compared against corresponding period in 2007. Th e cumulative tonnage throughput from January to … [Read more...] about AAT sees tonnage drop 9% in September
8% tonnage drop for Hactl in September
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) announced its tonnage quarter and the first nine months of 2008. A total of 221,882 tonnes and 661,505 tonnes were handled in September and the third quarter, representing a yearon- year decline of 8 and 4.1 per cent respectively. Tonnage throughput for the first nine months of the year was 1,939,896 tonnes, representing a cumulative year-on-year growth of 2.3 per cent. Export volume was 125,893 tonnes for September and 365,926 tonnes for the … [Read more...] about 8% tonnage drop for Hactl in September
Changi wins King Hussein Airport job
Singapore ’s Changi Airpor t Consultants has been awarded the contract to masterplan the expansion of King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba, Jordan. CAI will draw up three potential plans for the expansion, which will project the facilities needed at the airport for the next 20 years. The plans will focus on airport layout, the configuration of runways, taxiways, aprons, structures, navigational aids and land use in the surrounding area. They will also look into making the … [Read more...] about Changi wins King Hussein Airport job
