Sharjah International Airport said final statistics for 2006 show a significant rise in freight handling at the airport, growing at 12.7 percent with tonnage increasing from 505,392 tonnes in 2005 to 569,511 tonnes in 2006. … [Read more...] about Sharjah International Airport
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The Lufthansa Group
The Lufthansa Group reported preliminary full-year financial results and said it expects full-year earnings attributable to shareholders to soar nearly 77 percent to 800 million euros (US$1.05 billion) from the 453 million euros net profit posted in 2005. Detailed results will be released on March 8. … [Read more...] about The Lufthansa Group
Thai Airways
Thai Airways said it will buy eight A330-200s to cover a shortfall in capacity resulting from the A380 delays. The airline will receive its A380s in 2011 instead of 2009. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways
Yusen Air & Sea Service
Yusen Air & Sea Service said it has opened a new branch in Brisbane. It is Yusen's third base in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne. … [Read more...] about Yusen Air & Sea Service
Jettainer
Jettainer has signed a 5-year contract with XL Airways to provide ULD management services. The Germany-based firm currently manages 37,000 ULDs. … [Read more...] about Jettainer
US Senate Commerce
The US Senate Commerce and Transportation Committee has approved legislation to require the screening of all cargo in the bellies of passenger aircraft within three years. Airlines have strongly opposed 100 percent screening of belly cargo on grounds that it is impractical and will slow airfreight flow greatly. … [Read more...] about US Senate Commerce
