The executive board of Arabesk,a grouping of Arab airlines, met inBahrain recently to discuss ways andmeans to strengthen ties and expandco-operation to serve their commoninterests, host carrier, Gulf Air, said ina statement. Arabesk's members also includeYemenia, Middle East Airlines, EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Airlinesand Tunis Air. Apart from frequent flyer programmes,airport services and groundhandling, the meeting also exploredopportunities in the cargo sector, thestatement … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Arabesk airlines eye greater co-operation
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MIDDLE EAST: Call to include belly cargo in liberalisation
Ram Menen, senior vice presidentcargo for Emirates is urging TIACA,The International Air Cargo Association,to reconsider a plan to call forthe separate liberalisation of freightertraffic rights. The association has apparently prepareda position on this issue, arguingthat a global open skies deal for freighterscould be concluded much moreeasily than passenger liberalisation. But Menen wants belly cargo to beincluded in the liberalisation too. "Iagree that cargo and passenger … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Call to include belly cargo in liberalisation
NEW ZEALAND: Cargo boosts Air NZ profit
Air New Zealand reported profitbefore unusuals and tax, up 35 percentto NZ$109 million for the six-monthperiod ending 31 December 2006. Cargo revenue was up 20 percent,due to the increased capacity offered bythe new 777 and higher cargo yields. Net profit was $74 million, up 61percent ($28m), and higher yieldscontributed to a 12 percent increasein operating revenue. Operating revenue rose 12% to$2,135 million with group passengeryields up 10.7 percent. Chairman John Palmer said … [Read more...] about NEW ZEALAND: Cargo boosts Air NZ profit
AUSTRALIA: AaE is Cargo 2000’s first member in Australia
Australian air Express International(AaE) has become the first companybased in Australia to become an IndustryAssociate member of Cargo 2000. AaE is a leading provider of cargohandling services to international airlinesacross the continent of Australiaand provides services to over 30 internationalairlines at locations includingSydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perthand Adelaide. Cargo 2000 has established a set ofrequirements for GHAs that includesa quality agreement they sign with theCargo … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: AaE is Cargo 2000’s first member in Australia
AUSTRALIA: Etihad appoints cargo GSSA in Australia
Etihad Crystal Cargo, the cargodivision of Etihad Airways, has appointedM&C Cargonet Australia PtyLtd as General Sales and Service Agent(GSSA) for Australia. Qantas Airways Limited has beenselected as ground handling agent.The appointments were ahead ofthe launch of Etihad's non-stop flightsbetween Sydney and Abu Dhabi, whichstarted last month. The service will operate initiallythree times a week with an A340-500aircraft offering cargo capacity of approximately12 tonnes at a full … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Etihad appoints cargo GSSA in Australia
AUSTRALIA: Virgin Blue orders six 777-300ERs
Virgin Blue Holdings, Ltd., hasconfirmed that the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, withoptions for six more, and will lease oneadditional 777-300ER. The new aircraftwill allow Virgin Blue to establish itsnew long-haul airline, providing servicefrom Australia to the United States andother destinations. The order is valued at US$1.5 billionat list prices. Virgin Blue currentlyoperates an all-Boeing fleet of 53 Next-Generation 737s. Virgin … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Virgin Blue orders six 777-300ERs
