Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2015 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed growth in both international air passenger and air cargo markets. For the year under review, the region’s airlines registered a 1.6 per cent increase international air cargo demand for the year, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK). The minimal growth for the year reflects the slowdown in global trade conditions, the AAPA noted. Offered freight capacity … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific carriers eek out 1.6% cargo growth in 2015: AAPA
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Slow int’l trade depresses Nov cargo figures: AAPA
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of November released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed ongoing weakness in Air Cargo markets, contrasted by robust growth in international air passenger demand. Air cargo demand, in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, declined by 2.4 per cent in November, with key manufacturing economies experiencing soft market conditions as a result of the slowdown in international trade. After accounting for a 1.8 per cent expansion in … [Read more...] about Slow int’l trade depresses Nov cargo figures: AAPA
Oct sees more of same in air cargo markets: AAPA
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of October released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that growth in international air passenger demand remained encouraging, whilst soft air cargo market conditions persisted. Demand for air cargo shipments fell slightly in October, on the back of continued weakness in export-import activities in major regional economies, including China, India and Japan. Measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, air cargo demand edged … [Read more...] about Oct sees more of same in air cargo markets: AAPA
Cargo demand slips again in Oct
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of October released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed that growth in international air passenger demand remained encouraging, whilst soft air cargo market conditions persisted. Demand for air cargo shipments fell slightly in October, on the back of continued weakness in export-import activities in major regional economies, including China, India and Japan. Measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, air cargo … [Read more...] about Cargo demand slips again in Oct
Asia Pacific airlines facing fierce competition
Asia Pacific airline leaders are endeavouring to reverse recent declines in profitability, where fierce competition has resulted in reduced yields for all carriers, regardless of business model, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said its annual Assembly of Presidents meeting in Bali. While Asia Pacific airlines continued to experience strong passenger growth in the world's largest aviation market over the past 12 months, a modest growth in air cargo this year, was not enough to … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines facing fierce competition
Asian carriers see cargo decline 2.2% in July
Preliminary traffic figures for the month of July released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continuing weakening in air cargo demand and further robust growth in international passenger numbers. Air freight markets, on the other hand, softened in July reflecting a slowdown in world trade activity and weakening demand for Asian exports. Measured in freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms, air cargo demand registered a 2.2 per cent decline compared to the same month … [Read more...] about Asian carriers see cargo decline 2.2% in July
