Wilmington, US-based Air Transport Services Group Inc. (ATSG) has said it may expand its fleet by acquiring three B767-300 aircraft. ATSG is the parent corporation for ABX Air whose biggest customer was DHL Express before the German express and logistics company decided to pull out of domestic operations after years of losses. ATSG President and CEO Joe Hete said he is excited about the potential fleet expansion. ATSG’s aircraft leasing business recently executed a letter of intent … [Read more...] about ABX parent may expand fleet
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Cargo up in April at BAA airports despite ash closure
The British Airports Authority says that despite the disruption from Iceland's volcanic ash cloud which closed UK airspace for several days, cargo tonnage in April was up 6.2 per cent on last year reflecting what it said is the underlying strength of the air cargo business. Passenger traffic slumped by 22.7 per cent last month as a direct result of the ash cloud. Worst hit were Southampton and Edinburgh airports which saw passenger numbers tumble by 27 and 26 per cent respectively. Heathrow and … [Read more...] about Cargo up in April at BAA airports despite ash closure
Chip sales forecast to grow 30%
Global semiconductor sales, which have declined in the last two years, are set to rebound strongly with growth of 30.6 per cent this year, the iSuppli market research group says in a new forecast. The projected growth follows a 15.4 per cent decline in semiconductor sales in 2009, to US$229.9 billion, a drop that helped drag down cargo volumes in the air freight industry, where the transport of high-priced, low-weight chips is an anchor commodity. The expansion will add some US$70 billion in … [Read more...] about Chip sales forecast to grow 30%
Martinair returns to Costa Rica
Martinair Cargo returned to San Jose, Costa Rica effective 7 May after temporarily suspending service since November 2008. On-going analysis and refinement of the network revealed an opportunity to once again be established in Central America's most vibrant market Costa Rica, said the carrier. The flight will be operated by Martinair's MD-11 freighter aircraft routed from AMS via MIA to SJO then to Latin America and back to Europe. Initially Martinair plans to operate once per week, growing to … [Read more...] about Martinair returns to Costa Rica
New AA Cargo non-stop JFK to Madrid
American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) has announced a new cargo service to Spain from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective immediately, AA Cargo is offering daily nonstop 757 service to Madrid's Barajas International Airport (MAD). The new Madrid lane marks American Airlines' fourth direct lane into Spain–with three flight options into Madrid and one into Barcelona from the US. The enhanced global network is designed to provide customers with … [Read more...] about New AA Cargo non-stop JFK to Madrid
Delta, AA and Hawaiian likely to get Haneda slots
The US government is proposing to award Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines with routes to Tokyo's Haneda Airport, the Department of Transportation said Friday. Access to what has been primarily a domestic airport near downtown Tokyo is much coveted by US carriers, who for years had been limited to serving Narita Airport, which is further from the city. The four daily roundtrip flights routes are a result of a new, liberalised air treaty between the two countries in December … [Read more...] about Delta, AA and Hawaiian likely to get Haneda slots
