Aeroflot-Cargo has announced a new Hong Kong – Mumbai service which will be a part of rotation Hahn – Moscow – Hong Kong – Mumbai – Moscow – Hahn. Aeroflot-Cargo is now holding traffic rights for every segment on this route and the flights are to be operated by freighter aircraft MD-11F with a capacity exceeding 90 tonnes. Aeroflot-Cargo said the introduction of main deck capacity was due to the suspension of regular passenger … [Read more...] about Aeroflot-Cargo new HK–Mumbai service
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AMERICAS: US airline revenues drop 19% in Feb
The revenues of US-based airlines plummeted in February for the fourth straight month as the recession continues to depress demand, according to a report from the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) representing 90 per centof major US carriers. Cargo traffic fell 21 per cent year-onyear in January, the latest data available, the ATA said. This follows year-over-year declines of 17 per cent in both November and December of 2008 while passenger numbers fell 12 per cent. “The … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US airline revenues drop 19% in Feb
AMERICAS: Alaska Air cargo defies downturn
Alaska Airlines posted fourthquarter profits aided by the success of their cargo fleet and an increase in mail. For the first time ever, Alaska Airlines cargo surpassed US$100 million in revenue from airfreight and mail as the group posted a fourth-quarter net profi t for 2008 of US$16.4 million, compared to a net loss of US$17.9 million in thefourth quarter of 2007. Alaska Airlines transitioned its cargo fleet to newer more efficient Boeing 737-400s in the last two years along with four … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Alaska Air cargo defies downturn
AMERICAS: FedEx says global recession bottomed out
“We have probably hit the bottom,†said industry stalwart Fred Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation while announcing the global express company’s latest quarterlyearnings last week. FedEx’s overall group revenue for the quarter ended 28 February was down 14 per cent year-on-year to US$8.14 billion while operating income fell 72 per cent to US$182 million, whilst net income also fell by nearly 72 per cent to US$97 million. The Express … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: FedEx says global recession bottomed out
AMERICAS: Congressional report questions TSA scan plan
The ambitious plan by the US Transportation Security Administration to screen all 3.5 million tonnes of cargo transported annually on passenger airliners in the US may come up short, according to a report by Congress’ Government Accountability Office (GAO). The report says the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may not have enough inspectors nor adequate equipment to meet the August 2010 Congressional deadline to screen all cargo transported in the bellies of airliners … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Congressional report questions TSA scan plan
AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
Testifying recently before a US congressional sub committee , the executive director of the US Airforwarders Association (AFA), Brandon Fried, acknowledged progress had been made on screening cargo in the belly holds of passenger aircraft, but warned three primary challenges still faced the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) aim of 100 per cent screening bythe August 2010 deadline. “Serious issues have yet to be resolved, including the lack of approved pallet … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US forwarders say screening hurdles remain
