Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Lufthansa Cargo announced the carrier began using a B777 freighter on its weekly, nonstop service between Atlanta and Frankfurt from 7 February. “Lufthansa Cargo’s increased investment into the state of Georgia is further evidence of the Airport’s growing role in and reputation for offering an excellent value to cargo companies worldwide,†said Aviation general manager Ben DeCosta. “We’re … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo boosts Atlanta volumes
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More runway safety lights for LAX
In a bid to improve safety at Los Angeles International Airport, more stoplights will be installed along 10 high-speed taxiways and one runway. The Federal Aviation Administration will design, maintain and pay for the entire light system, which will warn pilots when it’s safe to enter or cross a runway, airport officials said. Plans call for embedding runway status lights at six more taxiway intersections and the inner runway on the south airfield. Lights will also be installed at … [Read more...] about More runway safety lights for LAX
Munich Airport sees 11% cargo drop last year
Like most of its counterparts around the world, the global financial and economic crisis did not leave Munich Airport’s traffic figures unscathed in 2009. The total airfreight volume at Munich Airport, at almost 216,000 tonnes, was 11 per cent lower than in the previous year, but the quarterly figures for the cargo business show a clear upward trend, the airport said. After plummeting 26 per cent in the first quarter, the freight volume was already posting positive results again in … [Read more...] about Munich Airport sees 11% cargo drop last year
Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
Dubai is on track to open its second and the world’s largest airport – the Al Maktoum International – on 27 June this year, according to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. The airport will open with the launch of freighter operations which will be followed by passenger operations at a later stage. The new airport is part of the US$33 billion Dubai World Central (DWC) development in Jebel Ali. … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
Dubai: 4th month of double digit growth
Dubai international airport started the new year in fine form with cargo volumes continuing their strong upward trend with the fourth consecutive month of double-digit increases, surging 31.5 per cent. Dubai Airports Cargo handled 171,453 tonnes of freight in January 2010 compared to 130,375 tonnes during the same month in 2009. “Dubai is on the leading edge of a rebound in global air traffic,†said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. “Dubai International has been … [Read more...] about Dubai: 4th month of double digit growth
DHL introduces new SE Asia road service
DHL has offering a new bonded and non-bonded cross-border road freight services that include full, or less than truck load service options between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. DHL’s cross-border road freight services include direct pick-up and delivery and other value-added services such as additional insurance, customs clearance and handling of import, export and transitdocumentation, the company said. DHL claims the scheduled crossborder road freight service could help … [Read more...] about DHL introduces new SE Asia road service
