Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, commenced daily non-stop flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg from 15 April using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The launch of this new international route marks the beginning of Jet Airways' international network expansion to Africa. Jet Airways will also offer onward connections to several destinations across South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, the famed Kruger National Park and East London. Johannesburg will be … [Read more...] about Jet Airways begins new daily non-stop to South Africa
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A300F hits ground near Monterrey Airport
Six people died - five crew members and a motorist on the ground - when an A300 freighter crashed as it tried to land at Monterrey Airport in Mexico on Tuesday night. Mexico City-based AeroUnion, which operates a fleet three A300B4 freighters, is said to be the owner of the aircraft. … [Read more...] about A300F hits ground near Monterrey Airport
FAA clears Midex for cargo flights
US federal aviation authorities have cleared Midex Airlines to resume freight operations, ending a six-week suspension that caused a loss of more than Dh73.4 million (US$20 million) of revenues. The airline, which operates from Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain airports, said it would immediately resume flights carrying reconstruction and military material to Iraq and Afghanistan after being cleared on Wednesday. Midex is one of the largest air cargo operators in the Gulf region, with seven freighters … [Read more...] about FAA clears Midex for cargo flights
February demand still strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that February 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand. Compared to February 2009, cargo demand grew 26.5 per cent while passenger demand was up 9.5 per cent. Iata noted that cargo traffic, which plunged much further than passenger demand and ultimately hit bottom in December 2008, has a further 3 per cent to recover in order to return to pre-crisis levels. “We are moving in the … [Read more...] about February demand still strong
AMERICAS: Virgin Blue to purchase up to 105 737NGs
Virgin Blue Group has finalised a contract with Boeing for up to 105 737NGs that represents the biggest purchase in the Australian company’s 10-year history and the largest contractBoeing has landed in a year-and-ahalf. The agreement includes 50 firm 737- 800s with options to convert orders to either the -700 or -900, plus 25 options and 30 purchase rights. Deliveries are scheduled from June 2011 through 2017. … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Virgin Blue to purchase up to 105 737NGs
AMERICAS: AA Cargo sees strong Q1 volumes
American Airlines Cargo volumes showed some strength in the first quarter, a trend that the head of the company’s cargo division attributed partly to the improving economy. “The consumer is buying again,†said Dave Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo, although he noted that the carrier’s volumes were likely boosted by the fact that substantial freighter capacity is still parked. Regardless, Brooks said in an interview with Dow Jones that … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: AA Cargo sees strong Q1 volumes
