A delegation of chief executives representing Europe’s major airlines met with European Commission transport commissioner and commission VP Antonio Tajani in July to emphasise the depth of the crisis facing European air transport. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) chairman for 2009, Ivan Misetic of Croatia Airlines, was accompanied by Jean-Cyril Spinetta of Air France/ KLM, Willie Walsh of British Airways, Wolfgang Mayrhuber of Lufthansa and Steve Ridgway of Virgin … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Euro airline chiefs appeal to EC
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EUROPE & CIS: Outlook uncertain says British Airways
UK carrier British Airways says total traffic for the month of July was up one per cent, capacity was down 2.7 per cent from a year ago and passenger load factor was up 3.1 per cent compared to last year. The remaining northern summer holiday months are expected to help all European carriers loads and yields, but BA added that yields will be under pressure from the year-on-year impact of lower fuel surcharges, exchange movements andmix. BA cargo business has been hit even harder, with … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Outlook uncertain says British Airways
EUROPE & CIS: Lufthansa Cargo gets TSA security approval
Lufthansa Cargo has been given us Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) approval for new security technologies aimed to enhance the screening of air cargo transported by Lufthansa. Over the last 18 months, Lufthansa Cargo and the TSA have been working towards the development of new technologies, the carrier said. “Although the technology and protocols are considered sensitive security information, and are not available for public release, this development has allowed the air cargo … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Lufthansa Cargo gets TSA security approval
EUROPE & CIS: Cargoitalia builds sales and handling network
The newly relaunched Cargoitalia has appointed general sales and service agents (GSSAs) and handling agents who will represent the carrier in its four launch markets of Hong Kong, the UAE, Canada, and the US. Sales in Italy will be handled by the airline’s own sales team, while terminal and ramp handling at its Milan (Malpensa) Airport home base will be provided by ALHA and SEA respectively. Cargoitalia first scheduled flights to Hong Kong will commence on 9 September and in Hong … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Cargoitalia builds sales and handling network
EUROPE & CIS: Euro air cargo security lacking, study says
There are serious security problems in international air cargo transportation and the controls around it, according to a recent report by the International Transfer Center for Logistics and theTechnische Universit of Berlin. The research, which was commissioned by the World Cargo Center GmbH in Frankfurt, surveyed third-party distribution companies and freight handlers that provide supply chain services about their security controls and perception of security risk. The report claims a … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Euro air cargo security lacking, study says
EUROPE & CIS: Two per cent global fleet expansion in June
The global airline fleet expanded by about two per cent in June, thanks to new plane deliveries and a largerthan- expected number of aircraft being taken out of storage, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA estimates a net 68 aircraft were taken out of storage in June, the highest monthly net total in at least a year. There also were 124 new aircraft delivered in the month, the highest number since December 2008. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Two per cent global fleet expansion in June
