British Airways has asked a UK court to add Air France-KLM Group, Cathay Pacific Airways and 30 other carriers as defendants in a court case over a price- fixing cartel for air cargo services. British Airways made the request in the High Court in London to defend itself against a class action suit being pursued by two flower importers who are suing the airline. British Airways in 2007 pleaded guilty in the US to plotting to set extra charges on passenger and cargo flights and was fined US$300 … [Read more...] about British Airways seeks to spread blame in UK cartel case
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ACI Asia-Pac launches 2011 young exec award
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific has announced the launch of the annual ACI Asia-Pacific Young Executive of the Year Award for the year 2011, with applications now being accepted. The ACI Asia-Pacific Young Executive of the Year Award was first introduced in 2009 and is the first and only award in the Asia-Pacific region which honors the young airport executives who show strong passion for the aviation industry and propose innovative ideas to address the most pressing issues … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pac launches 2011 young exec award
Boeing revises global demand outlook upward
Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Jim Albaugh said the company is working hard to stay ahead of the competition as the market begins to rebound. Albaugh said that despite some continued uncertainties, Boeing's overall view of the market is becoming more positive as the world regains its economic footing. "The market is clearly coming back and I feel very confident about how we are positioned to regain — and retain … [Read more...] about Boeing revises global demand outlook upward
Boeing should replace 777 not 737: Analyst
Boeing’s top priority should be replacing its 777 widebody jet, not the 737 narrowbody, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Nadol who warned that Airbus’s new A350XWB widebody family, which is scheduled to enter service in 2015, already is eating into 777 sales. Nadol notes that 777 backlog peaked more than two years ago and now totals just 3.2 years' worth of production, compared with nearly five years' worth of production in the 737 backlog. “Boeing still needs … [Read more...] about Boeing should replace 777 not 737: Analyst
Changi Airport sees ongoing growth
Cargo movements at Singapore Changi Airport in May totalled 153,098 tonnes, an increase of 14.7 per cent on the same month last year. For the Jan-May period, airfreight movements were up 17.3 per cent to 728,794 tonnes. Aircraft movements rose 12.4 per cent, taking the number for May to 22,151 and the total for the five months to 106,177, up 9.6 per cent. The airport saw 3.39 million passenger movements during the month, a 21.6 per cent increase year-on-year. Separately, the Changi Airport Group … [Read more...] about Changi Airport sees ongoing growth
Asiana to start Atlanta freighter service
Asiana Airlines Will Provide the Airport's 14th All-Cargo Asiana Airlines will join Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's growing list of all-cargo carriers starting 13 September, the airport announced recently. Asiana will operate a B747-400 freighter with four weekly flights to Seoul, South Korea. "We welcome Asiana Airlines to Atlanta, knowing their presence will further expand local companies' global access to markets and customers," said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. "The addition … [Read more...] about Asiana to start Atlanta freighter service
