The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organisation for the leading US airlines, reported that a continued decline in cargo traffic with US carriers seeing cargo revenue tonne kilometers declining 12 per cent yearon- year (11 per cent domestically and 12 per cent internationally) in August 2009, the 13th consecutive month of declining volumes. September 2009 cargo data is not yet available. … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: US RTKs down 12% in August

United Airlines said Wednesday it will press ahead with a controversial plan to outsource some international flying to Aer Lingus despite further cutbacks at the Irish carrier, according to Dow Jones. The airlines announced an “innovative” plan last January that would see Aer Lingus operate flights from Madrid to the US beginning in March on behalf of United, but using Aer Lingus planes. Aer Lingus said recently that it will cut a sixth of its workforce and is reviewing its … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: UA to continue with Aer Lingus outsourcing

Canada’s Cargojet has entered into a strategic aircraft lease agreement with LOT Polish Airlines effective 7 November. Under the deal, Cargojet will operate a weekly trans-Atlantic flight between Hamilton International Airport and Poland making it the only direct freighter service between North America and Poland. “We are very excited to be the first North American all cargo operator to introduce this new freighter service,” said Ajay K. Virmani, president and CEO of … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Cargojet, LOT offer direct NA service to Poland

UAL Corporation, the holding company of United Airlines, reported a net loss of $63 million for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009. Cargo revenue for the quarter decreased 43 per cent year-over-year as a result of lower volumes and continued pressure on yields due to the weak economy, the group said. “United’s significant presence in the Pacific export markets, which have been particularly impacted by the weakness in the global economy, continues to disproportionately affect … [Read more...] about AMERICAS:United posts $63 million loss for Q3

The Boeing Co’s troubled 787 and 747-8 programmes, along with the global economic recession dragged down its third-quarter earnings, causing the company to report a US$1.6 billion loss Wednesday. “We look forward to getting the 787 and 747-8 in the air soon and moving forward with flight test and certification for these two important programmes,” said Jim McNerney, Boeing’s chief executive. Last month, Boeing disclosed a $1 billion charge on its delayed … [Read more...] about AMERICAS: Boeing reports $1.6 billion loss in Q3

Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle has confirmed an order for an additional six Next-Generation 737-800s bringing its total order of 737s to 48. It also has an order for 22 aircraft from leasing companies. The Oslo-based carrier has been opening up new markets in Europe and beyond since it was founded 1 September. Norwegian has reported continuous growth in its passenger figures and improved margins throughout the 2008/2009 recession. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Norwegian Air Shuttle ups B737 order