Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will be at the heart of AirBridgeCargo Airlines’ (ABC) development strategy as it plans to build on a record year in 2008, according to the Russian cargo carrier. ABC currently operates sevenBoeing 747 all-cargo flights a week from Amsterdam to Moscow and onto China (Beijing and Shanghai) and Hong Kong. Robert Song, Global Commercial Director for ABC, said: “Amsterdam is one of our main gateways in Europe and we are experiencing strong growth there. We are … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo plans growth around Schiphol
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HACTL sees nearly 20% volume drop in Nov
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (HACTL) said cargo throughput in November dropped 19 per cent year-onyear to 184,158 tonnes. Export volume was 107,592 tonnes for November and 1,189,319 tonnes for the first 11 months, down 20.7 per cent and 3.2 per cent year-on-year, respectively. Import volume for November was 42,546 tonnes while the volume for the fi rst 11 months was 544,402 tonnes, down 23.1 per cent and 4.1 per cent, respectively. Transhipment volume was down 6.5 per cent … [Read more...] about HACTL sees nearly 20% volume drop in Nov
Oz government rejects Canberra Airport’s plan
Australia’s Canberra Airport has had its 2008 draft master plan rejected by the Federal Government. Transport Minister Anthony Albanese recently said: “Canberra Airport’s 2008 draft master plan does not provide the necessary detail to meet the statutory purposes of a master plan and enable well informed public consideration of the proposed 20 year plan for the airport.” “Canberra Airport has been on notice since February 2005 when the previous government … [Read more...] about Oz government rejects Canberra Airport’s plan
Tianjin AirCargo Terminal goes 24/7
From 1 December 2008 the Tianjin AirCargo Terminal has extended its opening hours for cargo acceptance and delivery to 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week. “It is our aim to offer the highest quality service possible and thereby fulfill the requirements of our customers. This is a further important step to establish TAT as the prime air cargo terminal operator in North China” said Robert Nieuwenhuis, senior manager TAT Sales & Marketing. In related news, TAT is undergoing final … [Read more...] about Tianjin AirCargo Terminal goes 24/7
Bungy Jumping IATA Style
With all due respect to our colleagues over at IATA, we think we’ve found an alternative use for their very informative, but highly depressing analytical data. We figure a spot of bungy jumping is just what the doctor ordered to help take our minds off the depressing economic situation. Just cross yourfingers that the chords are tied tight and here’s hoping for a soft landing. … [Read more...] about Bungy Jumping IATA Style
Last Minute Gift Idea
Just incase you forgot to get that festive season gift for you colleague or distant relative, here’s a last minute gift suggestion you can order online. Entitled, Air Travel Survival: How to survive a plane crash and other flight dangers, the ebook guarantees to be a real page turner! Being the plane geeks that we are here at Bellyache, we also can’t help but observe that the cover image for the book is a Lockheed L-1011, better known as a Tristar. Perhaps the book was written in … [Read more...] about Last Minute Gift Idea
