The UK is proposing that aircraft rather than passengers will incur an environmental levy to encourage the aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions. The country’s air passenger duty will be replaced from November 2009 with a scheme that charges flights instead of individuals. “I propose that aviation makes a greater contribution in respect of its environmental impact and for this to be as environmentally effective as possible. From 2009, I intend to levy the duty not on … [Read more...] about EUROPE/CIS: UK enviro tax hits freighters for 1st time
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EUROPE/CIS: JS Global inks alliance for Russia
JS Global has announced an alliance with Moscow-based Delivery World, to launch air cargo services linking the Russian Federation with worldwide markets. Under the alliance, Delivery World will sell, market and manage air cargo services in the Russian Federation exclusively for IJS Global. In turn, IJS Global will represent Delivery World’s air cargo interests across IJS’s worldwide network, which now spans every major trading continent. Though the venture’s initial … [Read more...] about EUROPE/CIS: JS Global inks alliance for Russia
EUROPE/CIS: Air France-KLM cargo Traffic up
Air France-KLM said cargo Traffic for the month of September rose 4.4 per cent with a 3.0 per cent rise in capacity. The load factor rose 0.9 point to 67.4 per cent with the gain in cargo Traffic driven by Asian, African and Middle East routes. A 5.3 per cent year-on-year rise in passenger Traffic in September fell short of a 5.9 per cent rise in capacity, resulting in the load factor easing 0.5 point to 82 per cent. The group’s European network saw Traffic up 2.5 per cent as … [Read more...] about EUROPE/CIS: Air France-KLM cargo Traffic up
EUROPE/CIS: Cargoitalia expands fleet with 747s
Cargoitalia has signed a wet-lease agreement with US-based Tradewinds Airlines for two Boeing 747-200Fs. The aircraft will be used to fly North Atlantic services from Italy with destinations including Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Houston and Mexico from 7 October following the delivery of the first aircraft. The second aircraft is due to commence operations following delivery on 14 October. The two new aircraft will boost Cargoitalia’s fleet to four dedicated freighters. The current … [Read more...] about EUROPE/CIS: Cargoitalia expands fleet with 747s
MIDDLE EAST: Ben Gurion cargo volumes up
Total cargo handled at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in September was up 1.2 per cent to 24,633 tonnes, compared to a year earlier. The Israel Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) reported last week that Ben Gurion Airport handled 980,580 passengers during September 2007 on 7,615 international and domestic flights, nearly 29 per cent higher than September 2006. Cargo carried by passenger operations declined by 2.2 percent to 9,434 tonnes in September, compared to a year earlier. Cargo … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Ben Gurion cargo volumes up
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad mulling more planes
Etihad Airways will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) next year for an aircraft order “of a good size,” CEO James Hogan said recently according to an ATWOnline report. Th e order will be for both short and long-haul types and will be for “at least 20-25 aircraft,” he said without revealing further details. “Th e order will cover in part the recycle needs of our current fleet and in part incremental requirements,” he added. Hogan added that it is … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad mulling more planes
