Star Alliance members Air China and ANA have announced a codesharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from October 25 this year. Beijing is the fourth city to be included in international service from the normally domestic-only Haneda Airport, joining Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about JAPAN: ANA, Air China code-share on Tokyo-Beijing
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JAPAN: JAL rationalises European freighter operations
Despite growing signs that the sharp decline in global air cargo volumes over the last year is beginning to level off, major international carriers are continuing to reduce their freighter operations. Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced cutbacks in its all-cargo service schedule between Japan and Europe. Asia’s largest carrier stated that effective 25 October three weekly freighter services currently operated between Tokyo (Narita) and London via Amsterdam would be discontinued. At … [Read more...] about JAPAN: JAL rationalises European freighter operations
JAPAN: Gov’t task force looking at JAL options A government task force
The Japanese government has set up a task force to review beleaguered Japan Airlines’ turnaround plans and has said it will not allow the carrier to slideinto bankruptcy. A government task force set up to help rescue Japan Airlines Corp said today it would review the carrier’s turnaround plans from scratch as investors dumped shares in Japan Airlines (JAL) on Thursday following reports that the lossmaking carrier would request another government bailout and could break … [Read more...] about JAPAN: Gov’t task force looking at JAL options A government task force
Bush Airport aims to be perishables hub
Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport has developed a new air cargo facility with the intention of establishing Houston as a major hub for temperatureand time-sensitive air cargo, challenging the established perishable hubs of Los Angeles and Miami. The 61,484-squarefoot facility, developed by Trammell Crow Company to be operated by Tradewinds Cargo Handling, is scheduled to beginoperation in early November. This new facility has the capability of changing the landscape and … [Read more...] about Bush Airport aims to be perishables hub
Abu Dhabi reports further cargo growth
Like neighbouring Dubai, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has reported ongoing growth in cargo and passenger movements with a 6.2 per cent increase in cargo volumes in August, year-onyear and a 12.4 percent rise in aircraft movements. The airport’s cargo volumes were given a boost from new services by Maximus, China Airlines and Etihad’s expanding network. “In this challenging time for the aviation industry, Abu Dhabi International Airport is still seeing … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi reports further cargo growth
Dubai International stays on growth track
Dubai International airport has continued to hang on to both cargo and passenger growth despite the continuing global downturn in air cargo and passenger movements with the airport holding on to its position among the world’s top five hubs for international cargo volumes. Dubai Airports Cargo handled a total of 163,427 tonnes of air freight in August 2009 as compared to 158,714 tonnes in August 2008, up 2.9per cent. The year to date cargo movement reached 1.199 million tonnes, up … [Read more...] about Dubai International stays on growth track