IATA director-general Giovanni Bisignani has called on governments to deliver a "global and sectoral" approach to reducing aviation emissions in the so-called Kyoto 2 package scheduled for discussion this December. “Air transport is a global industry with a good track record and ambitious targets for environmental performance. But to achieve them, we need governments to take a global approach,†Bisignani said. Bisignani called on governments to define a sectoral approach in Kyoto 2 … [Read more...] about IATA reiterates carbon neutral growth goal
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Airlines concerned over oil price rise
The 25 per cent rise in oil prices over the past month has sent shivers through the airline industry as it struggles to cope with the ongoing depressed cargo and passenger traffic. The CEOs of both AMR, parent of American Airlines and Southwest Airlines said market fundamentals – including a glut of crude oil on the world market – don't support prices as high as US$62 a barrel, a six-month high. But both American's Gerard Arpey and Southwest's Gary Kelly separately … [Read more...] about Airlines concerned over oil price rise
WFS wins LTU Int’l cargo contract for Miami
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced it has been awarded a three-year contract to provide cargo handling services for LTU International in Miami. The German airline operates five flights a week during the summer and four services a week in its winter schedule between Dusseldorf and Miami. Its Airbus A330 aircraft carry over 4,500 tonnes a year on the route, including a high volume of perishables. … [Read more...] about WFS wins LTU Int’l cargo contract for Miami
HNA and Global Putra join forces in Indonesia
China's HNA Group, parent of Hainan Airlines and Indonesia's PT Global Putra International will jointly invest in aviation, airport management, and hotel projects in Indonesia, Dow Jones reported. As a first step, HNA Group's Hainan Airlines will serve the Beijing-Jakarta and Shanghai-Jakarta routes, as well as the Beijing-Bali, Shanghai-Bali, Beijing-Yogyakarta and Shanghai-Yogyakarta routes. … [Read more...] about HNA and Global Putra join forces in Indonesia
Cabot Aviation delivers seven Boeing 737-200
UK-based aircraft trader, Cabot Aviation has announced that the second of seven Boeing 737-200 aircraft bought by Sharjah-based KAL Aviation from Aerotrans Leasing Limited has been delivered to Karachi-based Shaheen Air International. … [Read more...] about Cabot Aviation delivers seven Boeing 737-200
Korean Air suspends Tel Aviv services
Korean Air Cargo has announced a temporary suspension of its Incheon – Tel Aviv cargo flights until 23 October, citing the current downturn in the market which made the route commercially unviable at the present time. The carrier had been operating five weekly flights between Seoul and Tel Aviv using a combination of three combi flights and two dedicated cargo flights. … [Read more...] about Korean Air suspends Tel Aviv services