KF Cargo, previously known as Kelowna Flightcraft, has reactivated its two DC-10-30 freighters following the start of a new air charter contract on 15 April to move freight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South America in time for the peak flower traffic for Mother’s Day. The new charter contract sees KF Cargo flying three-times a week to Bogotá, Colombia with a similar frequency to Caracas’ Simón Bolivar Airport in Venezula, and onwards to Lima International Airport in … [Read more...] about Canadian carriers find maindeck fascination with South America
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ATC union delivers "kick in the teeth" to Brussels Airport
Belgian air traffic controllers significantly disrupted flights at Brussels airport yesterday when they implemented a wildcat strike action at the height of the evening ‘rush hour’ Tuesday night. The action followed their union’s rejection of a compromise aimed at solving a conflict over a pension reform. The strike action comes at a time when traffic was already reduced at the airport in the wake of the March 22 attacks. The Belgocontrol management said members of the guild of air traffic … [Read more...] about ATC union delivers "kick in the teeth" to Brussels Airport
ATC union delivers “kick in the teeth” to Brussels Airport
Belgian air traffic controllers significantly disrupted flights at Brussels airport yesterday when they implemented a wildcat strike action at the height of the evening ‘rush hour’ Tuesday night. The action followed their union’s rejection of a compromise aimed at solving a conflict over a pension reform. The strike action comes at a time when traffic was already reduced at the airport in the wake of the March 22 attacks. The Belgocontrol management said members of the guild of air traffic … [Read more...] about ATC union delivers “kick in the teeth” to Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport gets back on its feet, slowly
Brussels Airport is gradually regaining its footing with flights gradually increasing, nearly two weeks after suicide bombers blew themselves up in its departure hall, killing 16 people and injuring dozens. The airport was immediately closed to all passenger and cargo traffic after the attacks of 22 March. All-cargo flights resumed after a number of days but passenger services remained closed while investigations, safety and security assessments were made. The airport officially reopened with … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport gets back on its feet, slowly
Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Cargo flights and private flights handled by General Aviation have resumed at Brussels Airport as of today, but passenger flights are suspended until at least Friday, the airport said in a statement. Brucargo landside has been cleared since yesterday and cargo flights were given a green light today following the clearance of Brucargo airside. Cargo security screening has reportedly been stepped up following the attacks with ‘known shipper’ cargo now also subjected to security screening and … [Read more...] about Cargo ops resume at Brussels Airport
Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
Brussels Airport remains locked down today after dual terrorist attacks struck BRU and the Maelbeek Metro station in the Belgium capital yesterday killing at least 30 and wounding more than 200. ISIS has since claimed responsibility for the three blasts. All flights - both passenger and cargo - have been cancelled until further notice the airport said in a statement. The airport will remain closed for at least today as police forensic personnel collect evidence and damage to the terminal is … [Read more...] about Terrorist bombs strike Brussels Airport, Metro
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