Freight volumes and passenger traffic at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) reached record levels in 2014, according to the fourth quarter and year-end traffic report released today by operator Dubai Airports. Freight volumes at DWC surged 262.5 per cent to 758,371 tonnes in 2014 compared to 209,209 tonnes in 2013, due to the completion of the shift of all freighter operators from DXB to DWC by May 2014. The airport registered … [Read more...] about Record freight results from Dubai World Central
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JAL's profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 3.1 per cent YoY drop in group net profit for the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, to 119.684 billion yen (US$1.01 billion), despite a nearly double-digit rise in international cargo revenue. Despite the fall in profit, JAL raised its full-year earnings forecast to a net profit of 139 billion yen - against a previous projection of 135 billion yen - owing to falling fuel costs and stronger revenue in its cargo business. … [Read more...] about JAL's profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
Japan Airlines (JAL) reported a 3.1 per cent YoY drop in group net profit for the first three quarters of fiscal 2014, to 119.684 billion yen (US$1.01 billion), despite a nearly double-digit rise in international cargo revenue. Despite the fall in profit, JAL raised its full-year earnings forecast to a net profit of 139 billion yen - against a previous projection of 135 billion yen - owing to falling fuel costs and stronger revenue in its cargo business. … [Read more...] about JAL’s profit drops despite strong cargo revenue
United faces US$1.3M cargo safety fine
United Airlines faces US$1.3 million fine over cargo. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that inspectors found at least 120 violations during 2013 inspections in Boston, San Francisco, Denver and Chicago. Safety regulators also said that United twice improperly accepted hazardous material for air shipments. United has 30 days from receipt of the FAA's enforcement letter to respond to the agency. … [Read more...] about United faces US$1.3M cargo safety fine
IATA reports 4.2% rise in Nov air freight
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported November 2014 data for global air freight markets showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.2 per cent compared to November 2013. Capacity grew by 3.3 per cent over the previous November. Compared to October 2014, air freight demand expanded by a healthy 0.8 per cent. The most significant growth was recorded by carriers in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, at 5.9 per cent and 12.9 per cent, … [Read more...] about IATA reports 4.2% rise in Nov air freight
Cologne airport cargo up 2% in 2014
Cologne Bonn Airport saw record air cargo growth in 2014, handling 753,000 tonnes, a 2 per cent increase on 2013. The German airport handled 9.5 million passengers in 2014 – a “significant rise” over prior year. “2014 has exceeded our expectations. We have developed better than the German passenger market, partially with growth rates above 5 per cent,” said Michael Garvens, chairman of the management board of Flughafen Köln/Bonn. “Without the numerous … [Read more...] about Cologne airport cargo up 2% in 2014
