Preliminary October 2024 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed robust travel demand across the region, fuelled by healthy leisure and corporate travel appetites. International air cargo markets also saw potent growth, supported by businesses restocking inventories in preparation for the year-end holiday season and major online sales events. Asia Pacific airlines’ international passenger numbers increased by 19.0% year-on-year in October, … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo demand in October 2024
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dnata is first ground services provider in Europe to earn IATA’s environmental management certification
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) environmental management certification. The recognition highlights the company’s dedication to implementing robust sustainability initiatives. IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, cargo handling … [Read more...] about dnata is first ground services provider in Europe to earn IATA’s environmental management certification
airBaltic Cargo partners with cargo.one to accelerate and enhance its digital sales
airBaltic Cargo, the cargo division of the Latvian national airline, has joined forces with cargo.one to soon offer its services upon the air freight industry’s go-to procurement platform. airBaltic Cargo is partnering with cargo.one as part of plans to expand its market presence globally and boost revenues. cargo.one will offer airBaltic Cargo customers the most convenient and user-friendly booking method, and will enable the airline to market its services to a footprint of freight forwarders … [Read more...] about airBaltic Cargo partners with cargo.one to accelerate and enhance its digital sales
China Airlines fleet expansion and strategic flexibility produces solid growth in passenger and cargo
China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, held an institutional investor conference on 11/21 during which Chairman Hsieh Su-Chein and President Kao Shing-Hwang presented the airline’s operational overview and future outlook. The fleet revitalization strategy will see the arrival of the all-new 787 fleet next year, and the airline will continue to introduce the A321neo passenger aircraft and 777F freighter, with a total of eight new aircraft expected. The international passenger market continues to … [Read more...] about China Airlines fleet expansion and strategic flexibility produces solid growth in passenger and cargo
Scan Global Logistics delivers according to expectations and market with continued expansion and growth in volumes
The Danish-rooted logistics company Scan Global Logistics has just published its financial statements for the first 9 months of 2024, which show solid organic growth across air and ocean freight. The growth, together with recent acquisitions, has resulted in increased gross profit and revenue. Global CEO Allan Melgaard from Scan Global Logistics is pleased with the result. ‘Our constant focus on organic growth drivers and strategic integration of new businesses has borne fruit this quarter. … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics delivers according to expectations and market with continued expansion and growth in volumes
Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk launch cooperation to support decarbonisation of airfreight
Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonisation of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in the remainder of 2024, which is an important contribution in the year-end business with traditionally high cargo volumes. The expected reduction of CO2 emissions corresponds to at least 1,200 metric tonnes. “Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo and Maersk launch cooperation to support decarbonisation of airfreight
