New International Air Transport Association (IATA) statistics have shown that Korean Air maintained and improved top traffic records in 2009 despite the global economic slowdown that depressed the air cargo market. According to World Air Transport Statistics compiled by IATA, Korean Air topped the global rankings for commercial airline cargo operations for the sixth consecutive year securing first place. During 2009, Korean Air recorded 8.225 billion FTK (Freight Tonne-Kilometres), topping the … [Read more...] about Korean Air Cargo remains No.1 cargo carrier
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Korean adds additional B747F to Toronto
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has announced that Korean Air Cargo, the largest cargo carrier in the world, will be increasing its freighter service at Toronto Pearson. Beginning in early September, the airline will be adding a third weekly B747â€Â400F flight. “We are very happy to see this increase in service from Korean Air Cargo,†said Lloyd McCoomb, president and CEO of the GTAA. “This increased cargo offering is very good for the whole community we … [Read more...] about Korean adds additional B747F to Toronto
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