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Aust’s June freight figures rise

: Latest News; Tuesday, 04 September 2012

The latest passenger data compiled by the Australian Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) shows international scheduled freight traffic in June 2012 increased by 7.4 per cent over June 2011 to 70,984 tonnes.

Kerry adds insurance

: Latest News; Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Kerry Logistics has expanded into the insurance sector through the acquisition of Taishan Insurance Brokers (TIB), a risk management and insurance consultancy firm offering insurance brokerage and consultancy services for the commercial and industrial sectors in Asia.

Etihad raises Virgin stake

: Latest News; Tuesday, 04 September 2012

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has raised its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to 10 per cent by buying 221 million shares on the open market. Etihad Airways received Australian Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval to increase its holding from five per cent to 10 per cent some six weeks ago.

IMSC joins TIACA

: Latest News; Monday, 03 September 2012

Implant Sciences Corporation, a high tech supplier of systems and sensors for security and defence markets, has become a member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), the organisation that advances the interests of air cargo and promotes the industry's role as a vital enabler of world trade.

MNG takes delivery of first A330-200F

: Latest News; Monday, 03 September 2012

Turkeys dedicated freight operator MNG Airlines has taken delivery of the first of four A330-200Fs it has on order. The new plane will join a fleet of seven A300 cargo aircraft.

Aerolineas joins SkyTeam

: Latest News; Monday, 03 September 2012

Aerolíneas Argentinas has become the first South American member of the SkyTeam airline alliance.

Record result for Rex

: Latest News; Monday, 03 September 2012

Australia's Regional Express (Rex) has reported a record full 2011-12 year pre-tax profit of A$35.1 million.

China agrees Airbus purchase

: Latest News; Monday, 03 September 2012

Despite threats to 'punish' European plane maker Airbus for the impact of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS tax), China has inked a deal to buy 50 Airbus planes worth US$3.5 billion list. An agreement for Airbus plane assembly in China also has been signed.