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Supply chains under bomber pressure

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

Global air cargo supply chains are under "critical" pressure in the wake of the recent attempt by Yemen-based terrorists to use air freighters to send bombs.

'Biofuels availability too low, costs not competitive'

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

The price of jet biofuels is too high to be competitive against traditional fossil jet fuels, according to Gary Woodward, general manager operations/technical and supply at Shell Aviation.

Ukraine Air stake for sale

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

The Ukrainian government plans to sell its entire 61.58 per cent stake in Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) this year.

Australia beefs up cargo security

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

Australia has implemented additional security screening of cargo from the Middle East following the detection of explosives on flights to the UK and US.

BA and Unite go back to the table

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

The hoped-for peace deal between UK carrier British Airways and its cabin crew now looks less likely.

Singapore grounds A380s

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

Singapore's Singapore Airlines has grounded three Airbus A380s after discovering problems with the planes' Rolls-Royce engines.

AaE staff set to strike

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

Australia air Express (AaE) freight workers are to go on strike next week for up to a day over pay and entitlements.

EU cartel fine prompts flow-on action

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

A European Union decision to fine 11 airlines including Qantas a total of US$1.1 billion for co-ordinating an air-cargo fuel and security surcharge cartel should speed up an Australian class action lawsuit on the same matter, a law firm says.

Homeland Security to review cargo practices

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

The USA's Senate Homeland Security committee is to host an airline cargo safety review next week in response to the failed Yemen-based terror plot that involved hiding explosives in airborne packages.

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'Biofuels availability too low, costs not competitive'

: Latest News; Thursday, 11 November 2010

The price of jet biofuels is too high to be competitive against traditional fossil jet fuels, according to Gary Woodward, general manager operations/technical and supply at Shell Aviation.