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EU plans more taxes

: Latest News; Tuesday, 09 March 2010

The European Union is planning its first direct tax with a 'green' levy on petrol, coal and natural gas.

Datian takes over at Okay

: Latest News; Tuesday, 09 March 2010

The majority shareholder of China's first privately-owned airline, Okay Airways, now is a private logistics company holding 71.4 per cent of the company's shares.

Amerijet leases two freighters

: Latest News; Tuesday, 09 March 2010

US-based airfreight provider Amerijet International says it is leasing two Boeing 767 freighters from Air Transport Services Group subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management.

Management changes at Swiss WorldCargo

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

At Switzerland carrier Swiss WorldCargo, Omar Bragatto, previously head of Flight Optimisation, has been appointed head of Contribution Management, reporting to Ashwin Bhat, managing director Transportation Management.

Police arrest unlicensed pilot

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

An airline pilot has been arrested in Europe after flying for 13 years with a fake licence.

China's cargo, passenger numbers rise

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

Official Chinese figures say China's cargo and mail throughput was 450,726 tons in February, up 68.2 per cent year on year.

Air Deccan cuts rates

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

India's Air Deccan says it has adapted the low-fare budget airline passenger price model for air cargo, and now is distributing freight 10-15 per cent cheaper than its rivals.

JAL to exit freight?

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

Japan's Japan Airlines (JAL) and shipping firm Nippon Yusen have confirmed an end to talks on integrating their cargo operations.

Fraport net income down 20pc

: Latest News; Friday, 05 March 2010

German airport operator Fraport says its 2009 net income fell 20 per cent to EUR157 million.