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Emirates tips recovery

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

Emirates’ cargo divisional vice president Ram Menen has told Reuters agency the Dubai-based airline expects the air cargo industry to reach its trough by the end of May. "We are going to see some more pain in the next 3-4 months. But by the end of this month, we will have seen the worst," he said.

Shanghai to downsize?

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

China’s Shanghai Airlines is tipped to reduce its cargo capacity in the wake of losses and also is expected to establish a second domestic base at Fushan in Guangdong Province for subsidiary China United Airlines, reports say.

50 European carriers change web sites

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

More than 50 European airlines including budget carriers Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air have changed their web sites to meet European Commission demands that they show full prices and make booking tickets online less confusing for users.

Customs opts for revised freight inspections

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP) says it will revise its freight inspection methods at Container Examination Facilities (CEFs) from 01 July.

OAG signs IBS deal

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

OAG Cargo Solutions has signed an agreement with IBS Software Services to develop a new-generation Air Freight Rates application, AFRA-2.

SITA reports 3.5pc revenues boost

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

Air transport communications and IT solutions firm SITA has reported consolidated revenues of US$1.47 billion for 2008, up 3.5 per cent on the previous year's US$1.42 billion.

Aer Lingus says reductions ‘normal’

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

Irish carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed it will reduce services from Belfast International Airport this northern autumn but says the suspended flights were never intended to operate during the off season.

US carriers make US$1bn in bag fees

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

US carriers’ baggage fee collection totals in 2008 hit US$1.1 billion, the US Transportation Department says.

Pacific Blue to Phuket?

: Latest News; Friday, 15 May 2009

Pacific Blue has applied to the International Air Services Commission for capacity to operate seven weekly B737-800 flights between Australia and Phuket, Thailand. The IASC now has invited other applications for the available capacity, with a closing date of 20 May 2009.