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DHL to double SIN-HKG capacity

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

Logistics major DHL has confirmed an added Boeing 747-400F to service its Singapore – Hong Kong route through Air Hong Kong, a joint venture between Cathay Pacific and DHL. The 110 ton Boeing freighter replaces the current 45 ton A300-600F, and will operate between both cities six days a week, more than doubling capacity on the route.

Macau cargo down 66.8 per cent

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

Macau International Airport (MIA) reports it handled 29,584 tons of cargo in Q1 2009, down 66.8 per cent on the same period of 2008.

Customs foils smuggler

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

Australian Customs has helped foil a possible people smuggling plot after officers intercepted an air cargo package that contained details of more than 400 stolen passports.

Business leaders attack Heathrow plan

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

A group of influential British business leaders has called on the UK government to reconsider its plan to permit Heathrow to expand with a third runway.

Obama flags accounting changes

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

The USA’s president Obama has angered US-based international companies – and other countries' airlines - by saying he will crack down on US firms' overseas accounting practices to ensure the country’s corporate tax income is not diluted.

Atlas reverses loss

: Latest News; Thursday, 07 May 2009

Freight major Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has turned in a first-quarter profit of US$23.4 million after losing money during the same period in 2008.

Gate Gourmet’s SAS deal goes live

: Latest News; Wednesday, 06 May 2009

Global catering firm Gate Gourmet has become the sole provider of catering and provisioning services for Scandinavian Airlines System at its three main Scandinavian hubs.

Hainan cuts Embraer order

: Latest News; Wednesday, 06 May 2009

China’s Hainan Airlines has cut a 50-plane order for Embraer ERJ 145 jets to 25 aircraft. Hainan originally signed a contract for 50 145s and 50 Embraer 190 jets. Delivery on the order also has been pushed back.

UPS appoints ATSC

: Latest News; Wednesday, 06 May 2009

USA-based package delivery firm United Parcel Service (UPS) has assigned its Philippines market to Aboitiz Transport System Corp (ATSC) and will allow ATSC to use its worldwide network for express delivery of cargoes that are being shipped by air.