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Carriers call for global rules

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

Faced with evidence that communities including the European Union are planning to impose individual rules governing aviation emissions, Air France/KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic and airport operator BAA have called for a global approach.

Maximus figures way up

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

Middle East heavy lift specialist Maximus Air Cargo has reported a four-fold increase in freight-ton kilometres (FTKs) to 278 million in the nine months to September 30, 2008.

Bmi to add Israel service

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

UK carrier Bmi will add a second daily service from London Heathrow, UK to Tel Aviv, Israel from March 30.

Cathay to add US freighters

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is to launch freighter services from its base to two new destinations, Miami and Houston in the United States.

Capital to sell Air China stake

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

Capital Airports Holdings, a wholly-owned arm of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), says it plans to sell its 24 per cent stake in Air China Cargo Ltd for RMB718 million.

EC probes Austrian deal

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into German carrier Lufthansa's planned takeover of ailing Austrian Airlines, saying it has doubts about the price. Lufthansa responded that it expects the deal to be approved as is.

Schenker inks preferred container deal

: Latest News; Friday, 13 February 2009

Schenker AG is expanding its temperature-ontrolled service offers following the signing of a global master lease agreement with Envirotainer AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of specialised air cargo containers.